Utterly brilliant. I enjoyed this immensely.
Posted by Nadia at June 10, 2008 12:54 AMThat was amazing! Man you never disappoint! I just wanna say you are a great inspiration dude. Keep on doing what you do.
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 AMthat was great. thanks for posting it.
Posted by fathima at June 10, 2008 02:00 AMlove the picture with the rays of light from the car, and nice video.
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 AMFantastic job, congratulations!
Posted by Joaquín Arias at June 10, 2008 03:17 AMSimply amazing Sam - right out of the top drawer this one! :D
Posted by Ben Watkins at June 10, 2008 03:51 AMMade my day, the video and it makes me miss home too. Thanks and more please.
Posted by anne at June 10, 2008 04:18 AMThanks for this great shot.
Posted by lucacicca at June 10, 2008 05:01 AMI 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 AMI'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 AMWay cool!
Posted by Pauly at June 10, 2008 07:43 AMTotally 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 AMThe 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 AMa word i do not use often: awesome! and intriguing....
Posted by Ingrid at June 10, 2008 08:31 AMI 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!
Great shot, love the motion blur of the car crossing the frame.
Posted by Jay at June 10, 2008 09:07 AMVery, very, very cool.
Posted by Jesse Moscoe at June 10, 2008 09:21 AMlooks like they're making their moves telepathically
Posted by (S)wine at June 10, 2008 09:27 AMoh great shot this one!
a story on its own!
besides being esthetically great, it also has enough elements to grab your attention! nice!
Brilliant!
Posted by Stephen at June 10, 2008 09:47 AMAwesome, 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!
That video is positively beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by blaise at June 10, 2008 10:40 AMNice!
Posted by FAHIM at June 10, 2008 10:57 AMI love the "golden hour" color in the still shot.
Posted by Kevin at June 10, 2008 10:58 AMwallpaper?
Posted by SImon at June 10, 2008 11:02 AMamazing
Posted by rsowen at June 10, 2008 12:06 PMThat 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 PMAwe 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 PMThat'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 PMYou shameless Koyaanisqatsi lover you!
Posted by Bob Stein at June 10, 2008 05:52 PMAmazing 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 PMle monde n'existe plus que sur l'échiqier
Posted by lasiate at June 10, 2008 06:37 PMTres cool!! The resolution on the HD version of the video is impressive too.
Posted by mark at June 10, 2008 07:17 PMgreat photo and even better video!
Posted by s.a. at June 10, 2008 08:17 PMVery interesting...
Posted by Robb Davidson at June 10, 2008 11:05 PMi love this on so many levels. great job!
Posted by sanam at June 10, 2008 11:53 PMI'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 AMnice shot! you captured the chessplayers just as they moved :D
Posted by jessica at June 11, 2008 02:04 AMFreaking awesome!
Posted by alexandru savu at June 11, 2008 01:35 PMThis 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 PMI 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 PMwow - that is fantastic!
Posted by Jenny at June 12, 2008 07:03 PMvery touching.
Posted by nekto at June 18, 2008 05:05 PMis that phillip glass? fantastic choice of music!
Posted by inna G at June 19, 2008 04:47 PM