Not a hater, just the designer in me looking at the photo.
For what it's worth, I didn't take your critique that way.
And I agree (FunkyBuddha) that there may be too much going on for the car to truly stand out, but nice car!! And a REALLY nice HL conversion too.
Is that hood CF w/painted sides, or just blacked out in the center?
I'd like to see a little more of a side view... see the wheels, etc.