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?

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...eckersapug.jpg

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.

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.

"The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep."
-Paul Strand

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.

PC

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.

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).

G

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

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.

Not a bad shot Greg, how was the dog?

Thanks Gary, Thanks Tyson