Opinions on this candid shot?

Just a shot i took which i liked, and wanted ur opinions.

Thanks for looking, AL..

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I wonder how relaxing that actually is.

You know, I really like this image. I wonder what the heck that dude's story is, and the fact that the young couple is happily chatting away just through the glass is really cool. Good photograph.

This is just me here, but I think there is too much going on in this shot...it's like you have a couple of different "stories" going on at the same time (like trying to watch 2 different TV shows at once) and it makes things a bit confusing as to what the shot is supposed to be about. I think the guy asleep with his sandals off in front of the shoe store is certainly a good single story in itself...certainly a quaint juxtaposition there to say the least. I don't think the couple in the window behind him really adds anything to the image...unless of course they were laughing and smiling at the guy with his sandals off and in that case, it doesn't really come across in the image.

Of course the couple in the window tells a different story...I think with a slightly different position here with them as the central subject, you would have had a second really great shot here. This part of the image, had it of been framed correctly could have had a really nice "romantic cafe" feel to it, but as is I think it detracts from what you have already. Personally I'd play with the crop and eliminate the couple..."sleeping guy" is really the story in this shot as it is.

I would like to add that I really like the subdued colors in this shot...very nicely done there! Give the shot almost a timeless nostalgic feel.

Peace,
Jim

The fact that it is a shoe shop makes this shot for me

The only problem i see with this shot is the shortness of the girls dress and the angle towards her. I think that could distract some people

I think there are two separate images in this photo--either of which would be better their sum.

The right half of this image talks. Easy to assume that the guy brought his only pair of shoes to the shop to get repaired while he waits outside out of and away from the un-airconditioned environment.

The left half of this image also tells a story. Maybe a first-time date in a safe and secure place where prospective sweethearts can become safely acquainted.

If you did split it, and used the left side, you could enhance the reflection of the traffic light, so that the red shows more in front of the girl and the green in front of the guy.

I love everything about this photo, I saw it in Urban and just thought it was brilliant...

Thank u all for veiwing and giving me your great opinions, really appreciate it.
Thank you flow, really appreciate it.

Thanx again, Al..

I love it! the juxtaposition of the two stories is beautiful... great photograph!
a b&w convert might make it a little bit better because i'm not sure if color really adds to the photo, but all in all it's a brilliant capture!

I didnt read what others had to say so I may be repeating. But I like this shot for the simple fact the couple on the left are in a completely different frame of mind then the "person" on the right. The photos a little too busy on the right side, cropping may help. Just a thought?

Thank you biggbitt8706, and bdiphoto. really appreciate your comments.

Thanx again, Al.

I think it's great as-is, can't imagine changing a thing.

great contrasts here for sure - the happiness/sadness/lone​liness/friendship/shoe​s/no shoes - very nice