Jammin' in the Big Easy: Should I crop the right side of this street scene or leave it to create some space? I like it both ways. What do you think?

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Should I crop the right side of this street scene or leave it to create some space? I like it both ways. What do you think?

Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room

So what is the intention of your photo? If you want to show a contrast of colors, then I say leave it. If you want to tell a story about street musicians, then maybe cropping away the right will add more power to the story.

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

jaymatt wrote:

Should I crop the right side of this street scene or leave it to create some space? I like it both ways. What do you think?

I like it as is

texasdan78070 Loc: Texas Hill Country

jaymatt wrote:

Should I crop the right side of this street scene or leave it to create some space? I like it both ways. What do you think?

I'd crop it

Jolly Roger Loc: Dorset. UK

As it is it shows the three primary colours - Red, yellow and blue. If the mix of colour is your theme I would leave it as is.
Based on your title I think you are drawing attention to the musicians. Therefore I would crop off the post with the flyers on the left hand side. Crop the top so it is just above the double bass and crop just to the right of the guy with the "wash board".

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Just Fred wrote:

So what is the intention of your photo? If you want to show a contrast of colors, then I say leave it. If you want to tell a story about street musicians, then maybe cropping away the right will add more power to the story.

Good question: I suppose the answer is that I want to do both.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks.

creativ simon wrote:

I like it as is

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks for commenting.

texasdan78070 wrote:

I'd crop it

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Jolly Roger wrote:

As it is it shows the three primary colours - Red, yellow and blue. If the mix of colour is your theme I would leave it as is.
Based on your title I think you are drawing attention to the musicians. Therefore I would crop off the post with the flyers on the left hand side. Crop the top so it is just above the double bass and crop just to the right of the guy with the "wash board".

Thanks for the suggestion, but that version is a little too tight for me.

GrayPlayer Loc: Granby, Ct.

Seems tight, leaving the blue gives a better sense of space.

GWR100 Loc: England

Do not crop----For me this is a story picture, not a shot of a band and for that reason I would leave it as is, Its a great colourful street shot, very busy which I would imaging the music to be, loud and vibrant.

Geoff

jaymatt wrote:

Should I crop the right side of this street scene or leave it to create some space? I like it both ways. What do you think?

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

GrayPlayer wrote:

Seems tight, leaving the blue gives a better sense of space.

I think I agree.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

GWR100 wrote:

Do not crop----For me this is a story picture, not a shot of a band and for that reason I would leave it as is, Its a great colourful street shot, very busy which I would imaging the music to be, loud and vibrant.

Geoff

Sounds good to me.