Rush Hour... by streats

Rush Hour...

This sculpture by George Segal is called Rush Hour. It stands in the financial district of London and represents the daily almost ghost like grind of the city commuter.

At night time passing by it can feel a little spooky as these shadow like figures stand in a large public square.

This was actually taken in sunlight today but I wanted to give it an almost nighttime feel in the processing.

Best viewed large if you have time.
I like sculptures and this one is very good, conveys that daily trudge! The way you have caught them, they look like ghosts, ethereal, the spirits of those who were there but are no more. Fav.
July 30th, 2013  
Ooh that's weird! Still love it though!
July 30th, 2013  
This shot captures exactly what you wrote. I can really relate even though I don't have to commute very far to work each day. There are days that I feel exactly like this. Good eye in spotting this.
July 30th, 2013  
Like the tight shot with the taller one as the point-of-focus. Intriguing shot!
July 30th, 2013  
Very cool. I like it! And it definitely looks better with the nighttime processing
July 30th, 2013  
Very interesting shot and excellent processing! Love the metallic look against the blues in the background.
July 30th, 2013  
Great shot.
July 30th, 2013  
Super capture Ian. Great contrast between the blue and silver
July 30th, 2013  
Mae
Very cool, glad you went for more of a night time look. Definitely adds to the feeling of it all.
July 30th, 2013  
Brilliant sculpture Ian. Well captured. The tall chap in the centre looks like a cross between Prince Charles and Prince Philip or maybe it is just me who thinks that. I can imagine that it would look a bit spooky at night. You have certainly given it a nighttime feel. Great processing.
July 30th, 2013  
Ian
@onewing Thanks Babs, funny you should say that, when processing it I also thought Prince Charles !
July 30th, 2013  
Ian
@ivan thanks for the Fav Ivan, that's appreciated :)
July 30th, 2013  
Wow Ian, this is awesome - fav
July 31st, 2013  
Zam
very nice shot!
July 31st, 2013  
Great job with turning day into a night shot!
July 31st, 2013  
this does have an erie, futuristic feel to it. nice shot!
July 31st, 2013  
lol I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking Prince Charles :-) Incredible sculpture and capture!
July 31st, 2013  
Wow... that's quite the sculpture! Well shot!
July 31st, 2013  
Wonderful shot! Love the comp and light. so interesting
July 31st, 2013  
Awesome shot. Do you watch Dr Who - this photo looks like it could easily fit into one of the storylines in that show!
July 31st, 2013  
I definitely thought Prince Charles too. Perhaps as an American he thought it would add a touch of interest! Very effective dof and processing here Ian.
July 31st, 2013  
Great shot and love the sculptures. My husband definitely agrees that it is a true representation of what the City feels like. A daily grinds that turns you into a ghost of yourself day after day!
July 31st, 2013  
Very intriguing image. I like the silver and blue and those expressions!
July 31st, 2013  
I love the color and the light! Very cool!
July 31st, 2013  
lovely ... you've have a great eye for images ... really likeyour work .. thnks for the follow ... follwing you along too :-)
July 31st, 2013  
Ian
@friend2303 Likewise Vijay, thanks for the follow too :-)
July 31st, 2013  
Wow, they must have been moving so very fast to become frozen like that. Toning is perfect
August 1st, 2013  
Nice - like the techno blue in the background.
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@shepherdmanswife Thank you :-)
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@thirdjoe Thanks Joe, I know the feeling too, especially on the cold winter days !
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@sbolden Thanks Scott
@camim Thanks Camila, yes, I liked the look the processing gave it too
@pflaume Thanks Lisa, they are actually much darker in appearance but this really makes them stand out which I liked.
@andreajoy Thanks Andrea

@derekvickers Thanks Derek
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@adventuringowls Thanks Mae, yes I think it added to the atmosphere of the shot.
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@joeyc Thanks for the fav Joey
@zam Thanks Zam, glad you like it
@my_photofun Thanks Darinka
@mchartwig Thanks Celi A little bit Doctor Who ish as pointed out by Tracey @tippy
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@paulaw Thanks Paula, I wonder if the similarity was intentional !
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@roseolivia thanks Rachel, your husband is so right, some days it gets like that !
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@kazlamont @shuttersqueak Thanks Kazzy, Thanks Michelle :-)
August 1st, 2013  
Ian
@linc Thanks Cheri
August 1st, 2013  
Great shot! But spooky
August 2nd, 2013  
I would have never guessed this was taken in the day time!! So way to go on the processing!!! They sure are interesting looking!
August 4th, 2013  
Cool find!

Btw, thanks for the follow and comments on my pictures. Love your pictures. I'm sure I'll enjoy and learn a lot following you.
August 5th, 2013  
Wow I love this and the treatment you have given it. A fav for sure. What tube station is it near as I would love to see when I next visit London? It's a great representation of that daily commute.
August 6th, 2013  
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