"I feel lame" also... please help me choose which 'stranger'

[CurtEastPoint]

I think I need to stick to flowers but here's my two possible shots, both taken just this morning before I went to church, downtown Atlanta. Homelessness is a huge problem here.

One is apparently having a great time relaxing, the other is carrying all his possessions and possibly the burden of worries with him.

[Richard D]

1. I find the first one more interesting

and it could be improved with a tighter crop IMHO.

[Blue_In_AK]

2. I think I agree with Richard D...

I like the first one, too. I think I would crop it to keep the bird and the "city hall" but take out some of the sides and top.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. Like so?

[Richard D]

4. This would be my preference

And I'm sure others would have other ideas.

[Mira]

8. I like it a whole lot. With Richard Ds crop preferred, and I think the bird helps

make this very laid back and interesting.

[Blue_In_AK]

5. Yes, much better.

It just brings the focus in.

ed. Posted before I saw Richard D's crop which is even better. I really like that.

[CurtEastPoint]

6. You guys/gals are great. Thanks. MUCH better than mine.

Thanks
Curt

[Blue_In_AK]

7. It's a nice shot

and had a lot of potential. I think a huge part of making a compelling photograph is how you choose to crop it.

[Tindalos]

9. I like the second one

The first one looks better with the tighter crop, but I still prefer the second one.