street shots On the beat

Here's a shot taken during a music and arts festival on the Commons in

Ithaca, NY. Your comments and critiques are always welcome. Thanks...Bill

Thank you for yet another lesson by example.

Beautiful portrait. Excellent captured mood. Congratulation! I feel it is better to limit the out of focus objects around. Also a little adjustment can increase the aesthetics. What do you feel?

I can't hear the drumbeat anymore...

I have to agree with you, George. The point of the photo was to show the relationship of the adult with the children and portray his enthusiasm and connection with the performing kids. The cropped photo destroys that connection and eliminates the children's participation. I appreciate the kind remarks, but I also think the manipulation produces too harsh an image. Cheers...Bill

Very good picture. Great comp and superb detail on the main subject. Fine bokeh... that lens is a glory!