- Underpass - Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the walkway underpass from Trafalgar Street to Palace Street, Petersham (inner western suburb of Sydney). On top of the underpass is the main western rail line from Sydney Central Station. As you can see every square inch of this underpass contains graffitti.

While I was grabbing some shots of the underpass (learning Manaul mode) this gentleman came down (the stairs) from Trafalgar Street heading north to the Palace Street exit. All the way along the underpass he had his head down (dreaming or pondering - one or the other) by the time he got to me he appeared a bit shocked to see me with camera on tripod :/

My research of the www. thingy found the original grand railway station commenced being built in 1857 and designed by John Whitton. The subway (walkway underpass) was built at the western end of the station.

WS has original colour shot.

roges, bobocortis, phwall, skippy007, worldcitizen has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

roges (1204) 2009-06-24 3:41

Hi Graham !
Today we are neighbors.
Presented and played excellent picture of you.
Color B & W is excellent, congratulations.
Best regards,
Adrian

bobocortis (14114) 2009-06-24 4:28

Hello Graham.
Image that tells the loneliness and urban decay. The tunnel is the symbol of a life that goes into anonymity.
Best regards.
Bobo.
P.S. : I thank you a lot for you having included me among your favorites, I'll do everything possible to deserve this recognition. :-)

phwall (5424) 2009-06-24 18:47

Hi Graham,
Looks good, lovely atmosphere you've captured. It has all the attributes of the modern city wilderness.
B/W works well, good idea to do the conversion.
I like the way you've captured him in mid stride and picked up the grey beard this blokes got.
Yeah, this works for me.
Regards
Peter

berek (28768) 2009-06-24 20:57

Hi Graham,
nice idea and good result. balanced composition and great perspective here. I think B&W looks great.
Best Wishes.
Burak

Clementi (42935) 2009-07-14 6:34

Ciao Graham,
a beautiful urban scene, the B&W creates a particular atmosphere.
good job
Giorgio

skippy007 (6817) 2009-07-20 21:27

Hello Graham, BW suits some images really well, this is one of them, it adds to the atmosphere you have capture, one of urban wilderness, isolation & complimented by the graffiti. The man walking, head down, half stride is a good addition. Nice one
Cheers
Santo

worldcitizen (2195) 2009-08-01 11:07

Hello Graham,
It looks like a scene from 1970's NYC. :-) I really like the capture of this man, with his foot up as he strides along, unaware of your camera. The B/W does add to the feeling of desolation, but I do wonder what the color version looks like. Usually the graffitti is artwork in its own right. Although I suppose a color version would have worked better with a more lively subject. You made the right choice for B/W in this case. :-)

KateinDenmark (1089) 2009-08-07 10:22

Very nice capture. I like the contrast between the smooth ground and ceiling and the all too cluttered walls. The man really makes the picture - how lucky he came by. Nice post.

Sincerely,
Kate

ManuMay (10314) 2009-08-11 1:41

Hi Graham!!

Underpasses are unique places for captures, this yours is really good,well balanced and composed, and this time your option to post in B&W fits really well providing a special style and mood...

Very good work!!

Have a nice day...

Manuel

Graal (57278) 2009-08-12 23:27

Hi Graham,
fine mood in this picture. Good idea and shot. Well composed image with the lone man. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

RPoole5552 (1639) 2009-08-15 4:04

I your photo but honestly think I would prefer to see this one with the colorful grafitti. You've picked up some noise shooting at 1600 iso. I think your camera has a high ISO noise reduction setting. Try it if you haven't already. Thanks for sharing.

Rob

Photo Information

Copyright: Graham Maranda (burraburra) (764)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-06-24
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Nikon 60D, Nikkor 55-200mm AF-S 1:4-5.6 G ED DX VR, Cokin 52mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-06-24 3:36