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That seemed like a better idea when it was still a month away.
Looks like you're doing pretty well.
As for shooting in amongst all those bars...two options would be to shoot really wide and get close to your subject, or shoot tight with a longer lens, and show less of the subject (probably not the best option).
But really, the bars are part of the bus and that is part of what you're trying to show. So as long as they don't ruin the shot (cut across someone's face) they may be OK.
I don't suppose you could have someone remove one or two bars to give you room to shoot?
You might even consider removing a bar in post (just try to shoot so that it's not cutting across anything busy or unique).
A hacksaw or oxyacetylene torch will take care of these. Come to think of it, the torch can also take care of those annoying wheelchair stickers and bosses, as well.There are metal bars EVERYwhere
Well, THAT seat location looks good--plenty of clear, unobstructed view for one person, and an onlooker. So....use "that seat" for two of the pictures, maybe even three of them. It will add some continuity. In the shot shown, it seems like the man's shoe is in the best focus. Yes, I see some green CA around the edges of high-contrast edges.
What I like is that the in-bus overhead fluourescent light fixture is rendered perfectly! The outside windows appear just blown out enough to show "bright light outside", yet still retain the window supports and stuff. Despite the missed focus, the exposure looks okay, but I wish there were a bit more depth of field. I would not use autofocus on these.
MAYBE you could shoot from outside, off a ladder, thru an open window? I dunno. Not sure if that's even possible, and it would be a pain too, but it might allow you some viewing distance and positioning that is JUST NOT possible. Can you get into position in any wheelchair tie-down areas and shoot people in the seats right behind or off to the side of those spots? Are "all" the buses equipped equally, with identical aisles, seats, bars, and poles?
You are facing some simple challenges. Limited space. Limited camera placement options. Can you get the camera "up" at all, using a stepladder or clamp or tripod, anything like that? I dunno...I hope it all works out great. I know you will give it your all, your A-Game!!
Can you mount the camera on a tripod and stick it RIGHT up against the opposing wall of the bus?
Sharon... I would shoot the location without the subject, exposing for the windows... and then merge that exposure with your subject exposures. Makes for prettier images, unless you are wanting the contrast.
It would be difficult to use flash to expose the subjects while exposing for the background... although it could be done (lighting all the bus evenly would be fun!). Much easier to just shoot the windows separately.