Tough & Rugged IX: Cais d Sodre Photo

Photographer’s Note

Tough & Rugged IX: Cais do Sodre

This Lisbon railroad scene is perhaps as tough and rugged as it gets. Displayed here is a refurbished EMU (electrical multiple unit) from the Lisbon-Cascais service. The 30 years old stainless steel shell of these kind of trains is indestructible, they are the electric counterpart of the DMU (diesel etc.) displayed here) and here.
During renovation they were fitted with a flashy ABS nose and new smoked windows, fitted in a long dark band, ‘de rigueur’ for modern trains design. The train has interior stop indicators, air-conditioning, ambient music (....) , soundproofing and telephones.
The still nicely industrial looking result (some even call it ungainly bit I don’t agree with this) forms an appropriate combination with the I-beam modernist design of the also recently renovated platforms of the Cais do Sodre station. This station is part of an important Lisbon public transport hub as it’s adjacent to the Estação Fluvial (River-Ferry Terminal, with services to Cacilhas) and connects directly to the new terminus station of the Green Line metro.

PCS tech: corrected for perspective distortion, cropped, contrast, levels & curves adjusted USM-ed frame added and saved for the web.

exif data

Camera Manufacturer : OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Camera Model : C8080WZ
Exposure time [s] : 10/800
F-Number : F7.1
Exposure program : Aperture priority (3)
ISO speed ratings : 64
EXIF version : 02.20
Date taken : 2005:03:09 18:02:31
Exposure bias value : -3/10
Focal length [mm] : 16.100
Colour space : sRGB
Image width : 3264
Image length : 2448
Exposure mode : Manual (1)
White balance : Auto (0)
Contrast : Normal (0)
Saturation : High (2)
Sharpness : Hard (2)

Steft, carper, Fixfocus, nwoehnl, jhm, alvaraalto, Tue, pamastro, cmartos, Rinie_Hoff, MoosicMan, Voltri has marked this note useful

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snuggleaphagus (4132) 2005-04-23 2:57

The crispness of the photo is fantastic. The reflections bring a warmth ot the coldness of the marble and metal.
Thr framing is great too.

Hanssie (9131) 2005-04-23 3:23

And here's a real "Bertolucci" again, modernity....
This one is perfect composed with the yellow part in the right and the iron pillar against in the left, perfect in balance.
Nice pic, Bert !

Steft (5962) 2005-04-23 6:21

Hoi Bert,
Ik heb wel met iets met metro's en vind het leuk om op TE veel verschillende metro's uit allerlei landen te zien.

Mooi zacht licht vanaf de achtergrond dat zorgt voor zachte zilvergrijze tonen waarbij het geel van de metro goed bij past. Goede lijnen door de aanwezigheid van het plafond en de pilaar.
Goed werk hier!

Fijn weekend,
Stef T

Ebbe (9545) 2005-04-23 7:01

I like the hard metallic textures in this. Nice colorspot composition too in all grey.

carper (60991) 2005-04-23 7:24

een onvervalste Bert foto,
Bert die houdt van zijn stad aan de Maas.. Mooie lijnen, iets aan de donkere kant zou ik zo zeggedn. Maar verder uitstekend werk.
gr. Jaap

Fixfocus (9565) 2005-04-23 8:17

Dag Bert!
Excellent contribution to the theme!
Again a clear and straight composission,-the more I look at it-the more I like it!
Good and interesting note!

c_kyr (1810) 2005-04-23 10:26

Nice photo Bert!
The yellow color is great in the silver environment.
Thanks for sharing.

nwoehnl (61227) 2005-04-23 11:50

A very precise and judicious framing job on this one, Bert. The verticals really deserve their name here, and the modern elements provided by the platform architecture and the train are well presented in this diagonal angle. The yellow and green colors are nice dashes amongst the mostly metallic surfaces and textures. Well done.

jhm (76918) 2005-04-23 13:08

Dag Bert,
Geen zeer goed moment om deze foto te nemen op dit ogenblik, en absoluut met een grote scherpte, en zeker de keuren zijn ook van hoog kwaliteit, zelfs de weerspiegeling op het perron is duidelijk te zien,
Mooi werk Bert.
John.

alvaraalto (4347) 2005-04-23 18:18

Hallo Bert,
Echt weer een foto om lang naar te kijken en te genieten. Uitstekende compositie in prachtige grijstinten, fel geel front en groene balk en verder hier en daar een klein kleurtje.
Topper.
groet Rob

Tue (25367) 2005-04-23 18:21

Ik blijf dit soort transportfoto's altijd erg leuk vinden, misschien ook wel omdat ik zelf zo veel met het OV reis. Mooie compositie en kleuren! Goed werk! :-D

pamastro (7211) 2005-04-24 1:53

It goes well in your series of the rugged trains of Portugal. This one offers an interesting mix between tough and old and new and not so tough looking. The sides, with their exposed metal, offers the old feel while the yellow front almost looks like plastic in comparison. You really composed this one well, Bert, using all the lines to frame and bring the subject to life in its surroundings. And all sharp clear and colorful. Well done.

cmartos (6086) 2005-04-24 8:06

Hi Bert, I share pretty much Paul's impression here. An almost strange mix of old and new. Strange because it looks almost unrealistic, that carriage made of rugged steel and smooth yellow "plastic" as Paul sais. But that bold steel pylon on the left gives no chance to doubt, we're in the 21th century. BTW That pylon and the carriage make a strong play of lines, simple but powerful graphic impact. I also like the detail of the reflections on the carriage windows, specially the girl, a reflection of an outside element appearing inside. Very well caught Bert.

Rinie_Hoff (9332) 2005-04-24 16:12

Hi Bert, back to your old 'love',
I like the way you framed the train on the left and at the top. It seems to lead the way for the train, if there were no rails, your framing would lead it where to go. I like the square and no nonsense appearance of this train.
Brazilian colors BTW.

MoosicMan (1215) 2005-04-25 7:56

Good shot, Bert, excellent compo, good note. Now that you mention it, it does look like you could drive this train through a building!
Best wishes,
Matt

Voltri (1717) 2006-06-25 13:44

Bert, I looked through your photos of railroads and Portugese system in particulary, and I like them so much!
You really know how to take photos, making each type of a train looking differently and interesting in its own unique way.
Great photos, real masterpieces!