The next Michael Jackson

[JohnTrav]

The two guys together could be an interesting subject, but less distractions would help clean up your background. There's an edge of a banner that could be cropped out or might have been better in the photo to see what it is, if it adds to the story.

I'd get people and objects either completely in the frame if they add to the photo, or change your vantage point and get them out of your picture altogether. Taking a step to the left could have changed your perspective enough to get some of the distractions out of the way. It might have worked to wait a sec. til the guy with the camera gets either behind your subjects or out of your viewfinder (or maybe coordinate with your friend on where you'll each be at different times during the event).

I've found shooting sports and events can take a lot of waiting to get the shot you want. I got so I can shoot with both eyes open and use my peripheral vision to see who's coming into or going out of the scene. I usually get set, get focused, then frame the scene with both eyes open til I see a shot; then close my eye to adjust focus if needed and release the shutter. That's what works for me but it took time and practice and may not be what would work for everyone.

And the guy made me think of Bootsy because of the shades, although Bootsy's are usually way more interesting.

I will have to practice shooting with both eyes open. I never tried that to frame subject or people.