The creeping dark...

Where does architecture end and design begin? I was debating whether to include the Museum subway station in my main album for architecture week, but in the end I decided not to... I think I may have gone just a smidgeon overboard in editing, but after 6 or 7 edits on the clock tower in my other album, i haven't the energy to rethink this ;p

Today's architecture shot is here:
http://365project.org/northy/365/2013-02-06

Thank you for the continued views, comments, favs and follows... I am working on catching up with everyone - please bear with me :)

[Betsie's Pinto Pony]

Wonderful, sister North!

[Edie]

Love it. Have missed your gritty street shots.

[ACRaszman]

I think its great! Love the movement and lighting.

[Nestor]

I love the motion of the train contrasted with the stillness of the girl's expression!

[diane day]

nice composition for b/w... like the movement blur from the subway

[Carla]

love that moving train with the solid floor and statue. Such a great mood here.

[Grant Davidson]

I like this shot - the stillness of the waiting passenger and the motion of the train as well as the hard contrast of B&W. Nice.

[Cromwell]

That has to be THE coolest subway EVER!

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

I really like this! You have really mastered this whole street, BW thing. Fav.

[Caroline]

You have captured that gritty underground feel beautifully. A lot going on here with elements that complement one another. Not over processed at all to me.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Amazing... I love the face on the right!

[Amy]

Great movement and love that it is black and white

[Michelle Blackford]

Love the girl looking at you and the great sense of movement! Really neat shot!

[Kimberly Balychev]

Outstanding capture! :) love the totem pole :) And wonderful movement in the train!

[Jim Nuttall]

EXCELLENT shot!!!

[Angelique]

Great focus!

[Katie]

Well, it's definitely architecture. I love the composition with the statue/carving. Did you overly darken the left edge over the rest? The vignetting really draws you in toward the people. Very cool.

[Lyn]

wonderful shot - I always love your subway shots, Northy - AND your tags, of course!

[Karen H]

I really like all the different contrasts in this, light dark, still rush, close far
Love it

[Ann]

Great movement...just love it !

[TC]

LOL, you caught a look!!! Love the rich blacks in this, the movement of the subway and the clarity of the subjects on deck. Love Love the lighting!

[KWind]

Wonderful capture. I like your processing.

[beachradish]

King Tut? In the train station?! I knew it ... I really like the mix of stillness and motion. Very cool effect.

[☠northy]

@archaeofrog yep... i added quite a bit of dark all over, but a lot more on the left than anywhere else... there were some bright spots there that were distracting and i kinda got carried away trying to de-emphasize them ;p

[☠northy]

@still_beachradish yeah... the subway station by the museum has this cool statuary... i have several shots from there :)

here's one i posted in early january http://365project.org/northy/365/2013-01-03

[Adam]

You nailed it . Great use of shadow, B&W and love the capture on the woman.

[Jani M]

I think the person could've been a bit lost there without your edit. Now the eye goes right to her. Love those statues, and cool too see you paint a bit ;)

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

This is very good....and you are drawn to the woman and then explore the rest.

[Mark Mywerds]

Fav

[beluga]

FAV!! :O)

[Richard]

this is fantastic. Love it. FAV

[Katia]

FAV! so awesome! :) @ruthmouch totally agree! :)

[Nicole]

beautiful! love how you've captured the statue in it!

[Heidi]

Great shot!

[Rebecca]

So cool fav

[John Falconer]

Great shot. The girl on the right makes it

[Matt Clendon]

I like it.

[Jo]

Stunning, looks especially good XX large on black, fab lighting and movement.

[Jase]

I'm always feeling groovy :) Thought about approaching somewhere about showing a Totonto Subway series? Just sayin'

[John]

Cool

[Lisa]

Fantastic slow-mo on the train - love how your eye is dragged to the girl on the platform. Great tags too! fav

[Humphrey Hippo]

Definitely worth viewing large. Love her expression.

[emily tull]

I always thought architecture and design went hand in hand :)

[Frida]

I can't see a line between the two.. Love this northy, especially the contrast!

[☠northy]

@jase_h the thought occurs... and repels... i wouldn't know where to begin and i'd be terrified...

[Caryn]

Awesome movement here. Also like the totem. Or is it a cigar store indian?

[Stuey]

Was looking at the suggestions page and thought "that looks like a Northy picture." great shot

[Andreas]

Wonderful, not much to add to the other comments.

[fife]

Fav for so many reasons!

[Kate Goring]

It's as if they are all in a hurry to get into that really creepy dark part of the photo. I love it.

[Kate Klinck]

i love the darkness of this shot!! I would leave it like this!!

[Michael Elliott]

The motion blur is cool can feel the movement contrasted with the still look on her face. Your edit is perfect. Rich and compelling photo northy - Fav!

[Danny G.]

Incredible capture!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Just so great! Did not see the face over on he right at first. That is freaky! Love it! Fav

[Steve Angell]

Love this!!!

[PasadenaRose]

I love this. As so many others have mentioned, your capture of the contrast of motion with stillness is awesome. Don't know what the original looked like, but this finished version rocks!