Clown
Not bad, but it doesn't particularly grab me either. The people feel very squashed in the corner there, which makes the image feel off-balance and lacking a focal point.
All the elements are there but it's in need of a focal point. If the shutter was open longer the light trails would have done it for me I think.
It has all the potential of being a great streetscape but its just a littl messy at the minute with the mass of sillouhettes.
Docaroo
Don't think it's quite hit the theme on the head for me, but I love the OTT processing.
What a great find that immediately lends it's self to street photography. All that's needed is a happy accident from a passer by. It's got loads of punch.
I wouldnt necessarily call it a streetscape but it seems to work , could just do with some people to interact with.
englishpremier
It's nice, and the flags are an interesting leading line. Saying that, I'm not sold on the buildings. For me, a square crop that cuts them out is a better option.
Bright and breezy streetscape that is quite flat throughout. Don't be afraid to throw in some more contrast and vibrancy to make it leap off the page.
The shot needs some post processing to give it a bit of life its very flat at the as is.
feriso
I can't help but feel this is a very soulless image. It's in need of a focal point or an object of interest.
The background with its rich deep colours in the sky and glowing lights at dusk is a joy to look at. Pity the foreground has no impact. Looks like there was not much traffic to get adequate light trails. No need to worry, just fake it with multiple exposures and then blend them into one final image to get some impact in there.
I am dissapointed, as I did my thesis on Stoke-on-Trent and I know for a fact it is a fantastic city for streetscapes, you could have chosen from any of the 5 towns which for example have whole streets of boarded up houses, which would be perfect for this theme.
Gaffer
Interesting architectural shot, but not really a streetscape in my view. Have to say that you've gone too far with the processing, as well.
The shapes are interesting but I think you have missed the mark here Gaffer. An artistic representation of a street … this is not it.
Its definately not a streetscape but makes a great abstract architecture shot only distracting part is the portion of stone building bottom left.
GSXRMovistar
Interesting shot with lots to look at. The processing works for me, but others might not be so keen.
Exactly what I was hoping to see. Lots of hustle and bustle, good composition and your buildings are not falling over. Well done.
Spot on for theme and what comes to mind when you think of streetscape, i am not to keen on the processing though.
lucklessloser
I'm really not sure what it is you want us to be looking at here? Very bland shot overall - sorry.
There is lot's to improve here so I say this to help you grow. You have a weak composition with no foreground interest. Overall the image lacks a solid focal point and the colour palette is dull and lifeless. I feel like you were more worried about what people might have said if you took their picture in passing rather than concentrating on making an interesting shot.
The composition has captured a very awkward scene so has no real focus or subject, you just need to be on the opposite side of the road looking back across.
Scam
Quite a nice aspect, though the addition of people would make it more of a streetscape in my eyes. The processing is an awkward one - I like and dislike it at the same time.
Great style overall but it's not working for me theme wise. I think the discord comes from the old and new elements, decayed stonework vs shiny new metal bus. Juxtapose them sure, but only if you are making a point because otherwise they become a distraction.
It requires some people to make it.
sillyswede
I can't really see what it is you want us to take away from this? It's not something I'd come back to, put it like that. The processing also doesn't work for me.
Where are you taking me with this image. That needs to be the question you ask yourself next time. If you don't know or it's not immediately apparent then I think the image should be discarded and a new idea developed. Be critical with your work and you will get better over time.
The blue cast works here but its about the only redeeming feature for a very dull image again with no people to set it off.
Voxination
I can't say it wows me, but that's mainly down to the processing - for me it's in need of a shadows and contrast boost, a hike in saturation and a levels tweak to make the blacks a bit deeper.
Your idea is good but your technique can be improved. Shooting wider at a higher vantage point would help to keep those verticals from converging. Also why not spend some time correcting the perspective in PS or Elements. As this takes such a little bit of time to fix I have to ask myself if you were being creative, but with the rest of the image needing contrast and vibrancy adjustments as well, I think not.
With a bit of PP work the shot gains a new lease of life some upping of the contrast really helps.
Wedge
The focal point is very cramped into the right-hand side, which makes the image feel a bit lop-sided. Everything else is oof. What are we supposed to be looking at?
Shooting elements in series works well in an image and groups of odd number are very strong. Here you have made a cardinal sin though by having one of your focal points intersect with your frame. Doing this leads the eye outside and weakens what is already a plain image. In an area with obvious beauty it's a strange entry indeed.
The green door being the point of focus would be best composed further into the frame and so drawing your eye across the image more than at its edge.
