City Competition 2 2014 - all cities! : Entry Number 48

Judges Comment

In some sense this image represents an outlier in the group, but it stood out in a good way. This image captured a slice of time the fully embodies the sensibility and activity of city life. It does so in an engaging way that allows the viewer to share in that moment to feel like we were there. The man seems recognizable to all, but we can’t place him. Do you know him? Even though this seems to be a snapshot, the spacing of the people and movement of the people works well compositionally. Great timing!

Photographers Comment

This photo was taken on the esplanade beside the Bund in Shanghai in 2004 .It shows a group exercising to music in the early morning.This is one of many groups doing tai chi,exercises and even ballroom dancing on the esplanade. I have been lucky to,have travelled extensively and wherever I am ,at home or overseas,I am always up early and walking invairably with a camera..On this occasion I was using my Leica Digilux 1.
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