I don't know why but I am drawn to this photo. The expression on his face and the look in his eyes shown an extreme seriousness (is that a word) about the situation. I like the little bit of light coming from the left side, contrasting his darkened face.
I'm not sure if it's my monitor but the skin under his eyes and the uniform on his right shoulder have a little bit of a plastic look to them. Makes me wonder if this is a shot of a real man or a statue.