Not this one but the next one.

[John 2]

Spotted these two whilst waiting for my sister-in-law's train to arrive last week. I was taken by the fact that they had dressed in complimentary pastels. The problem was the very busy BG - hence the colour pop. Can be over done for the sake of it but in this case I hope it has a purpose. Light box is definitely best for this. Comments very welcome as usual.

Fuji X
23mm lens

[bnnrcn]

Hi John. I would crop the dark part of the wagon on the right hand side but leave the window with reflections at the right end. The dark part is distracting and doesn't add to the image at all. Very nice image

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.

[FrankMi]

A very interesting image John. I found myself looking at it for some time. Well done.

[Cantab]

A very interesting image John. I found myself looking at it for some time. Well done.

I agree, the photo works well.

[deetheturk]

Nice capture John, I agree with Binnurs suggestion!

[John 2]

Thanks for all the comments.

Binnur/David, not sure about the suggested crop. I tried this all ways up until I settled on a panoramic comp because I preferred the WA feel. The RHS needed darkening to provide a stop and encourage the eye to travel back into the comp. Without it, I thought the reflection becomes too dominant but maybe that's just personal preference.

[IzzieK]

Good capture, John...and good PP. I love it very much.

[John 2]

Hello Izzie. Missed you for wile. Glad your back with us. Thanks for the comments.

[FootLoose]

The RHS needed darkening to provide a stop and encourage the eye to travel back into the comp. Without it, I thought the reflection becomes too dominant but maybe that's just personal preference.

Good point, John, I have never thought of that. I think that idea works well, although maybe reduce the size of that stop by half. I suggest that because the reflection of the couple is clearly visible in the window before the dark section, but is in fact slightly visible again in the dark section towards the edge of the frame.

Hello Izzie. Missed you for wile. Glad your back with us

And I second that. Welcome home, Izzie.

[John 2]

........ although maybe reduce the size of that stop by half. I suggest that because the reflection of the couple is clearly visible in the window before the dark section, but is in fact slightly visible again in the dark section towards the edge of the frame.

Hadn't noticed that Greg but I agree with the slight crop. Strangely the balance feels better and the "stop" is still there. Thanks.

[IzzieK]

Hello Izzie. Missed you for a while. Glad your back with us. Thanks for the comments.

Life got in the way...we are not out of the woods yet but OK...fo now. 'Missed you all too...I am like Frank, John...I am really mesmerized by the shot that any nits has been invisible to me. 'Wish it is mine...(jealous....)

[ST1]

Well spotted, made and processed John 👍

[John 2]

Thanks Izzie, thanks Peter. I have been carrying a camera (small Fuji) most places recently and it is surprising what you spot.

[thegman]

Good to see you back IzzieK, I look forward to you comments and anecdotes :-D

[John 2]

Thanks for looking Gerry.