I really like the subject matter and the way in which you have produced a coherent composition, a rich range of tones and great mood in ths image. In short, it works very well for me. Thanks for posting it.
Being large format I tend to like this print but using a super wide angle without fisheye effect would have made this a great print. one anyone would hang on the wall. I would have used a 75mm for 4x5 or my 90mm on my 5x7 or even my 121mm on my 8x10. these would give you a great perspective without the distortion from the fish eye.
mike
I like the fisheye effect on this image. It makes me see the scene not as a rectilinear human, but as a goggle-eyed amphibian slough dweller. This is sort of the frog's-eye-view. I also like the light falloff around the edges, or did you do that in the darkroom?
I have this lens too, but the only body it works on (Pentacon Six) is broken. Alas.