Stillness and speed

Photographer

Antonín Dudek

Category

Editorial Photography - Street

Company

Antonín Dudek

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

Czech Republic

Stillness and Speed captures a fleeting moment in an underground world where motion and stillness coexist. Taken in a metro station, the photograph contrasts the quiet presence of a lone figure with the rushing movement of a passing train. The hooded individual leans against the cold tiled wall, lost in thought, while the blurred streak of red and white reflects the relentless pace of city life.



This image is a study of time of waiting, of moving forward, of being caught in between. The warm artificial lights cast soft shadows, adding depth to the tunnel-like space, while the train’s motion blur emphasizes the speed at which life unfolds. The anonymous figure remains motionless, perhaps anticipating the next journey or simply observing the rhythm of the underground world.



By blending urban storytelling with striking visual contrast, Stillness and Speed highlights the quiet moments that often go unnoticed in the chaos of daily transit. It invites the viewer to pause and reflect, are we moving too fast, or are we simply waiting for the right moment to go?

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