Busy Sidewalk

[Mr Yuck]

This was taken last year in early december, right after the boat parade, some of the decorated boats and a remax balloon can be seen in the background. I'm expecting they'll do this parade again this year, and I'd like to shoot more of this type of image since the boardwalk will be busy again.

I didnt crop or do any post processing, because I'd like critique on my composition, as well as exposure.



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So far I'd like to either include that left lightpole all the way or exclude it, and lose the corner of the building in the lower left...maybe bring out my AE1/Wide Angle Lens.

[Chunk]

I agree with losing the light pole and would also crop off the black shadow(?) protruding into the shot from the bottom. The bright sidewalk contrasted with the black grabs the eye away from the scene.
I like the bustling feeling of the moving people and the mix of lighting temperatures.

[Greg McCary]

I agree abut the lightpole, also the shadow in the lower left. It looks like two peoples heads or something. I would also like a closer view of the crowd af people. I like the concept of this....

[pez31]

I like what you have here; the angle and movement are good. I think I would crop out the bottom building corner and the light post but other than that it’s a good image. Interestingly I have begun a series on photographs similar to what you have.

Regards,

Phil