The Word on the Street
by ubique

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: This is a simply amazing image - strong where it needs to be but oh-so-subtle across the frame. So many delicate elements to take in - all augmented by your choice of POV. His buttoned up shirt, the pattern on his hat and trousers, the precise fold of his newspaper... Then there is the woman (at least my brain thinks she is a woman) in the background - very much apart from him, full of emotion that we cannot discern from our distance - but there she crouches, almost out of sight and tucked away - apart, but utterly integral to the image. Your toning is magnificent - efficient and elegant in its rendition of light and shadow.

Critical stuff: No.

Overall: Exceptional image - gallery quality. No doubt.

The Word on the Street
by ubique

Comment by Neat:
Intriguing, especially the lady behind.

The Word on the Street
by ubique

Comment by Melethia:
Intriguing. Excellent elements all around. One wonders what the story is.

untitled
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Comment by Jedusi:
Interesting use of space with the way the door (?) chops the picture into two unequal portions, one with the gentleman in it which is quite full and the larger section which is almost minimalist in content - yet clearly parts of the same scene. Yet the air of almost Zen like quiet is questioned by the heavy padlock and chain on the extreme left of the shot.

Very interesting shot and well spotted.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by KfirLevAri:
Very interesting! well done.

untitled
by ubique

Comment by clangley50:
well done.Bravo.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by bohemka:
This is a freakin' awesome photo. I have no clue if it fits in this challenge, but I'm not voting so it doesn't matter much now voting. Love it.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by Neat:
Awesome shot.............truly. 10

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by markwiley:
I love the image. Not sure I get the tilt shift so much, but that may be my ignorance of the topic. So, I will assume that is the case and cast a vote based upon the dreamy nostalgic mood of your sweet image. Nice shot.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by MargaretNet:
Nice balance