You're right. The context is missing. It's a snapshot allright. I saw her approaching, focused, followed her and all of a sudden she bent down so I clicked without further thought!
Street photography is a life long journey I think.
the image would have certainly been more interesting if we could see what she picked up from the ground. And the image has a bit overedited look, with too many detail in the concrete and a bit over sharpened. It looks more a candid portrait than a street image because of the tight frame and vague background. Nevertheless a curious moment that you were quick to capture and the body gesture, and I found it curious the male clothes the woman wears.
I agree. The hard tonal contrast for sure is not street-like and there's not a real 'catch' or that special something to make it pure street. Thanks for your response. It's much appreciated.
Great and I love the high key effect.
I agree with much of what Mary wrote. In short, I feel that I need more context. I don't mind your processing style, though.
Street photography is a life long journey I think.
Thanks for your input.