Taken just outside the art museum in Chicago. There was a large group of people gathered watching some street performers by Michigan Ave. Everyone was taking pictures of the performers (i did as well) but I become intrigued by the people watching them. I haven't decided if I like the handrail in the foreground or not. It can be disctracting or it can lead the eyes towards whatever the people are looking at.
Personally I like the handrail. Like you said it leads the eye to the left, but it also frames the guy taking a picture. I don't really like the parking sign on the left though. Might be impossible to get rid of. Nice street shot. Marc