In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by Jak:
Up to 250 of the poorest people in our society have lived on the sidewalk outside an abandoned building for some many weeks now. They were a central feature of the local mayoral elections, which were swept by left-wing activists

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by Arachnophilia:
are they lining up for star wars episode 3 already?!?

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by chrysalis:
Pushing the title a bit, no?

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by jimmsp:
Good. I think a closer crop, just right of the pole, with less building, would be more effective. Still, 8.

Jim msp

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by rll07:
are those actually squatters? or are they waiting in line for Briteney spears tix... good pic powerful -

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by PTLParsons:
I like the title and photo. Go together real well. But I think B&W would have added drama to this shot. Maybe lighten it up a little and lighten the contrast some. Good composition though with nice subject. Very much where it's at today. Maybe try a B&W and just see. Just a thought and only my opinion. But good photo. PTL7 Feel B&W would have added a couple of points for me.

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by magnetic9999:
holy cow. that is so weird. gotta find out where this is. i see a doves poster so i wanna go there already. kudos for bringing me this bizarre scene :) mag99

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by Turbotech:
This is a good shot. Lots of color. Not taken in the harsh mid day. Wish you were a little closer.

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by myqyl:
A lot of strong diagonals in this shot! The foreground seems a little overexposed, but that kind of thing is common to photojournalism... Definitely on target for the challenge in a week when so many weren't... Nice catch! ~ MyQyl ~

In the Heart of the City, the Squatters' Village Grows
by Jak

Comment by JamieWillmott:
Needs to be closer to the subject.