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Post by version3point1 on May 5, 2006 9:21:14 GMT
 I happened to be out and about on the Jubilee Line yesterday, seeing as it was such a lovely day (despite being hot) and as I had a bit of time to myself and my photography. We'd previously arranged for my first date to be on Saturday, but I was free all evening yesterday, so I got a call from the I/O I know on the line and I got myself to a station for a pick up. Stratford Market Depot > Stanmore > Statford Click here for the Flickr stream.Nothing special. I didn't actually take any photos in SMD (a shame really), as I'd gotten to the depot, gone straight up a road and onto a train, which was then sent through the dastardly train wash. I'm not at all happy with any of the shots I took, but I guess yesterday was actually just a test run to get a feel for the cab, working behind glass and getting a general idea of exposures to use and whatnot. I made the mistake to use the slowest 28-90mm lens on the planet though... dang. Despite being somewhat accustomed to general station sweeps and the photographic technicalities surrounding that, shooting in the cab is actually a lot difficult than I thought it would be, my reasons listed here. I must admit, at one point I found it really frustrating that I couldn't get the shots I wanted (being a perfectionist and all that), but at least I had air conditioning! I'll be back on the line on Saturday, so hopefully I'll get my act together, use a faster lens and whatnot. I've mused shooting in film, but I don't think that'll be a possibility, as I estimate only 40-50% of my shots will be useable (and that's a big waste on film). Digital saves the day again I suppose. |
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Post by compsci on May 5, 2006 16:18:27 GMT
You might want to consider getting the Canon 50mm F1.8 lens(if you don't have one already). Its fixed focal length (so set one of your other lenses to 50mm and check if you like the result), but might be just what you need if you're planning many particularly dark shots. Best of all its only £75 or so.
Another option that I often use if camera shake etc might me a problem is to stay in continuous drive mode. You'll often get one or two reasonably sharp photos if you take several in quick succession, which the 350D is very good at doing, especially if you have a high speed memory card. Most of the country will hear the shutter and mirror clicking though.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 17:25:48 GMT
Anne, I don't believe you when you say these are rubbish photos!! Even your ''poorest'' ones (if you can call them that  ) are far better than I could do !! |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 17:32:16 GMT
Excellent if I may say so v3.1
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 17:35:15 GMT
Excellent if I may say so v3.1 My thoughts too....  |
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Post by Tubeboy on May 5, 2006 17:39:38 GMT
Yes very good v3.1, northern line next please!!. ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 18:26:40 GMT
Great photos, I've been looking at your EXIF data with interest.
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Post by version3point1 on May 5, 2006 19:26:41 GMT
Great photos, I've been looking at your EXIF data with interest. Oh no!  (Not much to look at in the EXIF data... just the fact I've tried nearly every setting on my camera that I could think of.) |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 19:36:01 GMT
Your pics are fine, though I see your point about slow lenses. Oh well, next time!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2006 19:43:17 GMT
Simple - use a point-and-shoot-and-hope-it-comes-out camera for those niggly moments, and a all-singing-all-dancing-auto-focus-super-duper-extra-telephoto-lens thing for those standing still ones! If you think the rides a bit rough on the Jubbillee, try the Central from Broadway to North Acton!!! Rough ride??? Pah! rollercoaster ride is a better description - just dont try pouring a cup of tea on this stretch of track....
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Post by compsci on May 5, 2006 23:26:30 GMT
Before I forget it can sometimes help if you put your lens right against the glass. This avoids the possability of reflections, but will probably play havoc with the flash. Probably worth a try to see what happens.
Are you using a clear filter to protect the front of your lenses?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2006 7:25:18 GMT
Before I forget it can sometimes help if you put your lens right against the glass. This avoids the possability of reflections, but will probably play havoc with the flash. Probably worth a try to see what happens. Are you using a clear filter to protect the front of your lenses? I would be surprised if flash had been used at all anyway? |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2006 15:40:30 GMT
just dont try pouring a cup of tea on this stretch of track.... ....Especially if you are in coded!  |
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Post by version3point1 on May 24, 2006 15:17:28 GMT
More photographs added to the photo stream... slightly more successful this time round, even though I took fewer pictures... I've been in the cab for Monday and Tuesday, though conditions weren't really practical for me on Monday. Yesterday was a slightly better ride (well, all the red signals meant there was plenty of time for me to get some better exposures), considering the fact I'd decided to shoot a lot later, though a shame it was my very last day... *sigh*  (It was a tad emotional, yeah...) Still, enjoy. |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2006 15:25:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2006 22:04:42 GMT
Great photos, as usual. I particularly like the photos of the Jubilee/Bakerloo junction tunnel, something that usually passes by at 20mph. Flickr is being a bit of a pain today though!
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Post by mandgc on May 25, 2006 0:50:11 GMT
Practically all pictures shown or linked on the Board are like Manna to us exiles and give us an idea of how things are changing or to check on old haunts ! I expect others who have never been to London also value them for giving a close-up of the workings.
Thank you posters for sharing them with us !
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) are far better than I could do !! 
