Another train station

Dr. Mhuni
Posted 31/03/2011 - 11:27 Link
After Iqbal's railway shots from Indonesia, I thought I'd post some from Fort Station, the main station in Colombo, where I've lurked a bit of late.

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All shots taken with a K5 & Sigma 50-150 f2.8

(Small images posted due to the large number and the fact that PUF resizing was softening those in landscape orientation)
Mhuni

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Edited by Dr. Mhuni: 31/03/2011 - 11:39
Algernon
Posted 31/03/2011 - 11:39 Link
Superb shots, I suppose if I had to pick a favourite it would be No:1
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Dr. Mhuni
Posted 31/03/2011 - 11:42 Link
Thanks, guys.

Yes, Gareth it was a PPG shot - result pending. In fact, I've submitted all of these - so far 1, 8, 9 & 12 have been accepted. 11 has been rejected. The rest are pending.
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womble
Posted 31/03/2011 - 11:45 Link
What a fun set! I think #7 is my favourite although #6 is a close second.

Well done. K.
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womble
Posted 31/03/2011 - 11:47 Link
Dr. Mhuni wrote:
Thanks, guys.

Yes, Gareth it was a PPG shot - result pending. In fact, I've submitted all of these - so far 1, 8, 9 & 12 have been accepted. 11 has been rejected. The rest are pending.
Funny that, I thought 1 was the weakest of the set and 11 was great! Oh well, no second guessing the PPG. I have 17 images pending...

K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Gwyn
Posted 31/03/2011 - 12:03 Link
What a wonderful set. Hard to choose but for me #2,4,6, and 8 are the stand outs. #8 is my absolute favourite, the combination of the colours, the feel of endless waiting. Just great!
paulyrichard
Posted 31/03/2011 - 12:28 Link
Mhuni, where have you been, and why haven't I seen more images like this from you?!
You have certainly taken some great images here. Keep it up man.
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thoughton
Posted 31/03/2011 - 12:41 Link
You already know my views on most of these but I'm also surprised that 11 didn't make it into the PPG while number 1 did.
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aliengrove
Posted 31/03/2011 - 13:02 Link
What a great set, 1 and 2 are my favorites with 5,6 and 8 coming a close second. #11 I am not so keen on, I think it would have worked better in portrait showing the guys legs and less of the empty space on either side of him and the door.
Edited by aliengrove: 31/03/2011 - 13:05
DrOrloff
Posted 31/03/2011 - 13:04 Link
Couldn't agree more. I can see a few more of these in the PPG. I prefer 1 over 11 as well.
ReklawyksEkul
Posted 31/03/2011 - 14:13 Link
excellent set!
my favourite would be no 2,3,7 and 11

i think i will take another visit to the train station
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davidtrout
Posted 31/03/2011 - 14:20 Link
Like Tim I have seen and admired quite a few of these pictures elsewhere and have really enjoyed them all. This is a great portfolio, along with others I know you have taken along the same lines (forgive the pun).
Carry on lurking at the station.
David
Pentaxophile
Posted 31/03/2011 - 15:49 Link
If only UK train stations were this colourful... great stuff.
Edited by Pentaxophile: 31/03/2011 - 15:50
matwhittington
Posted 31/03/2011 - 19:32 Link
Not much to add other than to second (third... fourth... fifth... whatever) the comments above. My favourite I think is number 6. Great set

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bwlchmawr
Posted 31/03/2011 - 19:38 Link
I'd have been proud to take any one of these. A wonderful set. Different world...
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Andrew

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