Ah geez. Well, if you put it that way, I have to give it to you: this is a very well taken shot! I like the exposure and the subject matter. You know what would have been very cool? If there was one person strolling along this road when you took the pic... If you know a female who has a Kimono, having her walk either towards the camera or away from it (keeping the shot otherwise identical to the above) would add an interesting element IMHO.
This photography really really makes me want to leave the US and travel all over the world. After I make another nice chunk of change, I'm leaving LA!!!