Passing By Collage No.5

• Photographer
  Zili Zhang
• Technical Info
  130mm, F/2.8, 1/250, Iso 1600
• Photo Date
  2019-11-08

I took these photos in 2019 and recently arranged them as a collage. They’re part of my long-term project Passing By, which captures people walking past Manhattan shop windows. This piece is unique because the images are arranged to create visual connections across opposite corners. Each silhouette is lined up while telling its own story. The title holds a double meaning:they walked passing by this empty shopping window — and passing by each other.

Zili Zhang is an award-winning photographer based in Greenwich, CT. He was named Conceptual Photographer of the Year by Exposure One, Gold from 1839 Awards and ND Magazine. His work has also been recognized by Smithsonian, IPA, PX3, TIFA and many more. He explores quiet visual dialogues and seeks serenity through simplicity. His photographs aim to transform the ordinary into timeless, poetic expressions.