This is one of those images that would be easy to speed by, because to be appreciated, it requires the viewer to stop and examine it. My theory is that due to the comparatively large number of entries in the FS, voters tend to speed through and use the thumbnails as a guideline. This thumbnail doesn't show anything at all, except a couple of specks of light. It does not have bright, pretty colors, and it does not have large shapes or harsh contrasts. What it IS is very delicate and nuanced, which sadly does not do well in FS.
I do think the image could be improved a little bit, namely by cropping closer to the scene. For me, the negative space at the bottom and on either side doesn't do much for the image, and in fact, removes us from the bustle of the street. We are too far to appreciate all those lovely details. I might also play around with dodging the lights and other lit bits, or maybe contrast, because for some reason, the image overall is a bit murky. Finally, though it is a lovely street scene, there is no one compelling thing to draw me in. Not a pedestrian crossing, or litter flying, or something that makes this particular scene truly unique, and not enough detail to appreciate it for the detail. |
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