sailor like flirting, a photo from Prague, Bohemia

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From the main square of Praque.
Just before new year.
I was sure that they were flirting ;-)

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prezntime (3946) 2007-02-26 21:40

Hello Murad...
A fine quality photograph...but, if you don't mind my frankness, it lacks punch. Could be the distance from the subject...then you would lose some of that background detail...but, is that important? The shy gazes, the empty words as ones mind contemplates new love...this is what is important. So how do you add some interest here. Well, the shot is too centered for this distance...seems mechanical, not like passion at all. So, either you get closer...or give an interesting angle. Maybe showing his profile as she turns slightly away. Or...maybe getting close and lowering down to shoot up at them. You have options here.
Now, I know everything I've said is easier said then done...but I figured I'd give you some ideas.
The spires behind add a fairy-tale touch, I think getting closer and lower while still capturing the spires in the background would have been your best bet.

You can tell me to shoo off now!
:)
Chris.