Nicely done. Your after-work makes the image much more striking. I guess I agree about the crowd. The only way would be to spend hours with the clone stamp--a LOT of work.
I like this Shot a Lot! Nice angle of that Plane... with the Focus attenuated to the Rivets! The Brilliant sky of the Background is a Nice enhancement...
This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience