Thanks for taking the time to do that crop. With the image cropped that much, I'm tempted to take it further just to reduce the space that the flowers are taking up, so I tried this:Nope - contextual; though one could argue that the portico might provide enough of that as well. But crucially, to tidy up the image (balance it again), you'd probably have to remove quite a bit more because the format simply works, so only cutting off the top might actually take away from the feel. That said, I know what you mean, I think - in the attempt to include the background, quite a bit of additional detail has entered the image, that's true for the left edge as well. If you want all that information, you should probably keep it as-is.
Anyhow, I've taken the liberty to show one single possibility I could come up with that seems a bit tidier and moves the focus even more towards the subject and juxtaposition (and certainly away from the windows), also creating a secondary leading line - very simple, just adjusting the angle ever so slightly and cropping in from the top left, same format.
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I'm still not sure which I prefer most: more or less.
Yeah, that was my thinking, too.No, the crosses above the door reinforce the religious context. Just my 2 eurocents .
Ha! I thought the same thing later on when I was reviewing my photos at home. I never actually looked to see what he was doing. I looked like something thoughtful and reflective at the time, especially considering the location, but for all I know he could have been enjoying a Tiktok.I somehow suspect the man is just on his smartphone
Thanks for the responses. I appreciate them.