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Posted by Stu (Scotland | Residing in Kyoto, Japan) on 31 January 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
The Midosuji Line, Osaka. I went through to Osaka on Monday to buy a P.C. and decided to use the time on public transport to try and get some subway shots. I've been inspired by Duncs and Damon and now realize how hard it is to get good shots here! Hats off to you both for making it look so easy!
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Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Speaking of making it look easy... Sterling work here! Can't fault it a bit. Love the way the train's motion is blurred up close but appears still at a distance. Pow!
31 Jan 2007 5:58am
orson from kingstonia, United States
wow, amazing photo. i don't think i could get that close. great capture.
31 Jan 2007 6:15am
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
I love the motion blur, I also like the expression of the station guy, staring at you like don't do it! Great Shot!
31 Jan 2007 8:20am
Manuela Photography from Hainburg (near Frankfurt/Main), Germany
This is a winner: love the train motion, the people reflections on the train windows and the vivid detail & sharpness of the people on the pier. Excellent!
31 Jan 2007 9:25am
Francis from Hong Kong
Beautiful blur shot. Love the angle . It looks like you were dangerously close to the train.
31 Jan 2007 3:26pm
John Hartman from Kyoto, Japan
That DID turn out nice; with the movement of the conductor's jacket you can almost feel the wind rush by.
31 Jan 2007 4:53pm
Zach Siebert from Bologna, Italy
"Bellissima!" that's what my girlfriend said as soon as i opened up your blog page. nice, stu.
31 Jan 2007 5:23pm
Angry Buddha from United States
I know what you mean. I'm terrible at photographing people.Nicely done here.
31 Jan 2007 8:06pm
Michael from Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is great, so much to see. Our subway system looks nowhere near as good as this, but you might have just inspired me to give it a go anyway. Nice one.
31 Jan 2007 11:08pm
@Michael: Go on mate! Would love to see the clockwork orange up here!
jc from Ireland
well done, stu - looks like the guy was none too happy with your camera antics ..stay behind that yellow line!
1 Feb 2007 12:53am
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Fantastic job mate. I've always wanted to take photos around the trains but I'd end up looking like a train otaku so I decided against it. The fact that I look Japanese aswell doesn't really work for me either. But one day I'll get the guts up and give it a go. I do love the contrasting speed shot and the expression on the conductors face is priceless.
1 Feb 2007 1:36am
Bronnie from Christchurch, New Zealand
Cool stuff Stu - inspiration for me - again... How did you get the selective blurring???
1 Feb 2007 4:52am
@Bronnie: Hi Bronnie! Actually the train was moving - it was arriving at the station so no effects added. :-)
Michael Zhang from New York City, United States
This is awesome. Lines, movement and the conductor. Colors are great too.
1 Feb 2007 10:43pm
bronzebilly from cardiff, United Kingdom
this shot has got to be in the top three shots of the community--a prize winner--billy
2 Feb 2007 12:43am
@bronzebilly: Wow. Thanks Billy!
Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan
Nice job stu and glad to be of inspiration ;). I get mine from all over this site myself, great place aint it. Love the expression. I shot almost exactly the same shot a while back but the conductors face didnt cut the mustard, this one does. fine job.
4 Feb 2007 11:29am
Line from Chambly, Canada
Splendid shot.
I like the colors and composition.
Congratued.
14 Jul 2007 5:03pm
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