street 1 morning

Beautiful light!

Very nice subject and theme, which works well in B&W. I think by cropping you can have a simplified and more powerful composition. Attaching an example. Cheers, -Clayton

Yes, I like the cropped alternative better as it emphasizes on the interesting part.

Nice shot regardless.

The partially silhouetted figure on the cycle is really well isolated against the lighter background and therefore the most visually arresting.  I think the cropped version works too, but I do prefer the space in the original as it leaves a destination for the cyclist to travel towards.

Compliments & Best Regards 

Alf 

Same opinion. I like the original format better. Gorgeous light, excellent composition.

Regards,

Alain

No wonder your image has received so many well-deserved comments. It is indeed a great high-contrast shot, depicting and preserving a moment in time. BW works very well here. The management of highlights, shadows and mid-tones is great, so is the overall lighting. Well done.

DG

"My vote" for the cropped version. 

Very nice scene, very well composed. The lamps, people, etc are on right places. The B&W is fantastic for the image. No crop. The left side with tree is a good balance to the composition, is more rich.

Very beautiful backlight and well isolated silhouette.

I prefere the cropped version. What do you think, Su?

Very striking scene. Well done!

Regards,

Oliver