This photo was taken by Christopher Walker (aka SoylentGreen23) in the old Jewish district of Kazimierz in Krakow, Poland. The photo is so magnificent and the woman’s expression so joyfully serene that we wanted to put them in the Outstanding People category.

Of the photograph, Walker wrote, “I was wandering quite aimlessly … 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.”

(via flickr.com)