Help wanted

[starriderrick]

I'm sure this would be better if it was busy...Business is so slow even one of the top 400 restaurants in the country is hurting. Your thoughts welcomed.

Rick

[AgingEyes]

Exposure looks good, colors look good. Good DOF. Some distortion though. I would also do something to enhance the focus on the "Help Wanted" sign.

[starriderrick]

Thanks A.E,
Here is an attempt to correct the distortion,some select sharpening / D-lighting applied.
Couldn't remove all the distortion... I may have enhanced it as well.LOL
I appreciate the comments,advice.

Rick

[jetrim]

I think this works fine as a documentary shot, but if you hadn't titled it, I would never have guessed that the sign (half buried behind the storefront stanchion) was the subject. The "help wanted" sign and the empty establishment seem oddly contradictory.

[starriderrick]

I think this works fine as a documentary shot, but if you hadn't titled it, I would never have guessed that the sign (half buried behind the storefront stanchion) was the subject. The "help wanted" sign and the empty establishment seem oddly contradictory.

Thanks Jet', I composed this with the thought that it was quite odd to see a help wanted sign when business was so slow.As subdued as the sign is...I'm led to it over and again. Unintentionally...The title may or may not have helped.Actually, what is the subject? Top 400
Thanks for getting me thinking. :thumbsup: A big Thanks to A.E for helping me improve? this image. Look at the edit! :O)
Great replies,much appreciated feedback.

Rick