I was wandering quite aimlessly around Kazimierz, the old Jewish district in Krakow, when I noticed someone taking photographs of the side of a building. As often happens I looked up to see what the subject was that had so captivated so many happy-snappers.
The old woman looked so happy feeding the pigeons (despite the fact that they're horrid creatures), and had such a wonderful expression. She saw us photographing her from below, and still she seemed kind and natural and not at all annoyed, which is a real rarity I think.
So this is dedicated to her, to the mystery woman, for giving to me such a magnificent scene to shoot. I only hope I've done her justice.
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PuppiesAreProzac 50 months ago | reply
Great picture! Your photo has been featured at Puppies Are Prozac with attribution on this page: puppiesareprozac.com/human-animal-bond-research/pets-as-l.... Thanks for offering the CC license!
pondage 50 months ago | reply
terrific.....!!
besfort z 50 months ago | reply
wow! great capture!
id hate to be her though!
Claudete Dorocinski 50 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Kultura Polski (Cultura Polonesa), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Just Madi 50 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Old Soul, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
u c c r o w 49 months ago | reply
impressive indeed...
Agnieszka G. 49 months ago | reply
Lovely shot and the whole story ! Well deserved Explore !!!! Congrats !!!!
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Tara Holland 49 months ago | reply
beautiful!
mmatasic 49 months ago | reply
This is a great photo. I like the story in it and how the old lady is smiling... :)
I found this photo because you asked me to Explore My Photostream
Cerilka 49 months ago | reply
I love Kazimierz and I loved this photo!
Amazing capture!
Nice to meet You!
Raymond Wealthy 49 months ago | reply
Great.
Dan McKechnie 49 months ago | reply
This is wonderful.
pompey shoes 48 months ago | reply
You have definitely done her justice, its a superb shot!
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Bogota Colombia 47 months ago | reply
nice concept!!
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jodexena 47 months ago | reply
Great composition, from the color to the subjects, timing was perfect and as an artist I gotta say that this pic can stir emotions it can make me really happy or sad, mostly happy for the old woman and for the birds that enjoy that connection, by the way I do not for one second think that pigeons are horrid animals, they are pretty smart but their only mistake is to get too close to humans and trust them, with dire consecuences, I find them smart, loving and beautiful birds. Why would they be a worldwide sign of peace then? Just give them a chance and know them before a negative conclusion..otherwise cheers for a job well done
let_it-be 44 months ago | reply
great PHOTO!
GO TO MY FAVORITES!
CONTRATS!
szentlaszlo 39 months ago | reply
Magnific picture, i use it here: www.eloszto.hu/cikkek/munka/2010/03/04/kulfoldon_elo_magy...
Iota- 27 months ago | reply
Such a lovely photo and what a charming lady!
DearNewton 14 months ago | reply
Cool