The bus stop

Challenge #17 in the Opportunities series. Hosted by juanlucas.

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As the theme suggests, pls submit pictures taken at a bus stop. Pictures MUST contain the location (a bus stop, or at least part of it).

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Bus Stop in Winter

by Kuivaamo

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Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Lens:	Panasonic G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 O.I.S.
Submitted:	Monday, 27th August, 2012 20:45 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 7th December, 2010
Focal length:	14 mm
Shutter speed:	1/10 sec
Aperture:	F3.5
ISO:	1600
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Galleries:	View this photo in Kuivaamo's gallery

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Total comments: 14

Very good. Excellent angle of view, awesome composition.

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Lovely photo. Would be interested in seeing it in colour.

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Thanks, unfortunately it doesn't look as good in colour IMO, as it was a dark scene only illuminated by mixed artificial lighting (orange from the streetlights, white from the bus stop itself if I recall).

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I just wanted to say, I've really enjoyed looking at your photography. You have a keen eye and a vast understanding of what makes an interesting picture. "Onnea" for 1st place! Keep 'em coming!

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Thank you so much for the kind comments, and I'm glad you enjoyed my gallery. It's very rewarding when someone else "gets" images I've made. And I do intend to keep at it!

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Hieno kuva!

I saw this picture while glancing at the webpage and my immediate thought was 'that looks like Finland'. Looking at the photographer's name was immediate confirmation.

When you take a picture that can make such a strong connection, one with instant recognition, then I think you've captured the essence of that moment.

Seeing the photo, I remember just how cold, still and peaceful it can be while standing on a roadside waiting for a bus.

Snow comes early here
Yet the bus is never late
With the camera in hand

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Kiitos!

A long, snowy, cold, dark winter can be a drag, BUT it also creates some of the best photo opportunities!

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cONGRAGULATİONS, very nice photography

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Thanks, just had to take the camera for a walk after all that snow fell!

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I think I would like it better with higher contrast (lower black levels), but nice photo.

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Thank you for the comment! I wanted to preserve tonality so that things don't fall too black when printed, but it's all subjective of course, and I too might end up wanting it contrastier.

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great photo.

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Very nice! I ponder what location it could have been taken from.

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Thanks! It was taken in Espoo, Finland.

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