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It is an interesting non-space isn't it. Even the main lane to the right isn't quite a road.

An example where I feel the square format isn't an advantage. I want to see more of the space to the right. Other than that I agree with John's comments - the magazine achieves a lot, and the scene as a whole works well.
 

I've never heard of a non-space, do they always have a hyphen?
I do not know what is to the right, probably more road, but I do feel like I am missing something there so would agree with Colin wanting to see more on that side.
 

I think it is the white line that tempts the eye with the right hand side such that more is desired.

The magazine gains prominence from the strong kerb line and it dominates the image with its tone and detail.

Lovely.
 

Robert - I thought that non-space was my own word to describe spaces in towns that fall between deliberately planned spaces. However, having googled it, there appear to be a number of applications, none of which are the way I use it! Most of the time it has a hyphen.
 

I like that definition and I think I may use it in future myself if I may John. :o)
 

I'm not sure about the use of space - this might have worked better as a 2x3 vertical - but the face peeking out from behind the pages works well with the line of the curb.

On second thought, maybe the dotted rescues this as a square composition. It does balance things out a bit.
 

It works well for me -- a really strong sense of depth going back and then the magazine to bring the eye back up front and balance things out. I like the road texture in the foreground as well as the girl peeking out of the pages.
 

Thanks for the feedback. I have been thinking about Colin's comment some more. Wanting to see more is perhaps a good thing? But not necessarily within the same photograph? I try to shoot Tokyo in a way that others may not see so I leave the landmarks and neon glitter to the flickr crowd. Hopefully this theme holds all my Tokyo sqaures together: i.e. wanting the viewer to see more or even come and see more in person? At least at an advertising level perhaps this shot has worked in that respect...though technically I agree that something is missing along the right hand edge even if I initially thought the magazine and wall along the right would negate the need.

I'm now trying to collect my thoughts on the aspect ratio comment that Matt...so much so I may have to shoot 35mm again next 'season'!