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Philly Subway


Philly Subway
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Copyright: Neil Wade (neilwade) (35)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2002-11
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Mood
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-05 0:28
Viewed: 595
Points: 5
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I was going to school at Drexel University in Philadelphia and rode the subway to there every day. For about a month or so, I decided it might be fun to take my camera and 50mm f/1.4 lens and take some candids. I was always scared I would get mugged so I usually kept the camera under my jacket, out of sight. If I saw a picture I wanted, I would quickly unzip my jacket, focus, compose, click, and be on my way in a few seconds. For this picture, I waited on the platform for a few trains to go by and just got lucky when this man stuck his head out to see why the train handn't left yet.

Shot with a F5 on 1600 T-max, I think.
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Great timing, Neil. For a shoot and run, you composed the picture nicely. The DOF looks great as well.

Keep on snappin'!

- Ron -

great subway scene in b/w, good shot with the man in the train peeking out.

Ha, I was just in Philadelphia shooting this week and I had the same concerns about getting mugged and someone taking my camera. I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only one who felt that way. But about the photo, under the circumstances, you did a great job. Very nice timing. I like the inquisitive look on the man's face as he's looking out the train. Good job here.

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