black and white version

[polarbeardiggers]

i think the black and white is much more meaning full than the colorized version.

[rovowen]

Seems I always prefer older building in B & W. Sometimes I will add sepia tone to it.
Photo does it for me.

[Greg McCary]

I think that the composition is good but I feel that the building just isn't old and rustic enough. Removing the welcome mat would help some. I like the B&W conversion though.
Greg

[gahspidy]

I like the subject and the look of the image but would want to crop out the sliver of sky at the top even at the expense of cutting off more door. the image looks a little soft to me though.

[polarbeardiggers]

this is a heritage house placed in the park built in the 1800's the natural colors are more black and yellowish, with a few twentish add ons,thats why i picked this part of the house,curious on what way you say soft? could you explain so i can compensate next time ,thanks for all your views.

[Frog]

Just seems like it needs something to draw the eye as the areas of the composition are so alike that nothing holds my eye. A broom in the corner, a vase in the window, something like that.
Love your avatar, btw.

[polarbeardiggers]

thanks for you comments frog,i understand now,your right the whole picture itself is too plain without a eye catching subject,except for the mat,but even that isn't strong enough,i'm thinking lets say a pair of muddy boots sitting outside the door would of told a completely different story and would be perfect for composition aspect? i'll definetly take that into consideration next time,any other hints would be welcomed, perhaps what item placed in this photo would make it perfect?,.

[gahspidy]

this is a heritage house placed in the park built in the 1800's the natural colors are more black and yellowish, with a few twentish add ons,thats why i picked this part of the house,curious on what way you say soft? could you explain so i can compensate next time ,thanks for all your views.

By soft, I mean not sharp. I tried applying a smart sharpen filter in PS and it helped the "screen" appearance of sharpness. It does look like your focal point was the mat and so the elements of the photo nearer to you appear a bit "soft" I think it would look fine in print as far as that aspect is concerned.
frogs point about there being something more to lock onto as a subject is good advice and your suggestion of a pair of old boots is a perfect example. i personally like the subject enough to have it work for me as it is, but I only find the composition to be a bit awkward.
the b&w works fine here, but bringing back a touch of the muted colors may work well, as I'm sure the colors had something to do with attracting you to take this shot in the first place.