Junko @jyokota and I went to see the moving, Finding Vivian Meier, today up in Highland Park where she worked as a Nanny for many years. She took significant numbers of photos during that part of her life so it was interesting to watch the movie in the community she had lived in and photographed. So, as an homage to her, I thought I should post a street scene in b&w tonight. This stretches it a bit as she tended to take shot above ground! Thanks @mara19500 for letting us know it was being shown here today!
Processed in Nik Silver Efex, wet rocks filter with tweaks in Aperture
Remarkable shot! Love the way the train light illuminates the poster boards. I have plans to see the doc on Vivien Meier. When I saw the trailer I actually thought of you because of the Chicago connection.
As you probably know, I am not a fan of big cities, and by extension, of urban photography. But your photos keep drawing me in. This certainly isn't an inviting location, but the stark patterns and glaring light are fascinating. This gets a fav, even though it makes me uneasy.
Now THIS deserves a big fav...such a great low-key urban shot...it really conveys the general mood in the subway perfectly, showing just enough detail to know where we are. The lone figure walking (perfectly placed btw) and approaching train rounds it off. I sincerely hope that this picture reaches not only the PP, but the TT...because that's where it deserves to be!
I was researching Vivian Maier just last week as the fellow who bought the box was interviewed on CBC radio. Very interesting Lady....perhaps odd, too. I was struck that she did so many creative selfies when she seemed so reclusive. Did you enjoy the movie? Lovely tribute.
@kathiecb The movie is worth seeing -- she's certainly an unusual person who makes for a good subject. It did need some heavy editing, I thought, as a movie -- you could tell these are young filmmakers. I would have liked to know more about the photos and curation, less of the interviews with her nanny wards which tended to be redundant. But still, worth the time to learn about her. There's an exhibit starting here soon at the Cultural Center (where the dome is) or may have just started.
Your subway shots are truly amazing! You manage to convey that underground, almost illicit environment where anything could happen if you drop your guard! I was also wondering if you ever get stopped by security people asking the reason for taking pictures. I think they are a lot more vigilant at NYC subways.
And, congrats on TT again!! It is so good to see your do deserving photos there week after week! :-))))
@panthora I think photography is not allowed but I haven't sorted out if it's everywhere or just certain things. Like, a closeup of the front car with the engineer that I took -- the guy came out and told me I couldn't take photos. Then another time someone said I stood too near the security cameras and she would have to have me stop taking photos. So, when I'm told not to, I stop. But if no one says anything, I photograph. I've stopped taking ones with the train engineer being visible. And I process so that it's clear it's an artier take, not a record of what it looked like that someone could abuse.
Love the lights of the on coming train and the lone person walking toward you on the right!
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And, congrats on TT again!! It is so good to see your do deserving photos there week after week! :-))))