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.
I really like the almost abstract nature of the first shot. Beautiful crisp colours too!
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Thank you very much, Noeline. A nice patriotic splash!
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True! :)
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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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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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Haha, funny :-)
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Great light and contrast! I like!
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Thank you very much, Camilla :-)
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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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Good thought Liana, I like it! I’m not going far but it will be different :-)
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Strikingly sharp colours Mike!
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Thank you John. I was blessed with sunshine and clear skies :-)
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It is amazing how such a relatively simple subject works so well!
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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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