Photo Analysis: Sunset Over Berlin

What works well:

Composition-wise, this photo is definitely interesting. In my opinion there are three main subjects → the man crossing the street, the sun, and the TV tower and they are all sitting in this sort of triangular balance. Your eye kind of bounces between them, which gives the image a nice flow and a touch of energy.
The leading lines of the street are subtle but powerful. They stretch into the distance and pull you right toward the sun (and the distant buildings of course (their shape/look will tell you where this was taken → Berlin)), adding a nice 3D sense of depth.
The layering here is also adds to the depth/3D look. You have got the man and the parked cars in the foreground, the midground street, and the faint outlines of the buildings, tower, and sun in the background.
The whole frame is full of detail but somehow doesn’t feel too busy. It is probably because the darker tones naturally quiet down certain areas, so the eye only focuses on what matters most, however if the viewer wishes to explore more they definitely can (for example the very faint ‘‘Technische Universität” (technical university) sign on the big building etc.)

What could be better:

The man crossing the street is great compositionally, but he is just a bit too underlit. Bringing him out slightly in editing could have helped anchor the foreground more clearly (and help paint a better story, more on that later).
The clock/sign on the left (where the parked cars are), is a bit of a distraction. It is bright and sits close to one of the main visual paths, pulling the eye away from the more meaningful parts of the image.
The framing overall is strong, though a tiny bit more sky above might have opened the image up more and given the composition a touch more breathing room (but that is only a suggestion).

What works well:

The light is definitely the star of the show, the huge glowing sun sitting on the horizon is what makes the shot special. It casts this warm, golden glow that fills the city with a cinematic mood.
The atmosphere is pretty great, there is that soft haze hanging over the scene (noticeable more towards the back), which helps separate the layers and gives the photo depth.
The orange and pink tones in the sky blend nicely into the cooler blues of the city. It is colourful and warm without feeling overdone, the edit is restrained enough that it still feels like something you could have actually seen with your own eyes, which I really like.

What could be better:

The shadows in the foreground are really dark, especially that bottom section around the man crossing the street. A bit of lifted shadow or local dodge could have helped define him and the surrounding area more clearly without ruining the mood.
Again, the clock sign on the left side feels a bit too bright and draws attention unnecessarily. It doesn’t ruin the balance, but your eye keeps catching it before moving back to the sun or tower.