My heart aches at such a dreary picture and life...
From our perspective, an urbanist, it's pitiful. But those who've lived there since birth and know no other way of life won't understand our feelings. So, it's simply a question of worldview and attitude. My grandmother, a hereditary peasant, always said, "How do you live in this city?"
There's a lot of empty space on the left, but the shot is expressive.
Your version looks a bit cramped. Yes, my cropping doesn't meet academic standards, but you can't always follow them, otherwise the art of photography turns into a craft. And thanks for the thumbs-up!
migratorio, Everything came together perfectly here! You have to perceive the shot as a single, unified composition! Then everything falls into place!
Oleg Kaledin, You might be right, but it doesn't work for me. For me, the top section is overloaded. However, I can overlook it when everything else comes together. Thanks, Oleg!
migratorio, But try opening the photo full-screen and moving away about a meter or two. You can view it on a TV in full resolution, and believe me, it'll be a completely different experience. At least for me!
And thanks for the thumbs-up!
Thanks, Oleg!
MrSpoke, is the high-end distortion less?