Busker at AMK Hub

[johndoe161]

Hello all,

This picture was taken just outside the entrance to AMK Hub near McD. If you are familiar with this area you will know there are a few buskers plying their trade there at the steps every week. This woman was one of them though I have not seen her for quite a while.

1. in what area is critique to be sought?
Composition, but other comments are also welcome

2. what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
I hope to potray the curiousity of the 2 kids as they are peering over the busker.

3. under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
I was taking are break from a walkabout around AMK central when I noticed the busker & the kids. I already had my cam so I took a shot.

4. what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
I think I captured the mood but I feel it lacks something, Im not sure what is it.

Thanks for dropping by!

 

[Rashkae]

1. Poor composition - your subject is only in the lower half of the frame.
2. Poor sharpness.
3. A tighter crop would help more. Right now I don't know what you're trying to show.

 

[kei1309]

to me. the kids are not portraying curiosity. more like being enthralled by the keyboard playing and music.

 

[zaren]

the colour and busy background distracts from the main subject, which is the busker. perhaps you could try shooting in black and white, and with a shallower depth of field to isolate the busker more.
e.g.

 

[Ripley5]

Agreed with zaren. This is my quick take on your photo with some pp. Maybe u should have shot it in landscape instead.

 

[Ripley5]

Ah! Didn't realised its u again johndoe161... seems like I'm always pp you photos.

 

[johndoe161]

Ah! Didn't realised its u again johndoe161... seems like I'm always pp you photos.

Wah, you are the MAN bro! I should pass my pictures for you to pp. We can become a team of Photo Dynamic Duo! hahaha. At least you have inputs to show, visually I can understand what you are trying to explain, what is the best way to produce better pics, its like constructive criticism. And I like constructive criticism then just plain criticism. I know this is critique but giving a few pointers is also nice. Thanks again man!

 

[Foress]

gotta love the edits above!

 

[The Moving Chair]

I like how zaren's treatment centers the focus on the busker in the photo (in line with the title), but i like the orientation which ripley puts it in.