Please sit back, I'd like to see too!
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Comment by glad2badad:
Yeah, that one IS annoying!

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Comment by kanaj:
Personally, I'm a big fan of high-contrast color, too. I usually get punished by viewers any time I opt for it, though. I can't quite figure out why. My guess is that a lot of people respond to color differently because it creates a lot of visual information, and some people find it exhausting rather than inviting to have more rather than less visual information to consider. *shrugs* Obviously that's a very subjective thing.

With regards to this composition in particular, I would say the word "busy" is extremely apt. But I would also hasten to add that, for me, the word "busy" is not necessarily a critique. In this case, especially, it's complementary to other words I would use: "vibrant," "energetic," "sharp," and "noisy." And I would also add that the square crop distinctly works wonders on all of the above to make this feel like a distinctly kinetic candid moment of urban busyness and everyday commerce.

In short, I really respond to it positively. I can't quite articulate why. I would be genuinely interested to see how this would do in challenge voting, because I aspire to eventually be able to use color this way without it getting 3s and 4s. :-P

excitement (or maybe not)
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Comment by kichu:
I love NYC so much! Hope you had a blast!

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Comment by kichu:
Agreed that the shape of the scarf and colour adds interest. I personally like when colours don't match, things stand out, are maybe uncomfortable, etc..

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Comment by PennyStreet:
In response to Nikki, I love high contrast photos. I processed this also in monochrome and that bright white "scarf" blended in much differently. But I decided to go color, where, to me, the shape of the scarf draws interest, makes the eye want to go beyond it to see what else is there. Different opinions are always good.

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Comment by nam:
I love the colors and all the interest. I'm sure others will enjoy the bright white across the central figure's back, but I'm struggling with it. Will be interested in reading subsequent comments as well as your own thoughts on the light.

excitement (or maybe not)
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Comment by nam:
The story is definitely in the lower left corner

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Comment by Barroness:
Everything about the people and the space here is super. Great contrast that enhances this image. A top pick for me and a well deserved BLUE! Congratulations, well captured and well shot.

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Comment by nam:
Excellent. I love the way the physical structure of the space divides the image into frames so it really feels as if we are reading/seeing/witnessing/experiencing a continuing story. Perfect. Congrats on the Blue.

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Comment by primabarbara:
urban Christmas - too busy to give me excitement
But a honest moment - life is what it is - with heavy bags, cell phones in the hands, queues and much more