Laid Back, Going Down

[Pete Askew]

I have posted images of the interesting optical effect created by the escalators on the Prague metro before I know but it fascinates me.

Laid Back

Passion

Hat Envy

Leica M9 + 35mm Leica Summilux M f1:1.4. ISO 320, 1/30s at f1:2.0. PP in LR and Nik ColorFX 4.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Excellent. They do look amusing, especially the first. Nice pp too.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob. The last crop are here.

http://www.realphotographersforum.com/general/4621-malostransk%E1.html

 

[Hamish Gill]

That last one is the clear winner for me, very good timing!

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Hamish. The other thing about those escalators is the speed they go at - reckless if you ask me!

 

[Paul Lange]

I remember seeing your previous post a while back now. Was it the same station or another one? I like those too. There is a real sense of Swoosh, if you know what I mean.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Paul - swoosh is certainly a fitting description. I took shots whenever there were people going the other way on an escalator - more downs and than ups for some reason - so they are on various stations. The effect is the same although Flora is especially good.

 

[Brian Moore]

Hmmm,...with the blur and the face looking away, the lady in the last one could pass for my sister-in-law (my brother's wife--they live in Prague).

I like these shots, Pete. I remember the ones you posted before, too. I like the 2nd one best; you could cut the atmosphere between those two with a knife.

 

[Nihat Iyriboz]

Fascinating, Pete. Prague Metro, with your interpretation, looks like first class air travel.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I like laid back the best - he looks humorous, and I like the fact that he is near the bottom of the frame, and running out of space as he descends, so he's leaning back in anticipation.

 

[Darren Bradley]

I love this series. Agree with Chris - Laid Back is the best, for the same reason Chris cited.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks all. My favourite also for much the same reasons. Catching people not in groups is tricky and gives the best effect I find. Not always possible though.