Railway Lines, a photo from Nottinghamshire, England

Photographer's Note

As I was leaving Nottingham station a train came into the platform opposite the stairs - suddenly the whole space in front of me was filled horizontal lines.

A compositional classic handed on a plate!

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davido (1982) 2005-05-03 4:01

Incredible graphism. Handed on a plate but you had the photographer instinct, so bravo!
Regards, David

rich (1199) 2005-05-03 4:01

Its the contrasting mix of textures that really makes this for me - glass, metal, paint and wood. The 'feel' might have been lost in colour so b/w was a good choice. Excellent.

Paolo (41258) 2005-05-03 4:13

Great urban photo Kev!
the station structure is wonderful, very "old style" and have a good contrast with the train.
thanks, ciao

devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-05-03 4:16

Hi Kev
Very nice shot. Perfect graphism and good BW.
Nice work
Bertrand

highpeak8 (139) 2005-05-03 4:23

very graphical! a shot full of interestings lines and forms. well observation!

bantonbuju (51815) 2005-05-03 4:39

hi kev, well what to say - just a simplicity at its best, very "strong" composition;
this is IT!
HAND, jerzy

karina (1109) 2005-05-03 4:57

Kev, I love it. The patterns of the lines, the variations of grey, patternes within patterns, such a strong graphic. Simple but complex at once. Well seen.

bboss (3578) 2005-05-03 5:50

Nice one Kev, you really have the eye for these graphic compositions.
I would never even imagine to take pictures in the railway station so it is an inspiration for me.
cheers, David

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-05-03 13:16

Strong graphism with all this horizontal lines,Kev!B/W fits it perfect,very well seen and captured!

Elise_d (1943) 2005-05-03 13:52

I love this graphical shot. Good mix of lines. Good choice and b&w also that brings unicity. Well done.

Ebbe (9625) 2005-05-03 14:10

But so many kinds of horisontal lines! Very nice to explore, the different textures, styles and ages within the horisontal bands are just great. B&W a good choice.

recepyuksel (18640) 2005-05-03 15:32

Excellent graphism. Unique work. Bravo. SB good choice.

avigur_11 (22553) 2005-05-03 18:34

Wow, this is fantastic, Kev. Very busy, gfull of lines, shapes, and very dymnamic. I like it very much in b/w, I guess that colors would amke it too busy, and breat the interesting patterns. Excellent job, I like it very much.

jinju (14265) 2005-05-03 20:35

Very "old style". Seems like one of those photos I have seen of New York from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's. Black and white gives urban photos such grit. This is truly an urban photo worth sharing.

nerve (10231) 2005-05-04 2:15

A Good one Kev, great graphics, soo catchy.. (where is a guy on top the train though.-- u couldnt wait?? ;-)
hmmmmm... LOL!)
Congrulats!

bullabulla (3488) 2005-05-04 11:57

again a graphical shot really well done with just simple things of everyday life.
bravos
Laetitia

keribar (43841) 2005-05-06 23:52

Hello Kev,

Again you have found a superb place, from which you could work out this strong graphic composition. As I told you in other critiques, you always touch a sensitive chord in my appreciation. Also inspires me for new shots. Well done - Izzet

maciekda (19895) 2005-05-08 14:05

this is very nice Kev, very interesting composition - the frame is completely filled with lines, rectangles, triangles. really nice work, the kind of graphism i like very much

robiuk (10807) 2005-05-17 18:11

Shear delight, Kev!
You were really lucky to have spotted this one.
Good choice to go with b/w,
Robi

early_doors (207) 2005-05-26 23:25

Please sir, can I have some more...?

ayobami (1353) 2005-07-14 4:46

Wonderful image and great lines! You've got some really unique shots here, and many that would be great in the BBC Picture of Britain Competition . Submissions deadline is 31 july and there are several categories that might appeal to you, ie human and urban.