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56	May 25	Comment	Martin, nice eye for seeing that shot! The ledge and the curtains create a strong triangle, and the colors add contrast to the image. My only suggestion would be to crop out the red at the bottom edge so as not to add that color to the scheme.	May 18th
56	May 25	Comment	Tom, I love the contrast of the deep shade with the white hair and hat of the couple. Why did you choose to have so much of the wall? Was it for a leading line of brick? Why so much space at the bottom, to counterweigh the top? Would a square crop tell your story better (see below)? I think your processing is wonderful and helps tell the story.	May 18th
56	May 25	Comment	Marevia, true that: "Photography is the Art of reduction" but this means leaving the story intact. I am of the opinion that your original image is a stronger story and well shot for being a drive-by shot. The woman pretty much aligns with the rule of thirds and is counterbalanced by the building at top left. These rectangles contrast with the verticals of the fencing, which take up the upper third. The woman and child are the subject. Your crop emphasizes the trash as a secondary subject, with the fencing as a strong top vertical. In the wider shot, the trash is less important, dwarfed by the fence and buildings. I don't think you could go wrong with either shot!	May 18th
56	May 25	Comment	Gerhard, nicely captured image and the depth of field in the image is good in telling the story of where these musicians are. Not knowing what was on the right of this image, I would have taken a few steps to the right to miss the red head at lower left. You can also crop the image (see my example) to alleviate that distraction. Street photography is very lenient, meaning that what would be a distraction in landscape is tolerated here. In the words of Michael Shainblum, "Make art because you enjoy it. You're on your own journey." That's especially so in Street photography. Not only eye an image for attractions in the composition, but also for distractions. Then move your feet to get the shot. Don't worry about the "art" aspect more than the art of position and composition. How would a photojournalist capture this scene and why (the story) would he/she take the photo?	May 18th
56	May 25	Comment	Cisco, A nice street capture with an abundance of color. The sidewalk's diamonds contrast nicely with the rectangles in the image. The arrows by the numbers at top direct the eye back into the image as they go from the fruit merchant(?) up the verticals in the yellow truck. There is tension in the image created by the upright people and the slanted pavement and street. Nicely composed!	May 18th
56	May 25	Reply	Gerhard, it is the contrasting shapes and hues that are the subject of the image. The railing at left leads the eye into the image.	May 18th
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76	May 25	Comment	Gordon, this is impressive to say the least! I can't make any improvements save one: What is that bright pinkish light on the horizon at right? Why did you choose to leave it in?	May 21st
76	May 25	Comment	Jay, can't beat a red, white, and blue image! I like the saturation changes made. What a wonderful opportunity you had to photograph this. I would suggest playing with crops and see what might be best. For instance my square crop included here. B&W would be interesting to play with too. I'd like to see what you finally decide on!	May 21st
76	May 25	Comment	Sanford, a delightful street portrait! The background contrast ass a lot to enhance the face and contrasts nicely with the white short and hair. Well done!	May 21st
76	May 25	Comment	Ian, what do you want our eyes to go to in the image? The foreground here takes you to the sunrise and the secondary subject is the crashing wave. I think a 16x6 crop would be beneficial to the wave and then what Gordon suggests for processing the sky. I certainly envy you with access to the ocean!	May 21st
76	May 25	Reply	Yes, there was a mural on the wall behind me and he windows reflected it. I walked to position the head and shoulders in the windows and have one as the bus "driver".	May 18th
76	May 25	Reply	As to cropping, a 4x6 would be too tight at the bottom with the white line, and a 16x9 would crop off the road. I left that much road because of the shadows at right. I lit up the bus's lighter panel to add contrast to an image heavy in blacks and greys, but I can tone down slightly but it will still draw the eye. I was walking down the street and the bus pulled up to its bus stop so all I had to do was turn and take several shots. The mural was on the wall behind me.	May 18th
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