virginia square Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a metro subway stop in Wash D.C.

I wish most museums, churches, and other public venues will change their policy regarding use of tripods; but I do understand (although not completely) that this policy is for security reason. No tripod was used here, and I had to open the aperture to allow lights. PP work involved desaturation, auto exposure, and sizing.

Best Friday to all.

jhm, JanD, snunney, ChrisJ, bostankorkulugu, pauloog, pablominto, danos, Cretense, Budapestman, Benedict, hispic, belido, John_F_Kennedy, ciakgiak, bakes888, AiresSantos has marked this note useful

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jhm (82043) 2009-08-28 3:32

Hello Danilo,

A very lovely shot out of the metro, perfect perfective.
Colours are superb, also the sharpness and clarity.
Nice composition, nice presentation too. TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

JanD (14538) 2009-08-28 3:46

Howdy Cunejo!
Wonderful shot from Metroland! Excellent light and colors. Dynamic picture.
Regards.

snunney (34460) 2009-08-28 3:57

Hello Danilo,
A very good perspective along this metro platform with the added bonus of the brightly lit train. I like the repeating motifs in the tiling on the walls and ceiling. Exposure is very well managed. Excellent detail.

ChrisJ (69895) 2009-08-28 4:03

Hi Danilo

Incredible linear perspective, with impeccable sharpness & punchy contrast & saturation. I like the graphism & repetition of the patterns in a mostly b&w tonal range, contrasting against the red streaks of color on the train. Tfs!

hay_kes (28562) 2009-08-28 4:16

Hi Danilo,
What a stunning image vith great POV, colours, light and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-08-28 4:22

Hi Danilo
I share your view about use of tripods, but here I find amazing you were even allowed to take this hand held picture in such a paranoiac environment as the US, trying to do it in London could lead you to jail, I was stopped from photographing in the Brussels Metro and in Paris it's forbidden as well. It's all plain bullshit nonsense because they can't enforce it with mobile phones, are people phoning of photographing for Al Qaeda ??? I get a modern feeling from this image and the warm color radiating from the subway are pleasant
Have a nice day JY

besnard (30406) 2009-08-28 4:26

Bonjour Danilo
Un très joli cliché, un effet graphique assuré, une belle profondeur d'image et une grande netteté, bref du bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

npecanhuk (13479) 2009-08-28 5:24

Hello Danilo!
Yes, I agree with you regarding the use of tripods in certain places! Anyway, even without it, you certainly did a superb photo job here!
The visual results are so attractive and truly beautiful, with colors, lights and graphism that are very eye-catching! The ceiling is pretty interesting and very nice indeed!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards and greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan

bostankorkulugu (33450) 2009-08-28 5:26

the best metro shot i ve senn for a long time... the wide angle lens did a great job, also those red lights... real cool stuff danilo...

pauloog (6320) 2009-08-28 9:24

Hello Danilo,
Also without a tripod you managed to take thsi sharp and clear view. Fine colour contrast between the greyish white of the metro station, the warmer light inside the wagons, and the red lights.
Regards,
Paul

yquem46 (7810) 2009-08-28 10:23

Nice graphism in this diagonal and all these rectangles as a pattern
the red and siver match quite well here
well done Danilo
Cheers
patrick

Gerrit (35547) 2009-08-28 10:45

hi Danilo,
great catch of the people inside and a wonderful strong image with some remarkable lights.
regards, Gerrit

pablominto (40306) 2009-08-28 10:58

Hello Danilo,

Amazing wide angle effect, it is like the train is twisted with the distance from the camera!
Otherwise stunning lines, and the point of view is perfect...
The people inside is an important element, contrasting well with the graphical impression from the location!

Greetings,
Pablo -

worldcitizen (2233) 2009-08-28 12:27

Hello Danilo,
Your composition and presentation are really striking. I love the graphism and the way the red lights reflect against the train. The sharpness and details are so wonderful that we can clearly see the people inside. This looks like a train to the future. :-)

TravelerNL (2951) 2009-08-28 12:34

Hi Danilo,
A well composed photo you are posting here. The bit cold and sterile atmosphere of the station is well captured here. The red lights do live it up a little though.
The passengers are well captured here. I just wonder how a certain part of the ceiling got so dark.
Regards,
Harko

danos (32056) 2009-08-29 0:28

Hi Danilo,
impressive perspective and POV of the metro subway in Wash DC.I like the futuristic lights on the side of the train,as the clarity and the sharpness of the scene without tripod.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Cretense (55406) 2009-08-29 3:27

Hi Danilo!

Fantastic photo, with amazing futuristic atmosphere, like a scene from a science fiction movie! Excellent framing and composition, amazing perspective with so many dynamic, converging lines! Perfect light managment and colours!

Hercules

Budapestman (41394) 2009-08-29 5:46

Hi Danilo,
very spectacular photo with splendid composition and fantastic architectural details, the perspective of the photo is superb, excellent lights and clarity. Great impression, Tfs! Have a nice weeked!
George
Ps. Thank you for your kind words to my photo

TAEvents (4722) 2009-08-29 8:20

Hello,

Nice station of this metro !
I like the graphic style of this station. Nice colors with this small red light.
Good job !
Thierry

Benedict (7062) 2009-08-29 21:00

with or without a tripod, Danilo's caliber is tops!
all are in agreement with me, no doubt!
Benedict

pmase29 (72) 2009-08-30 8:27

Hi Danilo,

I love everything about this photo. The alternating pattern of light and dark on the ceiling, the effect of the platform lights on the side of the train and the way each window of the train captures a different scene of daily DC life makes this picture truly unique. I've ridden the metro many times, but I have never seen like this.

Great job!!

Patrick

Silvio1953 (41244) 2009-08-30 10:10

Ciao Danilo, splendid composition with fantastic perspective, wonderful light, very well done, ciao Silvio

hispic (7399) 2009-08-30 20:12

Hello Danilo,
Red in a row like butterflies flying attracts me. Passengers in the car have been expertly rendered with warm color. The perspective and sharpness are also splendid.
Regards, Hisashi

Nicou (44323) 2009-08-31 1:44

Hello,

quel graphisme, merveilleux iamge ce plafond en voûte est superbe, avec le train, ce couleurs, une merveille.

bravoe t amitié

Nicou

rodgerg (23539) 2009-08-31 12:09

Hello Danilo,

A very creative, very original, very efficience and very nice photowork. Good managment of light and great prpsect. The dyanmis and the graphic effect are very nice. An iamge full of life too. Congratulations.
best regards,
Roger

belido (16169) 2009-09-01 8:01

Hola Danilo,

stunning composition. The strong perspective combined with the excellent exposure management make this a pleasant seen. Much different than the NY subway :)) Very good work!
Regards,
Carlos

John_F_Kennedy (31009) 2009-09-03 3:43

Hello Danillo,
I like the angle of lighting here, really brings out that beautiful train. A nice perspective! Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

ciakgiak (10350) 2009-09-04 12:50

Hello Danilo
A very splendid image of the metro, with a perfect perspective in diagonal.
Colours are really superb so as the sharpness and the quality.
I like a lot this impressive composition, well done. TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
Giorgio

bakes888 (18055) 2009-09-06 1:49

Hi Danilo.
Excellent photo, good sharpness and detail for a handheld shot. Nice light management. Very well composed with nice perspective and POV. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

AiresSantos (41692) 2009-09-06 23:22

Hi Danilo
Amazing colours and graphism in this great picture of the metro in Georgetown
I like a lot the architecture and the light effect in the train
TFS and have a nice week
Aires