Abstract Images of London Underground

winstainforth · Mar 23, 2007

jimiismydaddy said:
Im curious, why do u need a permit? Isnt is a public place?

Before 7/7 you could shoot with out to many problems, however although people do take photos everyday, if you are spoted shooting you a liable to be arrested under anti-terror laws, as happened to someone I know at amersham station.

Also for a project like this you have to report to the station superviser for final permission to shoot, he is also required to inform you of H&S regs and meeting points if the station evacuated.

It used to be so much simpler

Jzero · Mar 23, 2007

These photographs are exceptional! Sad state of affairs if one needs a permit these days to take pictures in the London Underground?

J

MrMatthieu · Mar 23, 2007

Looks great but take too much time to dowload from where I am
Mat

RVsForFun · Mar 23, 2007

I'd love to visit London. And the permits on picture taking are the same over here, depending on where you are. My bro' is a doctor at a veterans hospital and he can't take his camera anywhere on the hospital campus without a permit.

winstainforth · May 21, 2007

Hi - I've added many new images to the site including some great disused tunnels at Euston Station.

http://winstainforth10.foliosnap.com/?goto=eustonstationabandonedtunnels&thumbs=ok

Their's also a Youtube video of the tunnels!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05A9Li9qWHk[/ame]

Alex_B · May 21, 2007

very nice

never tried the underground for photography ... a shame it got so complicated.

really like that escalator shot.

welcome to the forum btw

jlbrew3 · May 21, 2007

You have a remarkable gift. The shots are beautiful!

canto_xii · May 21, 2007

wow. some of those shots are really wonderful. also, i love the design of your website. i've been trying to put one together myself so i've been noticing layouts a lot more and yours is very nice.

dwarrick · May 21, 2007

the 3rd photo of the elevator is so cool! Do you use that HDR meathod to do that?

winstainforth · Jun 26, 2007

dwarrick said:
the 3rd photo of the elevator is so cool! Do you use that HDR meathod to do that?

Don't use any HDR in any of the shots, I target an area of the image until I'm happy, use the history brush to restore the areas I don't want change and than target another area of the image....etc until the image is processed. Simple and effective, but takes time.

b4

after

http://www.tubephotos.com

turtlesoupt · Jun 26, 2007

wow the before and after is stunning!!

Great shots!

nauc · Jul 8, 2007

sick...shakes head

:hail:

seemoo · Jul 8, 2007

Yea, your pictures absolutely rock!
Can you share with us what kinda sharpening technique your using?

Really, amazing sets.

crownlaurel · Jul 8, 2007

This is my favorite!

http://winstainforth10.foliosnap.com/?goto=paddingtonstation&img=9

I enjoyed looking at your images. Some I had to wonder how you got that angle. There must be a bridge or balcony there? I was imaginging hanging from rafters to get some of those shots.

duncanp · Jul 8, 2007

great photos? havent been arrested as a suspicious person taking photos of potential terrorist hit targets yet? >.>

even i got dodgy looks taking pics in london from the security lol