This is almost the last of the shots I took while I was away last week, and despite a number of limitations I think it's one of my favourites. It was snapped as I was going down one escalator and the two women were going up, so given the slow shutter speed I'm quite pleased that they're both mostly in focus. There are two things that I'm not overly happy about though, both of which aren't too serious.
First, the angle is slightly off. I was supporting the camera on the escalator's handrail and obviously didn't hold it quite level, but on the whole I don't think this detracts too badly from the shot. Second, the shot was both unevenly lit and mildy underexposed. To correct this I converted the image to black and white by using the Channel Mixer to extract the red channel (as described here). The benefit of this method (rather than a straight desaturation) is that it lifts the skin tones, particularly noticeable for the woman on the right.
camera capture date aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO focal length image quality white balance cropped?
Canon G5
9.40am on 18/6/04
f3.2
1/8
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
50
11.2mm
RAW
auto
no
comment by Jeremy at 06:07 AM (GMT) on 27 June, 2004
I like your photographs! Wonder if I can take up photography too. I hardly own a camera let alone, knowing them. LOL. By the way, should we be using digital cameras for serious photography?
comment bytiffany at 07:46 AM (GMT) on 27 June, 2004
This one is really terrific. It feels like we're evesdropping in on such a private conversation... but that's a lie, because in life they would be moving past us so quickly we couldn't possibly overhear much. LOL sorry, it's past my bedtime. :)
comment by djn1 at 09:30 AM (GMT) on 27 June, 2004
Thanks everyone.
Nantel: yes, that was a bit weird. I put this one up before seeing Sam's (which I much prefer to my shot), otherwise I might have put up something different.
Jeremey: it doesn't matter what you use for 'serious' photography - a pinhole camera, a cheap disposable plastic one, a top of the range DSLR - all of these, if used properly, can produce magnificent photographs. If you're starting out though, a digital camera would be a good option: there are no development costs, you can instantly preview your images, and so on.
comment byEllie at 08:47 PM (GMT) on 27 June, 2004
I am falling in love with your site. As someone who recently started a photo blog, your site gives me daily inspriration. You capture moments and images brilliantly.
I especially like this shot becuase of its softness and authenticity.
comment byTiago at 02:55 PM (GMT) on 28 June, 2004
brilliant. your site's consistancy is overwhelming.
This is almost the last of the shots I took while I was away last week, and despite a number of limitations I think it's one of my favourites. It was snapped as I was going down one escalator and the two women were going up, so given the slow shutter speed I'm quite pleased that they're both mostly in focus. There are two things that I'm not overly happy about though, both of which aren't too serious.
First, the angle is slightly off. I was supporting the camera on the escalator's handrail and obviously didn't hold it quite level, but on the whole I don't think this detracts too badly from the shot. Second, the shot was both unevenly lit and mildy underexposed. To correct this I converted the image to black and white by using the Channel Mixer to extract the red channel (as described here). The benefit of this method (rather than a straight desaturation) is that it lifts the skin tones, particularly noticeable for the woman on the right.
capture date
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
image quality
white balance
cropped?
9.40am on 18/6/04
f3.2
1/8
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
50
11.2mm
RAW
auto
no
gorgeous
i love the motion
they look happy =D
Heh, looks like an escalator that's been supercharged...
very cool - my favorite part of the image is the photo of the girl, behind the two girls, which ties them to the fast-paced world in which they live
just fantastic - a wonderful candid!
cool photo!
The top two sites showing escalator images. Time to break out the tin foil hats ;-)
Great and happy image. A real feel good sight.
I like your photographs! Wonder if I can take up photography too. I hardly own a camera let alone, knowing them. LOL. By the way, should we be using digital cameras for serious photography?
This one is really terrific. It feels like we're evesdropping in on such a private conversation... but that's a lie, because in life they would be moving past us so quickly we couldn't possibly overhear much. LOL sorry, it's past my bedtime. :)
Thanks everyone.
Nantel: yes, that was a bit weird. I put this one up before seeing Sam's (which I much prefer to my shot), otherwise I might have put up something different.
Jeremey: it doesn't matter what you use for 'serious' photography - a pinhole camera, a cheap disposable plastic one, a top of the range DSLR - all of these, if used properly, can produce magnificent photographs. If you're starting out though, a digital camera would be a good option: there are no development costs, you can instantly preview your images, and so on.
I am falling in love with your site. As someone who recently started a photo blog, your site gives me daily inspriration. You capture moments and images brilliantly.
I especially like this shot becuase of its softness and authenticity.
brilliant. your site's consistancy is overwhelming.
sweet shot, Dave... perfect grab...
Be Proud
neat idea - i love the capture of movement!