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just WOW :)

I like what u done there. Although I suppose it took you a long time to prepare the photo. It deserve to become a poster for some kind of campaign...

An admirable composition, with a nice element of surprise. I do, however, think that the space around the serpentine element--all those pedestrians and buildings--and the top somewhat distracting to the main composition. So I upload a crop. I don't think this crop is ideal, but it does go some way towards bringing a slightly more clarity.

Outstanding photo, of course. I think the most interesting point for discussion is this: of course traffic is being held up by a stop light, not by the pedestrian. But the composition suggests the latter, which illustrates how careful composition can plant ideas in our heads. It's like taking a photo of someone with a billboard in the background (see POW Oct 22, 2007). A good imagination makes this kind of thing possible, it would seem.

 

Some have commented that the presence of other people in this image is distracting, but I find them easy to ignore. The crop presented above detracts from the image, because it removes some of the vertically-oriented elements that direct one's eye.

Great story; all those cars waiting for one person. Great lines, great composition. Easily one of the best photographs I've seen.

 

I don't agree with the other people being a distraction in the photo. Also, the cropped version of your photo doesn't do justice either. Just leave it the way it is.

 

Photo of the Year!!!!

I agree that this photo is compelling just the way it is. I don't think every photo needs to be

free of details and extra space, especially details and space that are natural to the

environment. So that one might want to pick up trash if they are photographing a luscious

garden because they want a pristine scene, but when the point of a photograph is the

busyness of traffic in a cramped urban scene, it seems like people and buildings can be

easily and effectively absorbed as part of the storytelling. Some things are better when not

made too simple or cleansed to much. This photo is a good example of such an instance.

Well done.

The crop that was uploaded takes away the ending of the first chain of cars, leaving the viewer without the completion of each chain that the original gives. It just makes it look like that chain of cars isn't even supposed to be there. Leave it how it is, it is a beautiful shot, and as far as I am concerned, technically perfect.

Truly amazing!!

Excellent. It seems all the traffic is stopped for the one sole figure crossing the street. But, of course, they are stopped at a light. I have to admit I think the cropped version has a slight edge

Excellent capture,just at the right moment.

Sort of a silence before the storm and to me there is also a tension between the person crossing the street and the waiting cars,just like they can't wait to start driving but are being controlled by this person.

Another thing i see in the image is the madness of big city life,all these cars packed together..lol,it got something mad too,the image.

 

It's perfect cuz it says many thing and gives many feelings.

Great shot, Filip. I am sure that the big version works well for a print, but I am posting it here resized so that everyone can see the total composition.

 

Congratulations of having it named Photo of the Week.

 

--Lannie

The photo has interesting energy dynamics. What I mean by that is that all the feelings the might be happening inside an individual car stopped at an intersection - the impatience and anticipation - are multiplied and unified, giving the feeling of a living breathing animal, paused for the person walking across the street.

This image immediately strikes a chord beyond thought and word. It is instantly recognizable. Congratulations on a fine piece of art!

Extraordinara fotografie !!! Imi place foarte mult !

perfect timing and composition. hatts off - jos palaria, felictari si la mai multe POW. stima 7/7

you took the most common every day occurance on any road and turned it into one of the best that are there...

Just too big to fit on a screen scrolling down to view compltetly doesnt do justice to the picture.

I think your photo is great...as is. Some people feel have this ovewhelming urge to say "something"...and and inevitably there is a remark about a better "crop". Sometimes photos obviously do benefit greatly by cropping...this is not one of those photos. It is fine the way it is.

 

Congratulations.

I really like this photo. The serpentine traffic is just the beginning of what's going on. You see the businesses, other cars trying to merge into traffic, people walking... and then everything comes to a stop at the intersection as if the whole city is put on hold for the pedestrian. To me, it's excellent, just as it is.

 

Damon

This fantastic shot is a fantastic caricature of our todays society! Even it's format is proving that, for in general different proportions and sizes are essential for it's strength. However, here and bewaring for those cars.. I dare to say a crop might improve the balance of this daily threat and the heroic escape. Why? Globaly seeing the image for the first time presented, that was my first thought. Taking, while on forehand having troubles with it.. the format, my struggle-field was the dark top in between the buildings. And it still is, if.. I wanted a poster. The positive of the top is it's suggesting an endless chain of cars also around the corner. At the same time already thinking it too empty overthere, while the dark did take too much attention away from the lady. I know, drawing a caricature in a decent format one can partially draw a very long snake in circles.., while photographing it one has to do with the reality of the moment. Probably I'm thinking the strength of the format the "most" important. Anyway, the chance for ever getting a poster for free has gone! :) Congrats Filip!! Scene and moment are helarious and unique..!

Thank you for showing off us an artwork.. Good composition and frame..

 

Especially, i like the Black&White choice, and well contrast..

 

The old lady crossing the street adds more meaning to the photo.. She cries as she is a rebel.. :)

 

Thank you for sharing..

What a great photo! Inside this strong image an observer can see a story, a good composition, a contrast between cars and old woman and, last but not last a nice tonal range. Oustanding work!!!

The more you look at her and then look up to 'the rest of the world' I

get the idea that indeed, one person can make a difference. One person crossing the street, one photographer with a camera. What a wonderful to

make a difference in the lives of all who see this picture. Thank you

both.

I feel this is not about just one person holding up traffic. It's a more powerful statement than that. It's about us as individuals getting more and more overwhelmed by the world around us. We are slowly losing our grip on that.

 

Although in itself it's valid enough some images transcend being subject to technical debate. This is one of them

What a gorgeous photograph. The structure and the execution are just great. The jaywalking person is almost like a bonus to an already tremendous shot. I'm fine with or without the suggested cropping. The tighter crop does make it feel more tense and impending but the inclusion of more of sidewalks and buildings gives it more of a "just another day" feeling to me, which has its own charm.

 

Your portfolio is very nice, a bit of everything that shows your range as a photographer and your comfort in different environments and situations.

 

Great work.

Your photograph made me want to examine it and become engaged in the action. For me that is one of the major criteria a photograph should meet. Your composition and black white balance are terrific, too. How observant you are for spotting the opportunity. Stonedance