Shot this about 10 years ago. Canon EOS 1n 50mm F1.0 - Velvia pushed to 200 asa. I guess about 1/30th at F2.8

Really dingy interior section of the complex. No real light on the Monk.

I was anxious to retain the window detail but in the absence of a flash for fill-in I compromised with the exposure hoping to later burn in the window.

10 years later Lightroom made it possible!

A difficult shot, but you managed to keep the light on the monk's face

and the detail on the Buddha image.

I find the grill on the window behind the monk's head rather distracting,

but then you had little choice.

Overall I would say good, but not outstanding.

I find the grill on the window behind the monk's head rather distracting,

So do I. Otherwise nice shot (and good job printing).

I'm surprised you had EF50mm F1.0L. Do you still have it?

In my eyes I needed the window to provide depth and an illuminated background to separate the Monk from the dingy interior. The original shot is almost a silhouette. - but your points taken

F1.0 lens was rubbish; supplied as a promotion but handed back quickly. Current 50mm F1.4 miles better.