While your picture is nice and dreamy, it does not in any way shape or form depict real colors... just by obvserving this on my monitor... These are "night and day" shot comparisons my dear. Your shot is nice. It is up to the observer to decide what they like in any situation or photograph. I am sure you picture can be appreciated... but however... you would be short pressed to sell it on a large scale.
Speaking of large scale... do you know what size you can blow your pic up to my dear? Its nice to look at, but it may not be so nice at 8x11 or 11x14 because it lacks the depth of the "KCL" photograph.
I am glad you inspire to do this. I hope you may persue this and learn... maybe someday you will own your own camera that is more professional and know the ins and outs of photography. If you have no desire however... I would warn you to keep your mouth shut in regards to criticising a professional, be it a friend of yours or friend of the married couples family. Its just bad etiquette. Ok?