'Rushing'

A commuter bag slung over one arm, reading material in hig right

hand, in an intentionally blurry capture to mirror his motion, races for

the about-to-close gate from wihch his commuter train is about to leave

for home at the end of the day at the Gare du Nord (North Train

Station), Paris. Your ratings, crirtiques and observations are invited

and most welcome. If you rate harshly, very critically, or wish to make a

remark, please submit a helpful and constructive comment; please

share your photographic knowledge to help improve my photography.

Thanks! Enjoy! John

I really like this idea! I love the composition of the guy rushing to or from work but I'm having trouble seeing where the focus of the photo is. I agree that the guy should be out of focus so imply movement, but I still feel that some part of the photo should be in extremely clear focus to bring more attention to the fact that they guy is moving so quickly, or maybe it's time I go and get new glasses :). Hope this helps! - Lex

Your view point expressed is precisely the reason I put photos up for critique.

If I'm back in Gare du Nord at this place I may go for a retry, and in the meantime, I'll keep your advice in mind.  It was in the back of my mind also.

Thanks for throwing your hat in the ring.  It helps to have feedback.

Of course, as a piece of art, there's an issue of whether of not it shoud be in focus at all; that may be a photographer's canard -- artists may have less problem with that issue.

john

John (Crosley)