Here's a little softening of the reflections in the water... http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/images/upload/cjh abpo 004alt.jpg

Sometimes, just a subtle change can make a differance...how about a little attitude adjustment? http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/images/upload/CRW_8812alt.jpg

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Here's another way to help the subject stand out from the background. http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/images/upload/DSCF2696mod.jpg

Greetings from a newbie to the group! Here's a little variation on the crop. The boxes in the window, and the people on the street, take away from the pure geometric form that you've captured here. h...