Don't Look Back

wonderfully inclusive composition, Jack. i feel it as you might have filmed it; a representation of what it actually felt like being in that street in this scene. movement in all ;-} dp 

Thanks. Nice of you to comment. It also gives me a chance to expand on your remarks. It really was very much a case of being there right in the thick of things. As I was crossing the street I happened to notice this driver in his car waiting for the light. A lot of times there's glare from the windshield or obscuring shadows but this time the guy was clearly visible behind the wheel. As I was passing in front of his car I suddenly turned and snapped the picture. That's sometimes a dicey moment. Often you can buy off the subject of a candid shot with a smile or a friendly wave but I somehow didn't think that would do the trick on this occasion. The title refers to the advice I gave myself at the time :don't look back, just keep walking."

Jack, I agree  with you. " Don't Look Back" while crossing road, for a photo-opportunity:-)

 

The reflection, contrast and B&W tonality reminds me works of El Porte-Bonheur. This is what concerning the car and driver. Rest is very yours as well the final result.

Another virtual layer cake. I'm attracted to the reflections in the hood of the car as much as anything else. There is lots to like about this one.