This warm and dynamic panorama focuses on one movement: a man running towards the platform, caught precisely in that brief, decisive moment between haste and hope. The image is shot from behind, making the viewer walk with him almost automatically, as if you yourself feel his pace as you accelerate towards the train. The warm glow that lies over the scene - perhaps from rising sun, station lights or reflections on metal and glass - gives it an almost cinematic feel.
What makes this image special is its strong symmetry. The lines of the platform, railings, light reflections and architecture all lead to the central point: the man on the move. This symmetry creates calm within the movement and structure within the rush, making the photo feel both exciting and harmonious. The panoramic rendition enhances that feeling even more; your gaze glides wide through space, but is always guided back to the same core.
The photo not only captures an everyday moment, but elevates it into something timeless: the universal ritual of running to just catch that train. Energy, light and geometry come together in an image that feels like the beginning of a story.
Sjoerd Lammers
The Netherlands
Olympus OM-D + iPhone/Hipstamatic
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