"Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected."
--Robert Frank
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What a great fish eye photo, and I'm over the moon that you shot this on film! People called me crazy when I went back to experimenting with film again, and now I mostly use film and develop and scan the negatives myself; so much fun!
BTW, I love the quote from Robert Frank you used for this photo
3 Sep 2011 5:59am
Train station is a nice place for fish eyes. I like the emphasized perspective and the tones.
3 Sep 2011 6:30am
Hmmm, film...what's that? :-)
This is a beautiful shot with an intriguing vanishing point that certainly draws me in.
A beautiful rhythm to the shapes of black and white contrast.
3 Sep 2011 6:36am
Always feel film takes a longer view of things . . seems to be more measured, somehow. The movement, angle and arrangement here adds to that strange effect.
3 Sep 2011 6:48am
an excellent way to see the world through the fish eye ! I love the grain of Lomo film, and I agree with the quote from Robert Frank !
3 Sep 2011 7:57am
Interesting photo. It feels like I'm looking through a surveillance camera, but with an artistic touch.
3 Sep 2011 10:48am
Great effect ! Love this shot ! Well done !
3 Sep 2011 11:21am
Outstanding view in this shot Sharon! Well done! ;-)
3 Sep 2011 1:35pm
A very fine shot in fish-eye effectiveness, paired with a damned good quote.
3 Sep 2011 5:42pm
I consider b/w an opportunity to discover the mid-tones...not smart enough to be despaired ; ] best…jf
3 Sep 2011 8:37pm
Superb--love the sense of motion the fisheye brings to this shot and the low-key exposure creates a great mood.
4 Sep 2011 3:44am
fine quote by a great photographer
4 Sep 2011 4:42am
One of my fab quote, so so so true, and your stunning perspective & distorsion with that marriage of B&W, shadows & light, illustrate it perfectly. Those who are on the verge of leaving the tunnel to see the light of Hope again and those who enter it with despair... until they find Hope again.
4 Sep 2011 6:15am
Stunning, Sharon....just maganificent...dark, moody, mysterious.....love it, love it, love it! You are using film again? I have considered playing around with it again...this image really makes me want to! Fantastic work! And the quote? So very true and so perfect with this image!
5 Sep 2011 6:45pm
Love the quote..so perfectly paired with the b&w treatment of the image!!!
6 Sep 2011 11:43am
Very interesting composition. Beautiful - I love the two trains on either side and the people walking in between. Great capture!
6 Sep 2011 11:53am
too many places like that in my life. very effective image.
6 Sep 2011 3:42pm
A cool and slightly creepy take on normal commuter life.
7 Sep 2011 11:58am
First of all, the title of this photo fits perfectly! I love the creativeness of this capture and I love the angle. Wonderful!
9 Sep 2011 2:48pm
A very dark atmosphere here, like looking in a door hole ...
10 Sep 2011 4:38pm
And somwhere in between hope & despair we find some great art that shows me without the both it would be a such a boring life to live. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it makes me happy. Right now it feels good because of your fine frame. All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
13 Sep 2011 2:16pm
Great effect for this interesting transportation picture. Love your BW, as always.
Have a nice day.
14 Sep 2011 4:41pm