The morning commute

The train line behind my house has become a source of wonder as my departure from this place draws very near. This elevated, open stretch of the London Underground grinds past on a regular basis. I hardly notice it after all these years.

The tube trains often halt at a red light, especially during the morning rush hour. These morning shots, on a brilliantly clear day, show the odd shadow of commuters bound for Hammersmith and work.

On Sunday, day will turn to night as I continue to say goodbye to my ever-moving neighbour.

14 thoughts on “The morning commute”

Noeline Smith on May 7, 2013 at 10:01 said:

I really like the almost abstract nature of the first shot. Beautiful crisp colours too!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 7, 2013 at 18:18 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Noeline. A nice patriotic splash!
  
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  - Noeline Smith on May 7, 2013 at 21:21 said:
    
    True! :)
    
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flaneriefeminine on May 5, 2013 at 16:58 said:

I lived twice very close to a train line. I didn’t mind the noise at all. One gets used to it very quickly and sometimes it’s quite fun to watch trains passing by :-)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 5, 2013 at 17:03 said:
  
  Definitely, and I only notice when the trains aren’t running at all. Mind you, I quickly learnt that the bathroom blind needs to be closed for when the trains stop!
  
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  - flaneriefeminine on May 5, 2013 at 17:20 said:
    
    Haha, funny :-)
    
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camillanyqvist on May 5, 2013 at 06:36 said:

Great light and contrast! I like!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 5, 2013 at 09:31 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Camilla :-)
  
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Liana on May 4, 2013 at 15:00 said:

well, if a cup of strong coffee doesn’t do it, then surely the colors of that train wake you up! will look forward to seeing where you land next :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2013 at 15:12 said:
  
  Good thought Liana, I like it! I’m not going far but it will be different :-)
  
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jdmallaney on May 4, 2013 at 11:11 said:

Strikingly sharp colours Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2013 at 11:24 said:
  
  Thank you John. I was blessed with sunshine and clear skies :-)
  
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  - jdmallaney on May 4, 2013 at 11:29 said:
    
    It is amazing how such a relatively simple subject works so well!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2013 at 11:48 said:
      
      I think the light and shadow accounts for a lot – and the colour in the first shot. And seeing a familiar sight with a photographic eye helps too.
      
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