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    Checkers

    I went out for a late night chili dog and just couldn't resist. I am wanting to try more street photography and include people in my pictures so what do you think?

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    Re: Checkers

    Good stuff Greg, interesting lighting and a sharp image overall (although the railings to the right of the image are a little difficult to distinguish clearly but that may not be your fault). My main problem is that it appears to be a little squint (was this handheld?) and (as you already mentioned people) I would like to see something in the foreground to the left of the image where there is a bit too much empty space at present. Overall I think it has been well captured and look forward to seeing more night street photography from you soon.

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    Re: Checkers

    I like the shot. Makes me want to head out to Steak-n-Shake. The right kind of car making an appearance from the left would add that little extra.

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    Re: Checkers

    Greg,

    Very interesting find. I agree with Ptax: do you happen to have one with a car driving through? Maybe an older classic like a '57 chevy or something.

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    Re: Checkers

    Herriot, ptax, PC, Thank. I thought about placeing a car on the left but the only way would have had the car moving and my shutter speed was only 1/4 sec so I would have had motion blur. Also if the car was at the window it blocked it to much. Yes this was hand held..But a car was a thought at the time.
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    Re: Checkers

    Greg - Not a bad angle or subject at all. I also agree that perhaps a car pulling in or perhaps some people walking about would spice it up. I might also crop off some of the left side, as it really doesn't add anything (other than a lead in to the main area).

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    Re: Checkers

    Thanks GB I actually thought at one time to crop the entire left side at the red columns
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    Re: Checkers

    A car might be interesting but i like it as it is, Greg. the lighting is good and I like the employee in the window. It's a good addition to your series.
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    Re: Checkers

    Not a bad shot Greg, how was the dog?

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    Thanks Gary, Thanks Tyson
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