I shot this at the "Metro Center" metro station in Washington DC. I started off using my tripod while on the platform and in minutes there were couple of cops around me with a warning not to use tripod. Then I walked up the stairs and shot this image by resting on the handrail. The cops were always around me till I left the place. It was weird how cops treat photographers in public places. When I understand security is very important, but I do not understand the connection between tripod and security.
Anyways it was a good experience :)
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awesome shot, it feels futuristic, love the lines and perspective used, as you look closer around the picture you find lots of little new things that you didn't see at first.
I try this shot everytime I go to DC. This is better conceptualized than any I've done. I love the composition and really love the left train windows showing the passengers and the great perspective. The lighting is a treat as well. Big congrats on your red ribbon, Raj! (I agree with LydiaToo: I've been told the security hazard with tripods is tripping. Also at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, you can shoot inside but not downstairs where the trains are.)
This is a great shot and well deserved ribbon. Unfortunately, dealing with security has become a challenge for most photographers shooting in public places these days. I am not at all surprised you were approached and shadowed by these guys.
Great photo.
I love the lines on the ceiling and the trains in parallel.
Also the clear limages on the people in the other train.
I've been there many times, this is great photo of the Metro Center station.
The tripod thing isn't about security; they charge professional crews (think movie studios) to get a permit to use tripods.
Also, it's such a photogenic system, imagine if 40 people set up tripods - quite the traffic blocker.
As far as simply taking pics, I've had cops and station managers ask me what I'm up to. I happily show them my results and say I'm an amateur photographer, and they've never bothered me beyond that.
This is a great shot. You turned this dingy place into something that looks rather nice. Good job. I hear you about the tripod/security thing. Don't understand it either. I was recently at the Lincoln memorial and received the same treatment.
awesome photograph! i like how is deeper this shot, very well composed with the escape line perfectly positioned on the "third cross"... the podium was the right place for you...
Subways are something that tons of people see all the time, and thus they are generally thought of as horribly mundane and boring. You've taken us beyond that, and reminded us there is interest in the commonplace. Good job.
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