Very cool shot Fergus. I like all the subtle interest points... the man walking (far left), the person sitting at the table beneath the red umbrella, the clothes hanging from the line, the three doves in flight... all very neat objects to focus on. I also like the colors of the building and how it looks like a gathering of feathered friends on the rail. Good job!
Yes, the doves usualy are there and the people give food to them so they are used to get people around.
When I do this shot I got doves around me on floor and flying.