I am grateful for all the comments, and I think I agree that the overlay was overpowering the photo itself. I kind of like it still because it creates the mood I was trying to evoke, so I desaturated it a bit, and re-uploaded.... I think it is better now.
Like the interesting people and the sign on the fence, and how this was composed. I find the overlay (or whatever you used) somewhat distracting, especially the strong pattern in the right lower corner. Would love to see this as a standard B&W or duotone or sepia, or perhaps with a more homogeneous overlay.
I rather like the processing. It gives the photo that real "street" feel. It's funny, but the wire or string appears to be a leak coming out of the rear guy's bottle...he better drink fast!
I like this shot - but I really don't like the processing; my first reaction was 'why has this tea-staining effect been added to this?' and only when I read the comments did I even consider that sign. me no see the point.
I like this photo very much! This may sound like a silly question but, is the aged look from post processing? Great candid and the sign on the the fence is just precious.