many congrats on the 600th image, that is a great achievement in itself.

The figure on the left does not bother me one bit, It is part of a cluttered street scene and does not detract from the focal point of your image. The young man has a priceless vacant stare and you have isolated him fantastically, I love the shot. mal

Suby & Sinem: We glad yo loving the work Mal, always great to receive such compliments frm other photographers

I think I've seen that comment in a dialogue between you and Jide about the picture of a DJ who was having a good time much to the chargrin of a passerby who could care less: Everyone has problems especially in Nigeria, but I guess it's how one chooses to deal with it. Anyway, back to the subject. 1. I didn't even notice the lady on the left until I read your description. 2. I was immediately drawn to the guy on the right: something about his eyes and expression. 3. I think this might be a lesson on the Rule of thirds 4. I may be wrong, but I think you may have cropped it to fit perfectly; please feel free to give me a "back hand if I'm wrong. I think the picture is perfect as is

Suby & Sinem: Yup a good example of the use of rule of 3rds. Thanks Ade

I generally don't like two focal points, but here the second person gives a hint what the boy might be looking at. It adds to the story. I vote for the person to stay.

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Martin

I like it...but then I am not particular about much so hey... ;D

Suby & Sinem: LOL, as long as you like it, thats all that counts

It's a "street scene"...not a "portrait"...all the elements have equal billing...you could argue equally for removing the kid with the hair, who wandered into frame just as you were squeezing the shutter button.

It's a super image, and beautifully presented, Sub&Sin.

Suby & Sinem: LOL Ray, we like the way you put that

gefeliciteerd (congratulations) 600 posts, impressive.
The look on the face of this young man tells a story of its own, great B&W again, in street scenes you cannot just 'leave' people out, they are there..and you are so right; what is right and what is wrong, it is about our OWN opinion of the picture.
I like pictures like this, it is a momentum.
'See' you tomorrow

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Astrid, been a very interesting journey to 600

Wow, 600 posts. I doff my hat to you

Suby & Sinem: Dang, we been doing this for way too long

... delightfully focused on the unfocused

richard

Suby & Sinem: Very well said Richard. Thanks

Post 600! Wow, here iI am telling myself,"if only I cab stay on SC long enough, I might just reach post 200!"

With Street pics.... you take what you get, cropping this shot would have lost some of the pictures impact imho, sometime the stuff thats happening in the background gives meaning to the pic and then again sometimes it doesn't.

A question we as artists and photographers have to ask ourselves before we crop is normally is: The portion that we are cropping, does it add to the value of the picture? if not, go ahead and crop.

As someone that does alot of street photography, I know the above scenario happens over and over, but I believe it's what we do next that matters more, I for instance, would have followed this dude for abit longer and taken a series of snaps and then done a comparison, as it may be that without the figureon the left coming into the frame, a more pleasing composition would have been obtained. But then, as Suby has boldly proclaimed... It is all Subjective!

Meanwhile.... i still can't get over... 600 posts! Didn't we start blogging around the same time lol.

Skee.... maybe back, atleast to reach blog number 200. lol

Suby & Sinem: LOL, you just to lazy to blog and share the secrets of Skeetown

P.s
How are you sure this image was taken & processed by Suby or the words writen by Suby?????

You've reached the 600 club too. We're old-timers. I am just so taken with the boy's face, I don't even notice the left. It's all about him in this one.

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Mary, yup it's all about him, we love the blank sorta vacant look on his face

Congrats on the 600! The figure on the left doesn't bother me, although I would probably have trimmed it off. What I really like is the 3 D look of this and the lad's wonderful faraway and slightly wistful expression.

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Bill, we love giving our images that 3D feel, always glad when we can pull it off

600 hmmm..I could get there if i continued posting everyday for the next 2 yrs or less Been blogging for less than a month now and posting everyday is practically impossible. Congrats Suby and Sin!!!

Suby & Sinem: Yup you could get there and also watch your photography grow from strength to strength along the way. So here is to you reaching 600

Awwwwww. I like this just as it is. The norm isn't always the right. The person in the left leaves room for imagination, plus I can almost read this boy's expression.

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Ngozi, we always love capturing images that may or could inspire those who see them

~That sure is one big Fro~

Suby & Sinem: Thanks babes

I looked at this photograph last night and read your remarks and have been thinking about it.

I think that the question of right or wrong depends on the story you are telling.

In the case of the boy in photograph here, i get a sense of his "being alone in a crowd" with his thoughts. Or just not fitting in.

The real question for me is does the person on the left add or distract from that.

Suby & Sinem: So does the person add or distract?

Thanks for the visit Kathryn, hope you have enjoyed the series

Congratulations on 600, S&S! And I am one on candid street scenes that agrees with taking them as they come! So, carry on!

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Ginnie, hope you enjoying the holidays

Congrats on the 600 you two and I'm glad to see you returning to your roots as it were. I won't get into the ways and wherefore's as everyone knows how I feel about the subject but I will say to brother Skee that I wish I had the guts and time to perhaps follow someone to get maybe a more pleasing comp. I love street photography and if I had 600 shots like this I'd be a very happy man indeed !

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Johnny |

I personally consider the image a nice shot. The dude with the curly hair steals the attention -- just as intended.

Suby & Sinem: Thanks Tony hope you enjoyed the series