One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by lisae:
Interesting candid... but this is exactly the kind of photo that benefits the most from the rule of thirds. Placing his body further to the left and down a little would mean the direction of his gaze would lead you across the photo to look at the people passing him by, not looking at him, then down to his drums and back around, up to his face. Some work on the colours would also help, they seem a touch washed out (just increase the contrast or work on the levels). Although there is some intest in the left side of the photo because of the bridge, it's not really adding to the composition at all.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by crabappl3:
Nice candid. Colors are good.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Good focus, a little action (title's a little "off"), but medium low "wow" factor. 6 Swash

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by DougPaz:
Unique shot. I like the composition and subject. I'm formerly from Pittsburgh so this all looks familiar. Good Job. DPz

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by magnetic9999:
i worry that he will fall. i wonder how it would have looked with him more over in the left 3rd instead of centered. cool shot

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by Manic:
Great candid shot, beautifully focused. However, I personally would have cropped more to the right (if possible), since the uprights on the left don't add anything to the shot. Also, since the colours are quite muted, this may have worked well as a b&w shot.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by HBunch:
I'd have to say I'd be a little upset if that guy banged those snares in my ear. I might have to push him over the edge. lol. Looks like this was taken at a game or something. The angle and framing/cropping are ok. I'm really glad you didn't cut off his foot here. The focus and clarity seem good too. I like the slight motion blurr on his sticks. Good luck in the challenge.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by dimitrii:
Interesting shot, a bit of sharpening or more contrast would have worked even better; I think.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by Yomi:
Interesting composition. The background is a little busy. Are they going to the game? It would make a great photojournalism shot.

One Man Bridge Band
by alanfreed

Comment by PTLParsons:
He appears to be blowing a whistle also. Can I ask what he thinks he is doing? This is what I call being in the right place at the right time. Great picture, well done, and human interest. This one grabs your attention and makes you want to know more about that man. Great photojournalism picture.