Comments: players

Utterly brilliant. I enjoyed this immensely.

Posted by Nadia at June 10, 2008 12:54 AM

That was amazing! Man you never disappoint! I just wanna say you are a great inspiration dude. Keep on doing what you do.


Posted by Ryan Felix at June 10, 2008 01:00 AM

Just found your site last week and really enjoy it, today's post was a special treat. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration!

Posted by M. Dawson at June 10, 2008 01:47 AM

that was great. thanks for posting it.

Posted by fathima at June 10, 2008 02:00 AM

love the picture with the rays of light from the car, and nice video.

Posted by Hippie Johnny at June 10, 2008 02:15 AM

I'm curious as to whether or not you got their permission prior to shooting all those frames? This applies to your more general street photography as well. Thanks!

Posted by Richard at June 10, 2008 02:20 AM

Fantastic job, congratulations!

Posted by Joaquín Arias at June 10, 2008 03:17 AM

Simply amazing Sam - right out of the top drawer this one! :D

Posted by Ben Watkins at June 10, 2008 03:51 AM

Made my day, the video and it makes me miss home too. Thanks and more please.

Posted by anne at June 10, 2008 04:18 AM

Thanks for this great shot.

Posted by lucacicca at June 10, 2008 05:01 AM

I was going to do this tonight, but nothing as good as this! I might have to rethink my subject and do it differently.

Posted by Jasper at June 10, 2008 06:21 AM

I've just discovered your website and I have to say.. wow, your shots, your video, are just amazing.. so creative!

Posted by Ruben - Reallyjapan at June 10, 2008 06:37 AM

Way cool!

Posted by Pauly at June 10, 2008 07:43 AM

Totally agree - you have done it again!! Awsome setup position too with nobody seeming to notice (even some standing right close to the camera for a few frames). Amazing the guy and girl across the street. They staying almost the whole hour. Off to watch it again, again.

Posted by ROB at June 10, 2008 08:07 AM

The still shot alone is stunning - the juxtaposition of speeds is so perfectly captured. The video version is just unreal - well composed and tells a great, simple story. Excellent!

Posted by mark at June 10, 2008 08:15 AM

a word i do not use often: awesome! and intriguing....

Posted by Ingrid at June 10, 2008 08:31 AM

I love the stark contract between the drawn out tail lights of the passing cars (indicating speed) and how the chess players sit there, at ease and taking the time to contemplate their next move.

It's visually extremely strong if you ask me.

Posted by Thomas at June 10, 2008 08:48 AM


Very fine! Fantastic idea!

Posted by Markku at June 10, 2008 08:59 AM

Great shot, love the motion blur of the car crossing the frame.

Posted by Jay at June 10, 2008 09:07 AM

Very, very, very cool.

Posted by Jesse Moscoe at June 10, 2008 09:21 AM

looks like they're making their moves telepathically

Posted by (S)wine at June 10, 2008 09:27 AM

oh great shot this one!
a story on its own!
besides being esthetically great, it also has enough elements to grab your attention! nice!

Posted by dieter dl at June 10, 2008 09:43 AM

Brilliant!

Posted by Stephen at June 10, 2008 09:47 AM

Awesome, Sam. The music is perfect for this kind of time lapse... It kept making me think of the film, Koyaniskatsy (soundtrack by Phillip Glass). It is fascinating to watch an everyday scene unfold in this way!

Posted by Kimberly Way at June 10, 2008 10:39 AM

That video is positively beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

Posted by blaise at June 10, 2008 10:40 AM

Nice!

Posted by FAHIM at June 10, 2008 10:57 AM

I love the "golden hour" color in the still shot.

Posted by Kevin at June 10, 2008 10:58 AM

wallpaper?

Posted by SImon at June 10, 2008 11:02 AM

amazing

Posted by rsowen at June 10, 2008 12:06 PM

I love the Koyaanisqatsi inspiration!

Great work!

Posted by Alan Bacchus at June 10, 2008 01:32 PM

That video scene is a fantastic 'slice of life' in Toronto!

You've discovered a unique formula that will, no doubt, be emulated by many.

Posted by George Dunbar at June 10, 2008 01:33 PM

Awe inspiring! Thats why I have come back every day since I discovered your site over 2 years ago!

Excellent work Sam as always.

A big fan,

Alex

Posted by Alex at June 10, 2008 03:07 PM

That's a great image with a beautiful contrast. I also loved the video, especially with its very appropriate soundtrack.

Posted by Alexandre at June 10, 2008 03:46 PM

You shameless Koyaanisqatsi lover you!

Posted by Bob Stein at June 10, 2008 05:52 PM

Amazing picture! I visit your web-site daily and it definitely inspires me to stretch myself in terms of thinking!

Posted by Swetha Balla at June 10, 2008 06:24 PM

le monde n'existe plus que sur l'échiqier

Posted by lasiate at June 10, 2008 06:37 PM

Tres cool!! The resolution on the HD version of the video is impressive too.

Posted by mark at June 10, 2008 07:17 PM

great photo and even better video!

Posted by s.a. at June 10, 2008 08:17 PM

Very interesting...

Posted by Robb Davidson at June 10, 2008 11:05 PM

i love this on so many levels. great job!

Posted by sanam at June 10, 2008 11:53 PM

I've been reading this site for a good two years, and I've gotta say that this is your best work yet Sam.

Posted by Kristian at June 11, 2008 01:26 AM

nice shot! you captured the chessplayers just as they moved :D

Posted by jessica at June 11, 2008 02:04 AM

Bravo! This entry bring smiles to my face.

Merci Sam

Posted by Faramarz at June 11, 2008 11:48 AM

Freaking awesome!

Posted by alexandru savu at June 11, 2008 01:35 PM

This is quite an amazing compilation, and such quality. Your photography is among the best of the best!

Posted by Quinn at June 11, 2008 11:42 PM

I couldn't hear the music (i am at work...) but the video looks just great! The beauty of the everyday-life. People sitting on a table at the sidewalk.. could be any of us... just great!

Posted by el peaton at June 12, 2008 03:43 PM

wow - that is fantastic!

Posted by Jenny at June 12, 2008 07:03 PM

very touching.

Posted by nekto at June 18, 2008 05:05 PM

is that phillip glass? fantastic choice of music!

Posted by inna G at June 19, 2008 04:47 PM
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