Victor

He didn't bother me until you mentioned him but now I think you might be better off with him cropped out. Great photo in any case.

I think it depends on the context of the exhibition. If it is intended as a portrait, then lose the man at the left, but if it is a reportage/documentary style exhibition, then he is part of the context and should stay. The fall of light ensures that he is not distracting in my opinion. Rgds, K

it's part of an essay on this kind of traditions in Mexico, so the guy is part of the context.

i think the only difference in taking the other person out would be that the print would then become a portrait instead of a street scene. i like it better without the other persons face in the shot, then all your attention is on the main figure. the other person doesnt add anything interesting to this otherwise interesting portrait. just my two cents thats all. i would like to add that you should not care what other people think, just follow your own feelings on what YOU like.

Thanks Frank, you are right, I like the way it is, but I wanted to know because it bring the discussion about.

Could work both ways as already discussed above. I also didn't notice the person on the left until I read your text, which is a indication of the strength of the image.

Tony

I'd take him out unless the direction of his look helps the viewer appreciate something within the scene. My guess is that it doesn't. He doesn't add to the impact but is at best neutral and may detract from its impact.

pentaxuser