Bench, planter and passerby - does it get more banal than this?

I rarely commit myself this early in the game, but I have limited opportunities for street photography this week and this may have to serve as my entry for the street photography now challenge which is:

"Expose the banalities of the new urban landscape" originally set by George Georgiou

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/14257/street-photography-now-week-19

Please view large for extra special banality!

Work seems to be getting in the way of my hobby - what do you suppose is up with that? ;p

Thank you so much for your gracious comments on my varying photos from yesterday... still struggling with my new "nifty fifty" but hope springs eternal!

[Kerri]

Great tones

[Michelle Blackford]

I like her movement in contrast with the gentleman behind her! And as always, love your tones!!

[Lyn]

Nice one, Northy. . .the soft movement is wonderful.

[Colleen]

The movement really adds to the feel of the photo!

[Karen H]

I like the lines and angles creating a soft framing.

[Maggiemae]

What is banality, I say - my finding; devoid of freshness or originality! How can you make a picture of that! This one is lovely though I do feel sorry for the lady who has lost one leg!

[aurorajane]

nice work

[Kelly]

I really like this Northy, you have some interesting shapes and textures, a chap that exudes character and you also have a great sense of movement! I think you are way too hard on yourself!!

[Janelle]

I'm also really liking this, especially large and on black for that extra touch of banality (is that even a word?). Like it so much that I have to fav it.

[☯ Sarah ☁]

I still like this one!

[Amy Spada]

The balance between the planter and the moving person works well. I always like your choices in monotone conversion.

[John]

Love the tones

[Stacey]

Great for the challenge. Liking the movement yet again.

[Disha Parekh]

Great movement shot! And I love the processing and composition.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the motion!
It's great for this week's challenge - could be anywhere. :)

[Rinus van der Craats]

My thing, nice picture

[ladyjane]

This shot is extra specially banal!! Wait, that didn't come out right. LOL Great capture for the challenge.

[Lisa Pouncy]

Banal??!!! What are you talking about lady? Fantastic shot xx

[Paul]

very cool shot and processing Northy

[David]

It gets my vote! Great shot and perfect processing

[Michelle]

Love your processing, This is fab

[Frida]

This works for me , the tones are beautiful and the movement devoid this of banality, sorry :)

[jerry plume]

Great movement! I love the tones!

[davide]

I don't find it banal at all: especially when there's some motion picture get really great and unique because it's nearly impossible to reproduce them!

[Travis B❂urland]

Loving the tones to support the scene of motion and stillness with the gent on the bench.

[Caryn]

Haha! I'm laughing over your commentary on this one. This is a GREAT challenge shot.