"Free Palestine"

Trying to keep it simple. Thanks for your comments.

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If you cannot see 26 distinct squares in the pattern above, you may want to adjust your monitor for brightness and contrast.

I like the simplicity. I would be tempted to crop the right side to eliminate the last vertical line. Otherwise, composed very nicely.

I like the idea. From studying the perspective of the pavement slabs, you were opposite the right edge of the white background. I think if you had moved further left (towards the bicycle) you could have used the lines of the pavement to lead the eyes up to the slogan. For me, I am led to the right of the slogan. Also the lines in the photograph are slightly off, by that, I mean the verticals are not exactly vertical and the horizontals not horizontal. It may be that there really is a slope on the street or wall but I think it would better to try not to show this.

 

I also think the levels could be adjusted which I would prefer (possibly due to the overexposure).

 

I agree with Lisa regarding the possibility of cropping out the rightmost pillar.

 

It took me a while looking at this and I had to try out a couple of different ideas within Photoshop which I preferred (straightened, levelled, stamped). At least it will show you what and how I think it could be improved (my opinion only!).

 

I do like the image and think it has lots of potential. One last question - Are the bus stop markings on the road coincidental ?

Thanks for the comments so far. You're right about the verticals -- sloppy scanning, mea culpa. The bus markings: I was going to crop them out, but I chose to keep them in because I wanted to keep the graffiti in the center of the frame, and they add a little definition to the street.

That it does nothing for me. Perhaps black and white??? I hate to leave you with no comment other than that. The more I look at it the more contrast my eye wants.

Know what I think would add a lot to this shot? People, or even one person, walking by, especially if they had an uncomfortable expression on their face.

i love the bike! regards, anna