A Desirable Path Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taken at Hua Mak train station located at the outskirts of Bangkok. This path will lead you to the main city of Bangkok where a glimpse of the sky scrappers seen from a distant. I've been desiring to cross this path by train but never had time to do it.

Exif Data
Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D50
Software = Ver.1.00
Date Time = 2008:06:24 19:08:49
Exposure Time = 1/30 sec
F-Stop = f/3.5
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
ExifVersion = 0221
Date Time Original = 2008:06:24 19:08:49
Date Time Digitized = 2008:06:24 19:08:49
Shutter Speed = 1/30 sec
Aperture Value = f/3.5
Exposure Bias Value = 0.00
Max Aperture Value = f/3.5
Metering Mode = Spot
Light Source = Unknown
Flash = 0
Focal Length = 18.0 mm
EXIF tag 37520 = 40
EXIF tag 37521 = 40
EXIF tag 37522 = 40
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
File Source = DSC
Scene Type = Direct Photographed Image
CFA Pattern = IFD Segment, ID = 41730
Custom Rendered = Normal Process
Exposure Mode = Manual
White Balance = Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio = 1.0
Focal Length in 35mm Film = 27
Scene Capture Type = Standard
Gain Control = None
Contrast = Soft
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Normal
Subject Distance Range = Unknown

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belido (16065) 2008-08-19 19:48

Hi Albert,

very nice perspective and graphical apealing. Well chosen low pov and lighting. The sky works as a contrasting background to the dark railroad and highway. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

sarahnatalie (693) 2008-08-19 19:55

Definitely a potentially award-winning photo in my opinion, Albert! The merging lines of the image are exceptional, the light is very effective, and the pink/orange of the sky is stunning. Very nicely done.
Sarah

giuseppe24 (251) 2008-08-19 20:58

One of my favorite photos on TE in quite a while. Absolutely exceptional. The intersecting lines and sky make the image standout, but there are some real subtle details that are also very impressive. This image has both style and soul. Bravo!

MarcT (20983) 2008-08-19 21:30

Hi ALbert,
Great colours and superb perspective. Why did you not search for the perfect symetry?
BW
Marc

Stepan (27167) 2008-08-19 22:51

That's depth, that's graphism, that's light management, that's technical power...
What else could I say ?
Stéphane

anupam06 (336) 2008-08-19 22:53 [Comment]

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Hellas (5097) 2008-08-19 23:15

Hi Albert!
Your post is a great sample of linear perspective! Terrific, sharp details and very good light management! I admired the gloss of the tracks and the contrasts!
I like that you expressed your feelings about travelling by train.
Free thought! One of the most important things in our life!

Best regards,
Athanasios.

bakes888 (18055) 2008-08-19 23:37

Hi Albert. Great photo. very graphic in nature but softened by that wonderful sky. Great POV and composition. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

claudeD (11162) 2008-08-19 23:55

Hello Albert,

excellent composition and fine colors for this graphical shot.I like the symetric composition and the amazing atmiosphere.Very well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

danyy (68040) 2008-08-20 0:00

Bonjour Albert,
beaucoup de recherche pour obtenir cette parfaite perspective, la beauté de cette photo appuyée aussi par les superbes couleurs.
Une très bonne ambiance calme.
Best regards.
Daniel.

yuo (794) 2008-08-20 0:17

Hi Albert,
what a amazing photo!! so great.
the wonderful colors of the sky, it is looks like a wood-block prints.
TFS!! Yuo

Nicou (43915) 2008-08-20 0:32

Hello,

quel beau graphise font ces voie ave le rayons du solei, et quelle perspetive, avec ce merveilleux ciel, vraiment un superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

ChrisJ (69588) 2008-08-20 2:29

Hi Albert

I like the reflections of the sunset on the shiny rails. Fantastic use of diminishing linear perspective, & vanishing point. Good sharpness, & tfs!

kibele66 (2900) 2008-08-20 3:00

Hi Albert,
Smart perspective and graphical effect combined with artistic brush colors background. I liked the DOF that almost looks like an endless railroad.
And brave too... You must be on the railroad to capture this...
best regards
Sibel

kyrneucciu (1344) 2008-08-20 3:27

Couleurs, graphisme,et surtout ambiance tout y est bravo

zeynepe (9340) 2008-08-20 3:37

Hi Albert,
The depth is breathtaking, the colors are splendid. I hope that no train was coming:D
Congrats,
Zeynep

dkeus31 (25984) 2008-08-20 4:07

Hi Albert,
superb shot, the graphic touch, the symmetry and the lovely colors in the sky are simply stunning!
regards
didier

jhm (81731) 2008-08-20 4:10

Hello Albert,

A school example for perspective, you work here on one point system in middle of the picture, the rail stave leads us to the background.
You chose excellent angle, this are wonderful colours, great presentation and nice composition
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

siamesa (12465) 2008-08-20 4:52

Hi Albert
Splendid colours of the sky in red, orange and yellow. The perspective is absolutely fantastic.At last , a marvelous shot. TFS.
Regards
Maria

feather (49848) 2008-08-20 6:39

I'm amazed that you got such incredible depth and sharpness wiwth only f3.5. It is sharp from front to back. It seems you took a risk with your life for a very creative composition. Lovely colours from the setting sun.
Kath

toto (18563) 2008-08-20 6:56

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette gare prise avec yn POV superbe, avec ces nuages magnifiques et illuminés par notre soleil qui est le seul a pouvoir donner de telle lumières, de si jolies couleurs.
Ce POV asser bas et central donne de magnifiques fuyantes et une beauté qui me plait vraiment.

Amitiés Thomas

fkostas (399) 2008-08-20 7:14

Hi Albert,

I prefer symmetry to be off a bit, like this. You can look at this as it is, or imagine a complete abstract image. Somehow you can feel motion and speed in the tracks. Great contrast, that is some neon orange.

Farah

xavshot (61917) 2008-08-20 12:49

Bonsoir Albert
superbe ! une photo que j'aurai bien aimé faire.... Superbe lumière sur les rails et excellente perspective. Bravo.
Xavier

Graal (57292) 2008-08-20 23:36

Hi Albert,
very nice sight and perspective of railroad. Fine saturated colours. Good idea and realization. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

marietom (31780) 2008-08-21 1:59

hello Albert,

Wonderful, what you have done here. Great lines, I like a lot your comopsition, colors, graphism...
Bonne journée
Marie

avene (10888) 2008-08-21 4:37

hello Albert,
you're a master of strong perspectives, I noticed that already a while ago. and this is a great example of that, the tunnel effect created my the converging lines is fascinating. the fiery sky in the bacground is a great accent, very nice work.

best,
Kristine

Clementi (42957) 2008-08-21 13:24

Ciao Albert,
Great colours and superb perspective.
in this photo I would have looked for the perfect symmetry. but these are personal evaluations.
good job
Giorgio

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-08-21 18:16

Hello Albert:

A great scene, especially as difficult to achieve. The timing cause difficulty to achieve definition, but the depth of field compared with contrast, displayed very well the scene.

Balanced frame, great contrast and composition

John

Atousa (3434) 2008-08-21 19:34

Salam Albert,
An artistic shot..The colours n perspective are great..it gives a sense of being in a cone ..thank you
Best regards, Atousa

axiotea (15929) 2008-08-22 21:35

Hello Albert
a good shooting angle creating strong asymmetric perspective which is an eye catcher. Love the sunset colors and the contrast in the image.
Cheers
Marilyn

derek3755 (2341) 2008-08-22 23:40

Hi Albert

Very Dynamic with your chosen POV and composition, so much depth, light too handled perfectly, and a wonderful sky to top it all. Superb!

Regards
Derek

donluicu (23911) 2008-08-23 2:03

hi Albert
the compo is quite good, the colors are awesome, i only regret the framing that could have been better with a big X, a big symetry...
here, it's not the case and it deserves a bit the compo

cheers

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-08-23 17:20

Hi Albert
Very strong work of late may I say, this had deep blacks which really compliment the sky colours which are very natural and subtle. The compo is superb with the rails showing great light. Excellent shot, excellent perspective.
Regards
Jim

scroller (2883) 2008-08-26 10:12

Hej Albert since you managed to post it I belive you survived :). Great motive a classical perspective and a great sky indeed!
Hälsningar
/Stefan

jonathan_hart (22564) 2008-09-08 12:24

perfect angle with the straight perspective lines,
and eye catching sunset colours in bonus, nice job
regards
jo

pboehringer (770) 2008-09-15 9:47

Hmmm, I'm not so sure if this is a desirable path. I hope you knew exactly what you were doing and knew the exact schedule for the next train to come by. Otherwise, the quality of the shot in its composition and treatment - wonderous! The symmetry that isn't symmetric at all is stunning.
Peter

clio (22390) 2009-03-15 2:33

Hi Albert,
I am happy to discover your beautiful gallery.
This photo is fantastic. I like the contrasts of colors and light. The opposition of the blues of the shadow and the yellow and the orange of the sky is very successful. The long perspective gives envy to make the journey indeed.
Congratulations and best regards
Diane

AiresSantos (41418) 2009-04-08 1:48

Hi Albert
Wonderful colours and lines in this fantastic composition.
Excellent sharpness and depth
Greetings
Aires