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Definitely your shot here! I like the woman sitting off on the side of the frame, drink in hand, looking rather relaxed. I think the lighter area at the top is absolutely needed here to keep the picture from feeling "closed in" The reflections in the windows as well as the things behind them keep me studying the picture with great interest. "Coffee Jelly and Candy? Gives me the feeling of very small town area where we would see these kind of stores and signs. (I can go with the coffee, though)
I like the scene here, Tuna, and the way you executed it. I would not change anything.
Looks like she has just come back with some goodies from Ronald as the shop behind serves antiques only. I agree mostly with Garys critique but I just feel its a pity one side of her face and especially her glasses have blended in with the vertical window frame. But that was out of her control. The range from black to white is great. I disagree with Frog though on the crop idea.
Tom
I have a total lack of respect for anything connected with society, except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper, and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer. Brendan Behan
I would crop off the double doors on the right with the truck reflection. Just doesn't seem to go with the rest, to me.
Aesthetically, to me, this image is mostly about "Americana" and (for me) a Chevrolet (or Ford) pickup is iconic in it's representation of Americana. Technically, I am a sucker for layering and one of my favorite methods to add a layer to my images is to use a reflection or reflections. So, to have the reflection work in those two ways was an attraction to me when conceiving the capture.
Later, in post-processing I found the natural separation of the image into three solid segments from left to right (via verticals) added a compositional plus as well and, for me, worked to strengthen the image - helping me to decide to finish it (and to post it).
For comparison sake, I am posting a cropped version, as you suggest, along with the original.
Who is to argue with you on compostion, Your skills are the best. I agree the reflection helps the shot and to me it is not distracting. I also feel the wider version is the best. As Gary stated the bit at the top adds to it too. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your thoughts as well, I am learning a lot.
Greg
I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..
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