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My World: Underground Stations have their own beauty
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Antonio Correia
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I mean:
The images are so great, of so great quality, so coherent, that I am speechless and no comments are needed !
It is indeed an excellent work deserving an exhibit !
Winston Mitchell
Member
Michael,
What Antonio, Nicolas, I, and Others are telling you is that this is the only kind of commentary you are going to get. We all love your imagery.
We love the clarity, crispness, and tone. We love the composition, subject matter, and feeling that all this creates. We love the symmetry when it's present...and when it's not.
Speaking for myself, this is one of the most consistent, compelling, inspiring, bodies of work I have ever seen.
I don't post often on this forum but I am here every day.
Keep 'em comin'...please.
What Antonio, Nicolas, I, and Others are telling you is that this is the only kind of commentary you are going to get. We all love your imagery.
We love the clarity, crispness, and tone. We love the composition, subject matter, and feeling that all this creates. We love the symmetry when it's present...and when it's not.
Speaking for myself, this is one of the most consistent, compelling, inspiring, bodies of work I have ever seen.
I don't post often on this forum but I am here every day.
Keep 'em comin'...please.
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Thank you!
Antonio, Nicolas, Winston,
Thank you! The passion for this started with an occasion to shoot in the Underground with tripod - as this was unusual I gave it a try and saw underground stations with a different eye from that moment. First I saw it as an opportunity to shoot when the weather outside was too bad, now this has become one of my passions.
Architecture is something that fascinates me for several reasons:
First there are shapes, lines. colours, and textures.
Second - it is man-made and in general intended for humans, so human presence, directly or the traces add.
Third - it is always an expression of the time where it was planned and built, a snapshot of human history.
Right now I have developed an interest for brutalist architecture. This style was only short-lived and is not that popular, but a very interesting sight. Currently I only identified two buildings in that style in Munich. I will have to see these.
I will carry on with this series.
Best regards,
Michael
Antonio, Nicolas, Winston,
Thank you! The passion for this started with an occasion to shoot in the Underground with tripod - as this was unusual I gave it a try and saw underground stations with a different eye from that moment. First I saw it as an opportunity to shoot when the weather outside was too bad, now this has become one of my passions.
Architecture is something that fascinates me for several reasons:
First there are shapes, lines. colours, and textures.
Second - it is man-made and in general intended for humans, so human presence, directly or the traces add.
Third - it is always an expression of the time where it was planned and built, a snapshot of human history.
Right now I have developed an interest for brutalist architecture. This style was only short-lived and is not that popular, but a very interesting sight. Currently I only identified two buildings in that style in Munich. I will have to see these.
I will carry on with this series.
Best regards,
Michael
Martin Stephens
New member
The first two in particular are very engaging. I love them. The whole subject matter is beautiful and I wish I was there to shoot it too! I'd be there a lot.
I wouldn't be too worried about allowing people to have a more prominent role in the foreground. If there is one quibble I have in general, it is that there is a sterile nature to them. If you want that, fine, but I think they would be more romantic and jazzy with a shoulder or head or leg or arm being in the foreground on some. Anyway, nice shooting.
I wouldn't be too worried about allowing people to have a more prominent role in the foreground. If there is one quibble I have in general, it is that there is a sterile nature to them. If you want that, fine, but I think they would be more romantic and jazzy with a shoulder or head or leg or arm being in the foreground on some. Anyway, nice shooting.
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Martin - Thanks, the pictures are like I want them to be. Shooting people and publishing the photos has more legal implications here in Europe than for example in the USA.
To carry on, here is one of the less interesting stations. It follows the most widespread scheme - one long platform with a line of columns in the middle, access on both ends of the platform. There are many stations like this one, the only variation is the color scheme and sometimes the shape of the columns.
Along the border on one side:
Wall pattern:
Center view:
Detail of the pattern created by the light:
Best regards,
Michael
To carry on, here is one of the less interesting stations. It follows the most widespread scheme - one long platform with a line of columns in the middle, access on both ends of the platform. There are many stations like this one, the only variation is the color scheme and sometimes the shape of the columns.
Along the border on one side:
Wall pattern:
Center view:
Detail of the pattern created by the light:
Best regards,
Michael
Doug Kerr
Well-known member
Hi, Michael,
Mittig is especially wondrous.
Thanks so much.
Best regards,
Doug
Mittig is especially wondrous.
Thanks so much.
Best regards,
Doug
Paul Abbott
New member
Hey Michael, it's good to hear you having an interest in Brutalism. I have an interest in it too but purely for photographic reasons. Here in London we still have a fair few examples of this period of architecture. It was mainly used in building social housing and so ended up incurring a stigma and a bad name for itself and no one ended up appreciating it...
I can name a few examples: Trellick Tower, National Theatre, and the Barbican Estate all here in London.
I can name a few examples: Trellick Tower, National Theatre, and the Barbican Estate all here in London.
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Doug,
Thank you!
Simple things can be fun - even if I try to take a different route from time to time.
Best regards,
Michael
Thank you!
Simple things can be fun - even if I try to take a different route from time to time.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Hi Paul,
Yes, my interest is mainly photographic, but also the history of Brutalism.
Brutalism, but also Modern Architecture in general are interesting subjects - not only for photographic reasons.
Best regards,
Michael
Yes, my interest is mainly photographic, but also the history of Brutalism.
Brutalism, but also Modern Architecture in general are interesting subjects - not only for photographic reasons.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Here is an update on a few of the station already posted.
I'll start with Westfriedhof:
Here are two from St. Quirin-Platz:
Two more from Hasenbergl:
One more from Feldmoching:
Best regards,
Michael
I'll start with Westfriedhof:
Here are two from St. Quirin-Platz:
Two more from Hasenbergl:
One more from Feldmoching:
Best regards,
Michael
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
All worthy additions. The ULO could have been a mutated giant poppy. And the Steel and Concrete is an eye-catcher.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Michael,
This picture reminds me of the position of the hands in a priestly blessing! Besides that it's attention getting and lively. Commendations on the strength and simplicity of the capture!
Asher
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Asher - Thanks!
Two more from today while I was on my way:
Best regards,
Michael
Two more from today while I was on my way:
Best regards,
Michael
Winston Mitchell
Member
I'm running out of things to say about this wonderful collection.
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Winston,
Thank you. I hope that I can add to it soon.
Best regards,
Michael
Thank you. I hope that I can add to it soon.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
A few from today, there are more I will add later. These are from stations I visited again.
I start with Arabellapark:
Best regards,
Michael
I start with Arabellapark:
Best regards,
Michael
Antonio Correia
Well-known member
As good as always !
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
The tile is immaculate! They must have a major maintenance and cleaning program.
How do you get them so devoid of people? Is this late at night or are you using a very slow exposure to get rid of people. I can't look at the EXIF from my wife's imac, LOL!
Asher
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Hi Asher,
as the stations are cleaned quite often, dirt has no chance to accumulate.
This was a hand-held shot, f/4 1/30s at ISO1000. The key is to wait as there are moments where the station is almost empty.
Next installation - Prinzregentenplatz.
This is actually the station that made me return to that part of the Munich Underground.
Best regards,
Michael
as the stations are cleaned quite often, dirt has no chance to accumulate.
This was a hand-held shot, f/4 1/30s at ISO1000. The key is to wait as there are moments where the station is almost empty.
Next installation - Prinzregentenplatz.
This is actually the station that made me return to that part of the Munich Underground.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Another station with a few additions to the previously presented ones.
This station is nice and clean for most parts but difficult to grasp in a view as the escalators, stairs etc. make it more complex.
Best regards,
Michael
This station is nice and clean for most parts but difficult to grasp in a view as the escalators, stairs etc. make it more complex.
Best regards,
Michael
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Michael,
Your photographic series of Munich metro stations is an exceptional devotional project you have given yourself. The care you take in choice of taking position and angles is without question startlingly precise. You seem to have an natural recognition of compositions which are while entertaining and engaging, actually are also informative as to how the system might function as you add a factor of clarity. Including pictures with a sprinkling of people, makes them more than just a representation of magnificent building and art alone. We imagine function and dynamics too.
I'm so impressed that folk take the place of art in public places seriously. The work done in the Munich underground stations appears to be of exceptional quality, but the investment in maintenance is really exemplary! I plan to start traveling the relatively new metro stations in Los Angeles to view the architecture and art. I would be most surprised if it is not already marred by debris and poor maintenance. Perhaps, this is a source of pride to the ridership and the crews assigned to look after it. I look forward to being surprised. Still, the standards set by the Munich system will be hard to match! Still, I'll investigate and likely as not, I'll have a camera with me! I have no delusions that we could match your accomplishment in Munich, but I'll give it a fair shot one of these days!
Asher
Your photographic series of Munich metro stations is an exceptional devotional project you have given yourself. The care you take in choice of taking position and angles is without question startlingly precise. You seem to have an natural recognition of compositions which are while entertaining and engaging, actually are also informative as to how the system might function as you add a factor of clarity. Including pictures with a sprinkling of people, makes them more than just a representation of magnificent building and art alone. We imagine function and dynamics too.
I'm so impressed that folk take the place of art in public places seriously. The work done in the Munich underground stations appears to be of exceptional quality, but the investment in maintenance is really exemplary! I plan to start traveling the relatively new metro stations in Los Angeles to view the architecture and art. I would be most surprised if it is not already marred by debris and poor maintenance. Perhaps, this is a source of pride to the ridership and the crews assigned to look after it. I look forward to being surprised. Still, the standards set by the Munich system will be hard to match! Still, I'll investigate and likely as not, I'll have a camera with me! I have no delusions that we could match your accomplishment in Munich, but I'll give it a fair shot one of these days!
Asher
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Hi Asher,
For me there is something fascinating about the U-Bahn here in Munich. It is a space many people use to get from one place to another. It is cleary 'No place to stay' (as a reference to another series). The subway trains use standard railway gauge which puts them on the larger side. The stations are large (with a few exceptions) and most are well designed and well-kept. Still - few people passing there notice.
This is just my view of a space few people notice and appreciate, so I hope more will do. The difference between a dull station and a pleasant station os often not that much if you look on the cost, but it is certainly an enrichment. This is why I want to show my appreciation throuigh my pictures.
Three more - a 'new' station and I have to return to that station (and sorry to Chris, but the colours are getting more intense now):
Best regards,
Michael
For me there is something fascinating about the U-Bahn here in Munich. It is a space many people use to get from one place to another. It is cleary 'No place to stay' (as a reference to another series). The subway trains use standard railway gauge which puts them on the larger side. The stations are large (with a few exceptions) and most are well designed and well-kept. Still - few people passing there notice.
This is just my view of a space few people notice and appreciate, so I hope more will do. The difference between a dull station and a pleasant station os often not that much if you look on the cost, but it is certainly an enrichment. This is why I want to show my appreciation throuigh my pictures.
Three more - a 'new' station and I have to return to that station (and sorry to Chris, but the colours are getting more intense now):
Best regards,
Michael
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
One more station - the last one from last Sunday.
Starting with the elevator on the intermediate level.
Platform:
Corner:
Elevator lowest level from the rear:
The elevator is waiting for the way up:
Best regards,
Michael
Starting with the elevator on the intermediate level.
Platform:
Corner:
Elevator lowest level from the rear:
The elevator is waiting for the way up:
Best regards,
Michael
Winston Mitchell
Member
Michael,
Thanks for sharing these superb additions to this series.
Winston
Thanks for sharing these superb additions to this series.
Winston
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Winston Mitchell
Member
Noticeably different style...just focal length?
Michael Nagel
Well-known member
Hi Winston,
This was taken with 35mm on APS-C. Different style? I cannot tell. There are two reasons for this perspective.
The bridge-like structure spanning the rails seems odd on the first look. There are stairs on one side plus the elevator and only the elevator on the other side.
The bridge is the only possibility for people needing the elevator to get from one side to the other within the station.
Both elevators go to the surface. The layout of the station is here.
It appears to me that the bridge was there from the beginning and the elevators were added later.
So why this view?
I wanted to show this by the alingment stairs in the foreground, elevator and stairs in the background.
You need the context of the other pictures of this station to see this.
Why 35mm? I could have used a longer focal length for a better effect but did not want to change the lens.
I used longer focal lengths on other occasions in this thread like the second one of this station (taken with 45mm on µ4/3).
Best regards,
Michael
This was taken with 35mm on APS-C. Different style? I cannot tell. There are two reasons for this perspective.
The bridge-like structure spanning the rails seems odd on the first look. There are stairs on one side plus the elevator and only the elevator on the other side.
The bridge is the only possibility for people needing the elevator to get from one side to the other within the station.
Both elevators go to the surface. The layout of the station is here.
It appears to me that the bridge was there from the beginning and the elevators were added later.
So why this view?
I wanted to show this by the alingment stairs in the foreground, elevator and stairs in the background.
You need the context of the other pictures of this station to see this.
Why 35mm? I could have used a longer focal length for a better effect but did not want to change the lens.
I used longer focal lengths on other occasions in this thread like the second one of this station (taken with 45mm on µ4/3).
Best regards,
Michael
Winston Mitchell
Member
Thanks, Michael.