Photographer's Note
Here is the view of the famous and iconic for Chicago's cityscape CTA trains(Chicago Transit Authority).
Originally the photo was in color,but somehow I find it much better in B&W color scheme.I cut also the image so that it has more panoramic look.
I hope you like it.
danos, jhm, Sonata11, ikeharel, raszid62, mirosu, aliabazari, Hansaphotos, baddori has marked this note useful
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bayno
(16395) 2012-09-04 0:59
Ciao Krzysztof,
I really like the image and find excellent choice of B & W, I enjoyed it a little bit to make a small WS correcting lens distortion and adding a bit of contrast...I hope it does not bother you, excellent sharp and cutting..train is one of my favourite theme...
have a good day...
Valter
Silvio1953
(99133) 2012-09-04 1:14
Ciao Krzysztof, great perspective on train, lovely B&W composition, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
TopGeo
(38000) 2012-09-04 1:22
Hello Krzystof! Great capture train choice great 'low' POV, very good framing and composition! Excellent perspective! Great light management, excellent choice of b&w with great contrasts!
best regards
Geo...
danos
(74460) 2012-09-04 2:23
Witaj Krzysztof,
nice the B/W format with the train belonging to CTA to be presented perfect.I like the clarity of the image as the excellent light management of it.
Have a good day,danos
dkmurphys
(37377) 2012-09-04 3:04
HI Krzysztof,
Genuine American image. I like the POV and the b&w choice. Well taken, enjoy a fine day.
Daniel
JFS
(32425) 2012-09-04 3:06
Krzysztof, you are with the B&W too, as Noel, and I like it! Pics in B&W have more character,and the skill of the photograph is more evident, it's my modest opinion....I like the detail of this station in Chicago, so typical there. Good memories...
Have a good day!
Cheers,
Juan
jhm
(123068) 2012-09-04 4:06
Witaj Krzysztof,
A black and white picture out of America
Nice perspective and depth image.
Excellent composition, perfect captured.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice day,
John
cornejo
(18688) 2012-09-04 5:01
Hello Krzysztof, very good photo of this convoy of the famous Chicago metro line, very good idea presentation in black and white, it seems an old, very good framing and sharpness. Very good and interesting job well done, congratulations my friend. Tfs.
Good afternoon and happy week.
Best regards and best wishes.
Angel.
Sonata11
(28726) 2012-09-04 8:14
Witaj Krzysztof,
Ciekawe ujecie tej jednoski kolejowej ktorej zachowujesz wspaniala perspektywe. Doskonaly wybor koloru B&W szczegolnie dla tego kadru. Wydaje mi sie tak wykonane zdjecie ma specyficzna atmosferke, ktora tez przyciaga uwage. Widzac czarno biale zdjecie z reguly przypominaja mi dziecinne lata. Podoba mi sie to
zdjecie w takim wykonaniu. Bardzo dobra praca. Dzieki.
Serdecznie pozdraeiam,
Barbara
ikeharel
(38022) 2012-09-04 8:34
Hi Krzysztof, An intriguing subject those old running subway train.
Why on B&W? but i muat say this enhanced the outlines on buildings and the moving train.
Fine shot, good shutter used.
Ike
Noel_Byrne
(8033) 2012-09-04 13:58
Hi Krzysztof
B&W is a perfect choice and again sets a wonderful mood here. Its strange, as I would never have really considered B&W for urban scenes like this, but you have shown me it works very well. I also love how the train looks like it has a pointed roof (or my initial though, the train is wearing a hat!). Great sign to the right too.
Best wishes
Noel
raszid62
(18472) 2012-09-05 0:52
Cześć
Bardzo dobrym pomysłem była tu konwersja zdjęcia do B&W.
Przydaje to obrazowi siły. Zawsze jak myślę o Chicago przychodzą mi na myśl właśnie te kolejki.
Bardzo dobra jakość fotografii.
Pozdrawiam
Józek
chrisvek
(5645) 2012-09-05 6:16
Hello Krzysztof
Very nice A&M capture with great composition and depth.Very good architectural details and lightning management.
Best Regards
Chris
mirosu
(5553) 2012-09-05 7:26
Hello Krzystof,
Excellent B & W conversion. I like very much the slight diagonal arrrangement. Very clean, sharp photo taken from perfect viewpoint allowing tee also part of parallel rails and the boards on the oposite side of the train. The whole ist taken in very good liht.
mauro61
(52527) 2012-09-05 14:07
ciao Krzysztof,
il bianco e nero rende l'immagine senza tempo e la definizione la valorizza molto.
Buono il taglio con i grattacieli a fare da cornice,
saluti
maurizio
aliabazari
(10165) 2012-09-05 18:37
Hi Krzysztofa
Uwielbiam czarno-biały wybór. Linie kolejowe i okna dialogowe, stworzył piękną kombinację.
Dobrze grać.
w stosunku
emka
(58944) 2012-09-05 23:57
Witaj,
podoba mi sie ta wersja czarno-biała i format. Zdjecie ma troche staroswiecki urok. Fajna kolejka i stacja.
Pozdrawiam M.
Hansaphotos
(5581) 2012-09-07 17:30
Hello Krzysztof
A fine shot of the train. A picture that works well in your choice of B&W. I`ve seen the workshop that has been made for this shot, but I think when it comes to contrast, I like this version better. The only thing is that in the WS the glimpse of a roof in the left part has disappeared, and that`s a good thing. I love the surrounding architecture. I have to travel back there sometime..Great work:) TFS.
Best regards, Erling
baddori
(19065) 2012-09-09 6:54
Krzysztof
When, as in this image, the B & W is located at the "top".
The train from the old lines and a "Cult" films that featured large cities and movimentopendolare with public services.
Handwriting and diagonal.
Environment and atmosphere.
thanks
GF
serp2000
(29584) 2012-09-13 10:06
Hi, Krzystof,
Well done. It looks like a document photo. Good b&w version, perfect sharpness. Your photo reminds me a numerous American movies. Excellent register! TFS!
Pozdrawiam!
Serghei
pajaran
(36858) 2012-10-01 13:43
Dobro vece.
Lep pogled ...
Dobra ostrina i kontrast.
Dobar tekst i kompozicija, lepa panorama.
Lep voz i arhitektura.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Srecno.
Paja.
Good evening.
Nice view ...
Good sharpness and contrast.
Good content and composition, beautiful panorama.
Nice train and architecture.
Good evening and all the best in the new week that started.
Good luck.
Paja.
ACL1978
(6091) 2012-10-04 14:52
Black and white definitely gives it the kind of gritty, urban feel a train like the El should have, Krzysztof. I like how you've framed this, with the train stretching back out of frame and the buildings paralleling it along the way, creating a sense of movement despite the train being stopped. Including the signs at left was a great choice too, offsetting the main subject nicely.
Andrew
fabbs99
(6254) 2012-11-12 4:38
Hi Krzysztof,
Nice shot of the train in B&W.Very clear image with absolute sharpness.Impressive panoramic view.Very well done.TFS.
Best Regards
Farhat
jcpix
(3756) 2013-04-02 16:43
Hi Krzystof,
With my recent run of pictures from NYC, I think it's clear that I've been in a "big city" mood for the last week or so. It's no wonder this one caught my attention, I love the gritty kind of urban scene this portrays...especially with the black & white scheme. The point of view is excellent, showing the train surrounded by buildings, it really has a great sense of placement. The angle chosen here shows a lot of good detail and features of the train lines, particularly showing the railway station sign. I bet this would have a great antique look and nostalgic feel if it were converted to a Sepia tone. Very nice shot!
Have a great day.
Cheers,
Jason
Photo Information
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Copyright: Krzysztof Kusy (krzychu30)
(9369) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Black & White
- Date Taken: 2011-04-20
- Categories: Transportation
- Camera: Olympus E-420, Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5-6, Hoya CIR-PL UV 58mm
- Exposure: f/4.5, 1/100 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2012-09-04 0:32
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