autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut

I like diagonal lines in an image, they're dynamic, add excitement and tension in an image. Compare this image below where diagonal lines play an important part of the composition to the other one, and take note of all those lines, they're all square to the frame, both horizontals and verticals....a little boring maybe?
However, the uniformity and the square framing may still make it pleasing to the eye, just not very exciting. IMO, with all the diagonals, the first image is far more interesting than the other one, irrespective of it being a bit of a wonky subject.

Life's Ups and Downs by VMontalbano (autofocus), on Flickr

Grand Central Bound by VMontalbano (autofocus), on Flickr

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

The first is a more interesting composition. Certainly the foreground girder gives a feeling of strength just not sure why the backgound had to be so soft. The second image is 'better' focussed. This image could perhaps have been 'tweeked' so that the door is central and the uprights followed the rule of thirds. (Perhaps a step to the left and more/less zoom)....But each to their own.....it isn't a criticism....mearly a thought that if the scene is local, you could play with 'the golden circle' (and gain more of that diagonal reflection) or see how (or if !) a change of stance (would?) give a stronger image.
Hindsight is a wonderful critic, Well done for seeing....and sharing your intent.

keep on having fun

autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut

image 1, I focused on the railing with a wide aperture, and I wanted the background to go soft. I took a reverse shot of it focusing on the background, but did not care for it...I've never been a big fan of blurry foreground items
image 2 I focused on the door of the train, and I did not want it to be totally centered, plus I was shooting through the upright rails of a fence and did not have a lot of room to play, but thanks for your comments

woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa

interesting,

autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut