A repair joint where cyclists' wheels call homeby
donpramComment by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
I really like how the light shining on the tire grabs the viewers attention, and then, looking around, the viewer sees that everyone in the picture is looking at the same spot. I like the "slice of life' that you have captured in this.
I know that there wasn't a lot you could control in this shot, so considering the attempt, I think you did very well. I will try to comment/suggest things that are independent of your shooting situation. It is a bit noisy, which is probably due to the high ISO. NEATIMAGE, used very carefully, might take some of that out. Also, I find myself looking at the pole. Perhaps a crop or framing so that it is not included would help the attention rest on the people more. Such a crop would also eliminate the bright lights on the left.
As far as meeting the challenge, I could see how it met, but judging from some of your comments, several of the voters must have thought it too much a stretch. Sorry about that. Frankly, I don't think it is just a "jump up and grab my attention and make me stare at it for ages" photo, but it is a neat "this is what happens here day to day" kind of shot.
Best to you in future challenges.
karmat
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