no talk. didn't want to interrupt his meditation
just paused and took the shot without looking at my phone as I walked past

Probably trying to avoid tripping over the shadows. Would lead to an awful coffee spill!

'nother vote! I like this kind of shots.

Is that Auguste Rodin?

I like the tallness. Actually, I think it's what I like the most with this image. Makes the gentleman even more anchored at the bottom of the frame.

As for cloned corners, I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said anything.

A big tick from me as well. Multiple ticks if you'd zoomed in - stunning.

Well I like this a lot. Those blind slats and the brickwork joints are great and I like Ms Concerned marching towards us, determined to avoid those striking shadows.

So he's wishing for snow or thinking of Christmas. Is he posing for you? Did you have a talk first? He can't possibly be unaware of you from this viewpoint.

Extra wide and lots to see but you haven't included the magnifier!

The story's in the Mr Gray on the left; the other two customers distract me.