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Underground Exhibition
11 December, 2005 • Express Train
Photography © Travis Ruse • photoblogs.org • listed
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Photography © Travis Ruse • photoblogs.org • listed
another guy happy to see you continuing the project! ;)
exquisite!
He looks exactly how I feel about going to work today ;-)
What an expression... Nice capture.
This gentleman is probably saying..."Damn MTA rules now say that I cant switch cars in between the doors. Oh Yeah? You just watch me!"
Someone give this guy a candy! Soon!!!
The graffiti & the Mans dark rims really brings out the expression on his face. Nicely captured.
One of my favourites. Great Capture!
Hey Travis,
i just wanted you to know, though this is only the second time i have posted a comment, i watch your site religiously. I live in chicago, and i ride the bus several times a week after school (im only 17). I have been quite interested in black and white film photography for many years, however, and because of your project i have gotten up the courage to actually start a portfolio of bus work. i shoot only at night, and therefore use very fast (3200 speed) film with no flash. I got around the problem of being too obvious by purchasing a waist level view finder for my f3. it has worked out amazingly so far: everything i expected and much more. you were the driving inspiration that actually made me start this project instead of fantasizing about it. thank you so much, keep up the beautiful work.
Zak, that is the ultimate compliment! One of my early inspirations was from a Lee Friedlander lecture. He said that he always carried his camera around and thought of it as sketching. After two weeks of photographing at his daughters school, after he dropped her off, he stopped bringing his camera there. I believe he said that he realized that was no way to get past the obvious image and that everywhere you look there is meaning (ok I'm not quoting exactly but that was my take away.) That has been my inspiration for this project (one of them anyway). The more familiar a subject is the harder it is to unravel it. Good luck with your project and please send me some images when you can. Best, Travis
Hi Travis,
just want to let you know that i follow your project from Germany - fascinated since 1 month. It is my daily TV 2 NYC. You're a great photographer following your heart and looking at the stressed and depressed people of our time. This one is outstanding! What mouths are able to express! Lost in his thoughts he sees a guy shooting and thinking that he would like to shoot too - dont like to know what!
The "No Exit" sign in reverse nicely underscores the guy's "I'm in Hell" POV! (see http://www.nyu.edu/classes/keefer/hell/sart.html)
Stellar composition. Definately one your best imo. Your work is inspirational.
yep. on of your better ones.
I also believe this is one of your best. He seems as if he is a ghost doomed to haunt the subway for eternity.
Everything really came together here Travis, a classic.
I love this one Travis. Omg, I love.
Your loyal.
my goodness... great photo.