They're part of the story - walking along eating chips out of a bag is typical fish and chips people behaviour, so I'd say add to it.
I like your choices for letterbox crops, btw.
Its a busy photo and as such deserves more attention! They are watching you, he has just swallowed, the child is sitting on the chips, the walking girl is thinking "I wish I could afford some fish and chips'!
£5.70 for fish and chips!!! what ever happened to 3d worth of chips! lol This is such a truly British scene, trying hard to believe it is summer, sandals and anoraks!! but you've definitely been clocked! Great shot and love the format.
Beautiful street shot and I like that you added those walking chip-eaters in the picture. Well done for having your own picnic - fish and chips submerged in boiling oil is not quite the healthy food.
I like your choices for letterbox crops, btw.
@bluerose15 thank you blue
@photographycrazy lol, enjoy :)