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eeneryma wrote:
There are two ways of thinking about this. One, is that I could have moved back and included that sign fully which I considered doing. The other is that there is a theory that the best photos contain mysteries, in this case partial words in the sign that make the viewer have to work to put together their own narrative.
Steve
Nice one Steve. 
Like others, I dig on the no wifi and the bench sign.
Like Carlos and Bill, there is an interest to wanting to be able to read the sign on the left. But, I well understand your point on the mystery of things.
I think there are multiple ways we can create that "intrigue" or "mystery", for the viewer (general statement). This is but one way, and it definitely leaves room for the viewer an opportunity to let their mind fill it in ... tickling the grey matter to come up with something of their own. 
I dare say, though ... some of the masses typically may not appreciate the "mystery by design" on first blush. Of course, that expectation comes with the territory of such intentional subtleties. I think it may be natural for some (basics oriented) audiences to see this as an "oversight" of omission, rather than an intent of narrative opportunity for the viewer. The latter being a more advanced theory of photographic works, the former being more of a basic perspective of inclusion vs. exclusion.
Kinda like paying attention to what was NOT said, or reading "between the lines".
Audiences have to first appreciate the extended (beyond the basics) concept, before they can appreciate the intent of such an execution.
Not all audiences can / will / do ... but, those that do understand the intent of omission and narrative opportunity, will find it well executed.
Again, nicely seen and intentionally presented.
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...Don't eat "what" and leave it on the bench ?