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Underground Exhibition
15 October, 2006 • Express Train
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Wow, that looks very exciting. How did you take this picture? It´s great.
Where on earth were you standing - the end of the platform at Smth and 9th (I hope)?
Was the poor motorman honking at you like crazy?
It's a nice shot - looks more like a painting than a photo.
I agree with the other comment; it looks like a painting. Beautiful, of course.
But what a shock! All the people are gone! The absence of people is disturbing. I'm so used to the people in your shots. I feel like I'm on the train with them - but not really of course because there's all the art of the pic 'between' me and them. Even when there's only only person - or even the fleeting presence of one person, like a foot flying out of the frame - there's a sense of 'being with' the other person. For me this sense of 'being with' is why I think some of your shots are great.
Now, in this shot with no people, I'm aware of your camera looking, capturing the hard amazing beauty of the urban space. For me, the notion of power seeps in: the brooding sky, the sheen of metal, the city beyond, lower and darker. Threat. The same sense of 'power', of people being caught in perhaps unfavorable situations, is often in your best pictures. But there is always a sense of people's natural resistance to this powerlessness - for me that's what makes them great pics!
To suddenly have the people removed is a shock. And a shock is good. Thanks again.
A painting indeed, looks like you were channeling Richard Estes. Marvelous.
stunning. leaves you speechless, actually. one of your best for sure.
How did you do this? Or is that your shadow at the train? Very exciting.
Great sunlight reflections.
I guess it does look like I'm hanging out over the edge, oh wait I was. If you walk all the way to the end of the north platform the view is wonderful. You kinda poke your head around the end fence and as you can see it looks like you're standing right on the tracks. And yes you have to be a little careful not to get hit by the train. I usually wait for the first car to go by so I don't scare the conductor or get my head knocked off. The views off to the left are also great. I'll probably post some of those some day.
It does fell funny when I post images of trains or other scenes without people. In many ways I think the photos on these pages could be made in so many different situations, the best ones are about the human experience. It's only when I make photos just of the trains is it strictly speaking a subway image. When I do post an image like that I hope I've some how transcended the traditional train image. I think this one is particularly successful. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Wow. Another gorgeous subway portrait.
wow that's an amazing picture! i thought you found a way to go between the cars but you didn't have to go through that. one of your best pictures ever Travis. you keep finding to outdo yourself. keep up the good work!
wow! nice picture. i love it
I like your shots a lot but this one is amazing. Congratulations.!!!
god, you're brilliant.
Great angle. Love the lighting reflecting on the metal of the train. Also I like how the colors of the flag stand out.