Parcour # 2

The Grand Opening of Copenhagen Parcour Park 29 August 2009

 

Thanks for looking !

 

All comments and ratings are welcome...

i enjoy myself spending time with your pictures Marie-Louise - real new and interesting work. I appreciate how the pictures show a photographer accepted, totally accepted, almost invisible. This is a fine example of a real strong composition with a surreal vibe for good measure.

The tableau at the top of the photo resembles ancient friezes, with a studied casualness of pose which still has a strong geometric tension: not quite symmetrical, but very vibrant.  That group balances the forward dimension of the parcour action in the foreground.  The timing is exquisite, with the fingertip of the right hand perfectly positioned amidst the serrated shadows to focus and hold the entire composition.

I am particularly fond of this photo because it succeeds in integrating an interesting background and an active foreground in a dynamic, unique moment...which is my personal goal in street and "decisive moment" photography. 

The shadows, wood, clouds and cloth tones are rendered very well and complement each other.

Some of the edge incident on the right seems a little arbitrary, but it doesn't detract from the photo as a whole.  Just prevents it from being totally perfect, and who needs that?

 

This is incredible, compliments!

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