Okay for my 2.5 cent's( adjusted up for inflation) worth. A great shot, well done and the sepia really works. The interacting groups of people enjoying the pier and its facilities also add Life to the shot as far as I am concerend. Now, as for "the pole?" I reckon it is great. There are for me historical overtones in the story you tell with this shot. And so for me the pole and its detail are of integral significance. Yes I know there are two other poles but for me they are too distant to appreciate their detail. And what I also like about " the pole" is how you have framed it so that its upper curve is positioned to draw my eye back to the centre of the roof and down to the main building. Yes, I think I am keen on this shot. Were it mine, it would be a keeper. Apologies for being so long winded and taking so long just to say it is a beaut shot and I like it!
Oh, one last thing. Get some kind soul to hot wire that bloody ute and drive it over the edge of the pier, out of frame!
Ken