W.I.P. School

[LucidV]

This is my first image post. It is a work in progress. Just want to get my feet wet, as they say...
crits and comments welcome as I am trying and achieve a finished look.
My biggest concern is the darkness in the arched main entrance. is there any way to lighten that up a little without actually adding lights?
http://static.flickr.com/101/291714178_585609d39f_o.jpg

[MHenry]

Good start. Your image is lacking contrast though. If you post your settings you probably will get some really good feed back here.

[LucidV]

Thanks,
Here are my settings. I agree. I do need some pop. I'll see what I can do.
[img]

[img][/img]