Cool. I've always tried to make some pictures inside a bus, but trying to get an interesting perspective is hard when everybody is looking at you like you were mad or something...
I have to agree, the angle makes it. Reminds me that I need to force myself to move around a bit more when taking my own shots.. I'm undecided as to whether the condo towers through the windows help or hinder this. I'm wondering what it would have looked like if the windows had been overexposed (probably would feel a little more surreal). Then again, I'm just nitpicking a really nice image. :)
Oh wow! So much to see here and all fitting the "despair-ish" theme. The solitude of the single rider, his bag, and both sitting under that sign of "Have a complaint?" Great shot!
That Low angle is IT. that' the IT factor right there. Amazin shot...even the fact that the old man is looking outside makes it really interstin and the final touch of B&W.
Nice work
Wow ! Very nice contrast on this one ! Is it an HDR shot, actually ?
Love the angle, too !
2006-04-06
Miles
Thanks everyone :)
Albedo, it's not HDR, I did some dodging and burning to bring out the area under the chair so you could see his feet and the 'no frills' bag. Rather than use the dodging/burning tools in photoshop I prefer to create 'multiply' or 'screen' layers and selectively mask them.
I caught the bus this morning so I could have a few largers this afternoon with my cousin. It definitely did not look like this! Love the processing and excellent angle. Any strange looks while capturing it?
I definitely would have been too self-conscious to take this shot. even with no one on the bus, I would have thought the driver was looking at me funny for crouching down (or however you got the angle). Nice Job.
An all round great shot. The point of view is excellent, with the floor and repetition of the chairs and rails leading the eye to the front. I also love the patterns of the tall buildings outside the bus. Great work as always :)
Love it! Excellent tonal balance and contrast. Are you on the floor? Like someone above mentioned, I would have been too self-conscious -- something I need to get over if it's keeping me from shots like this.
Also, thanks for swinging by my site. When people leave me comments, it gives me a great opportunity to check out their work. Glad I got the opportunity to see yours!
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Comments
Moussa
Very nice indeed. Love the angle, the lighting and the fact that there is just one man in the streetcar. Pretty cool
2006-04-05
celik
This picture is beautiful. I loved the angle, and the clever burning, dodging. very nice work.
2006-04-05
Tanja > DoubleCrossed.ca
and frankly, the no frills bag seals the deal on this one. great capture.
2006-04-05
silviu parjolea
"Instant fav!" great tones/lighting/contrast..wonderful b&w shot!
congrats!
2006-04-05
zac
nice one miles. the perspective is perfect - love those buildings outside.
2006-04-05
matt
love this image .... fair play!
2006-04-06
david
great angle on this one!
2006-04-06
Tom
Love this one. It's like an old movie still.
2006-04-06
Adrian
Cool. I've always tried to make some pictures inside a bus, but trying to get an interesting perspective is hard when everybody is looking at you like you were mad or something...
PS: Thanks!
2006-04-06
Micki
Wow! Incredible shot! I wish I had been there to see you take this one.
2006-04-06
kendall
I have to agree, the angle makes it. Reminds me that I need to force myself to move around a bit more when taking my own shots.. I'm undecided as to whether the condo towers through the windows help or hinder this. I'm wondering what it would have looked like if the windows had been overexposed (probably would feel a little more surreal). Then again, I'm just nitpicking a really nice image. :)
2006-04-06
dan culberson
I love how sharp the buildings are through the bus window!
2006-04-06
Peter
awesome perspective and mood! I like this picture very much!
2006-04-06
Daniel Seguin
Oh wow! So much to see here and all fitting the "despair-ish" theme. The solitude of the single rider, his bag, and both sitting under that sign of "Have a complaint?" Great shot!
2006-04-06
Robert
Superb B&W and great choice on POV to cath the buildings and the gritty bus floor.
2006-04-06
Philippe
That Low angle is IT. that' the IT factor right there. Amazin shot...even the fact that the old man is looking outside makes it really interstin and the final touch of B&W.
Nice work
2006-04-06
Lee
looks lonely.
2006-04-06
mel
fabulous angle... it's hard to make the bus look interesting!
2006-04-06
Albedo
Wow ! Very nice contrast on this one ! Is it an HDR shot, actually ?
Love the angle, too !
2006-04-06
Miles
Thanks everyone :)
Albedo, it's not HDR, I did some dodging and burning to bring out the area under the chair so you could see his feet and the 'no frills' bag. Rather than use the dodging/burning tools in photoshop I prefer to create 'multiply' or 'screen' layers and selectively mask them.
2006-04-06
suresh
Lovely composition. Great BW shot.
2006-04-06
Shailja
You must be on the floor of the bus/train for this shot! Nice angle.
2006-04-06
JD
Great shot, while I love the persepective, and the atmosphere of the inside of the bus, I think its the outside buildings that really make it for me
2006-04-06
Jason Ertel
Brilliant shot... excellent clarity and mood.
Regards,
Jason
2006-04-06
Marko Krsic
good shot, TTC streetcar by any chance?
if you are interested i might be able to feature your link on my site... www.markokrsic.com
2006-04-06
Kevin T.
Fantastic shot. The angle is terrific and the textures of the floor, the seat backs, and his socks really stand out.
2006-04-06
ROB
I caught the bus this morning so I could have a few largers this afternoon with my cousin. It definitely did not look like this! Love the processing and excellent angle. Any strange looks while capturing it?
2006-04-06
manuel
yeah.. very nice. love composition and lights.i'm going to see your photos next night. keep on your good work
2006-04-07
Tuffer
I definitely would have been too self-conscious to take this shot. even with no one on the bus, I would have thought the driver was looking at me funny for crouching down (or however you got the angle). Nice Job.
2006-04-07
Massimo
Very difficult shot, with the light you probably had in there, but very well done.
2006-04-07
Raymond Tse
Great perspective & well processed to hold the highlights.
2006-04-07
Sakana
Very nice composition. The point of view is very interesting and give a large space. Great lighting and contrast too.
Congrat's
S.
2006-04-08
Graeme
point of view makes the shot. I admire your skill
2006-04-08
Phil
An all round great shot. The point of view is excellent, with the floor and repetition of the chairs and rails leading the eye to the front. I also love the patterns of the tall buildings outside the bus. Great work as always :)
2006-04-10
Brandon
Love it! Excellent tonal balance and contrast. Are you on the floor? Like someone above mentioned, I would have been too self-conscious -- something I need to get over if it's keeping me from shots like this.
Also, thanks for swinging by my site. When people leave me comments, it gives me a great opportunity to check out their work. Glad I got the opportunity to see yours!
2006-04-11
Donna
I love taking shots on buses, and looking at them...like here. nice one!
2006-04-11
henning/timeUnit
Very, very nice.
2006-04-16
chiaroscuro
Such amazing detail and tonal range. You certainly have a great talent for digital b&w.
2006-04-16