The Lisbon Metro Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi TE friends

The couple waiting the Metro... and me ! It's a simple picture but a liked a lot the texture in the ground and colours. This is the Carnide Station close to my house. The Metro is arriving.

I hope you like it

The Lisbon Metro (Portuguese: Metropolitano de Lisboa) is the metro (subway) system that provides Lisbon, Portugal with mass-transit services. It was the first subway in Portugal.
As of 2007, the four Lisbon subway lines total about 39 kilometres (24 mi) in length and comprise 46 stations.
Construction was started on 7 August 1955, and actual service began on 29 December 1959 with a Y-shaped line with two branches starting at Sete Rios (now Jardim Zoológico) and Entre Campos that joined at Rotunda (now Marquês de Pombal) to continue to Restauradores in the city centre. The total track length was then 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi). In subsequent years the northern branches were extended in several steps to Colégio Militar (now Colégio Militar-Luz) and Campo Grande, respectively. The southern branch was extended via Rossio, Anjos and Alvalade to finally form a loop at Campo Grande. In 1995 the station at Marquês de Pombal was reconstructed to split the network into two lines, the Blue Line (linha Azul) from Colégio Militar-Luz to Campo Grande and the Yellow Line (linha Amarela) from Campo Grande to Marquês de Pombal.In May 1998 a third line, the Red Line (linha vermelha) was opened to connect Alameda to the exhibition grounds of the Expo 98 at Oriente.

Metro Sign.
The Blue line was split into two; it now ends at Santa Apolónia; the section until Campo Grande has become the Green Line (linha Verde) with a new terminus at Cais do Sodré. In 2004 the Blue, Yellow and Green lines were further extended to end at Amadora Este, Odivelas and Telheiras, respectilvely. As of 2005, total track length is 36.9 kilometres (22.9 mi). On December 19th 2007 the Blue line was extended to Santa Apolónia.
In August 2009 the extension of the Red Line to São Sebastião via Saldanha station was opened, making it possible to go from any line to another without changing trains more than once. An extension to Lisbon Portela Airport has been announced which has caused controversy as the airport is scheduled to be replaced in about 10 years, and might reduce the usefulness of the station, depending on the future usage of the area.
Once these extensions are completed to system will be served by 52 stations and will be 40 kilometres (25 mi) long.
Extensions to the Green and Yellow lines are also being studied.

2009/09/02 19:42:55.2
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robertosalguero (110) 2009-09-04 0:30

Ola Aires,

Colourful image indeed. Well composed and bright. The fast moving metro is a delight here as create an interesting palette in the background. Nice work :-)

Roberto

jasmis (50891) 2009-09-04 0:32

Superb dynamic presentation with amazing shadows.
Regards my dear friend.

bantonbuju (48790) 2009-09-04 0:34

i always enjoy a lot photos taken in the metro stations... this one is particular - all those shaped creatures and blue "snakes" in the air nicely support the running train...

best, j.

John_F_Kennedy (31865) 2009-09-04 0:57

Hello Aires,
The motion effect is nice. I love the movement here, beautiful, wonderful tones and colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

pauloog (6811) 2009-09-04 1:00

Hello Aires,
A wonderful becvause of the rainbow colours captured of the speeding train, but also because of including the tiling decoration. And well composed too with the yellow line used as the leading diagonal.
Regards,
Paul

subhendu_bagchi (3426) 2009-09-04 1:16

Namaste Aires,
beautifully taken shot of a running train. It is too colourful. The motion is nicely depicted here. Ideal shutter speed. The people in platform looks nice and creat a great contrast with this train. Tfs. Have a great day.
Subhendu

mikolaj_kawa (30985) 2009-09-04 1:32

Ola Aires! I love Metro de Lisboa, amazing stations, excellent shot, wonderful dynamic exposure. Good sharp and very good focus. Original effect. Saude!

amazon (10813) 2009-09-04 1:50

ola aires,
photos are always very beautiful in color,
much like the flu colors in these photos I metro
model very well the position ...
greetigs,
iffet

francio64 (11588) 2009-09-04 2:46

Ciao Aires,
bello l'effetto del mosso dato dal passaggio della metro, movimentando e colorando piacevolmente la scena.

TFS!
Francesco

anesugur (16942) 2009-09-04 4:03

Ola Aires,
Great composition, great effect of photography.
A perfect classic one.
Thanks and best wishes. Uğur

Yves-triga (3613) 2009-09-04 4:04

hello aires,
very nice effects,this slow motion is nycely realised.
i like,
well see
yves

delkoo (34588) 2009-09-04 4:57

hi aires
I really like all the beautiful colours you've got here, especially on the blurred train, people waiting and "snakes" perfectly complete the picture.

have a nice weekend
didier

siamesa (13195) 2009-09-04 5:04

Olá Aires

Simplesmente linda.Uma apresentação dinâmica e colorida. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

TopGeo (22121) 2009-09-04 5:11

Hi Aires! The speed and the effects creating a impressive picture of Metro Good the place give dynamic intense to front!
Bravo
Georgios

gilou530 (35568) 2009-09-04 8:49

salut aires
nickel cette photo, l'effet de vitesse est bien restitué, et beaucoup de netteté au premier plan bon boulot
amitiés
gilbert

serp2000 (9643) 2009-09-04 8:59

Good evening, Aires,
Expressive shot! I like your job! Nice colours! Good idea and well done!
Have a nice weekend!
Serghei

patdeph (18244) 2009-09-04 9:10

hello Aires
wooow!I love the movment of the train and this incredible sensation of speed!The colors are splendid,and the 2 lonely people give a nice atmosphere!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

Budapestman (42660) 2009-09-04 9:20

Hi Aires,
Very impressive and dynamic photo with spectacular composition and superb colours, excellent timing and lights, splendid shot. Have a nice weekend!
George

yquem46 (8361) 2009-09-04 9:37

You said it all Aires !
We too like the colors on the metro in motion and the mosaic graphism on the ground
well done at the right shutter speed
regards
Patrick

Morac (20761) 2009-09-04 10:08

Bonsoir Aires,

Superbe effet de mouvement !
J'aime le graphisme sur le sol qui vient "habiter" cette photo, en plus des personnes sur le quai.
Bonne soirée et bon Weekend
Amicalement
Marc

cunejo200 (7231) 2009-09-04 10:23

Hello Aires,
The speeding train and the slow shutter speed created a mesmerizing image, thanks to your compositional vision. Well done and regards.
Danilo

Docarmo (8844) 2009-09-04 13:51

Olá Aires,
Fantástica esta foto, vejo que esse lugar dá ângulos e imagens de movimento incríveis... claro, em mãos hábeis como as tuas. Show! As cores passando em alta velocidade... ficou parecendo um arco-íris!
Dá a impressão de que o metrô se movimenta na direção para a qual o casal está olhando... será? Pensando bem, o casal deve estar a olhar para o lado de onde o metrô está vindo, não é? Não sei... mas tu sabes! ;-)
Abraço,
Docarmo

ciakgiak (11080) 2009-09-04 14:49

Ciao Aires,
splendido l'effetto del treno in movimento e la bellissima grafica sul pavimento.
Molto belli i colori e perfetta gestione della luce e dell'esposizione.
Perfettamente posizionata la coppia.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

lucasgalodoido (16723) 2009-09-04 15:04

Olá Aires,
muito interessante mesmo essa clássica imagem do trem, mas o interessante aqui foram as cores e as pessoas bem nítidas.
Parabéns e Abraço

ymrk (9059) 2009-09-04 15:10

fantastic exposure time Aires!
I've specially admired the figures on the train with site of models are very great seeming at the same time...
Greetings

Yağmur

jjcordier (25104) 2009-09-04 23:33

Aires
Une photographie exceptionnelle avec le fantastique effet créé par ce métro en mouvement, ces jeux de lignes et de formes, ces couleurs...J'aime beaucoup!
Amicalement
JJ

Cricri (43560) 2009-09-05 2:03

Hola Aires
J'aime les couleurs et l'effet fuiant du train, intéressant détails du sol avec les ombres des statues de chats!!!très belle comopostion
Good week end
cricri

CLODO (4549) 2009-09-05 5:22

Hi TE friend!
I like the way you get the blurred metro with rainbow colours against the static persons and pavement. This photographic technics is a good way to explain the movement.
Wel done
CLODO

marietom (32060) 2009-09-05 7:04

hello Aires,

magnifiques couleurs, mouvement, et graphisme dans cette très belle image de métro. C'est réussi, et j'aime beaucoup.
Bonne journée
Marie

adores (15713) 2009-09-06 12:13

Olá Aires!
Gosto muito desta, do movimento, das cores, das 2 pessoas à espera e dos desenhos no pavimento. Muito bem conseguida!

COSTANTINO (23105) 2009-09-06 13:14

Hello Aires,
clever idea very well realized.
Simple photo but very creative.
Regards,
Costantino

Sne011 (3103) 2009-09-07 11:12

Ola Aires
Excellent shot, this looks like graffiti train :) I love the ground decoration!! Cool photo :)
See you,
Sneza

eversmile (6377) 2009-09-07 14:48

Hi Aires!

I love this one! The colors on the train, with the speed, are wonderful, and the shadows of what seems to be mystical sculptures are another eye-catching detail. The perspective is excellent, and the couple, at the far end, is very well placed. Plus, the red of the man's shirt contrasts superbly with the blue of the neon light in the background. Excellent work!
Congratulations!
Regards
Marine

avene (11084) 2009-09-16 6:07

hello Aires,
I watched Matrix Revolutions recently, and your photo reminds me strongly of the scene in the underground "between the worlds" in that movie, especially with two people seemingly watching the train go by. strong lines, strong perspective, strong contrast between movement and stillness, I like this photo a lot.

best,
Kristine

chpp (4003) 2009-09-17 12:07

hi Aires
very creative and good eye. the image has nice dynamic and colours mix, combined with the 2 people standing still
excellent light and compo
TFS
C

axiotea (16229) 2009-09-18 0:26

Olà Aires
Lot's of dynamism provided by the blurred metro for which I really appreciate the lines of colors on it! I see, you did not taken this picture at the rush hour and you had room for your tripod. The couple is ideally positioned and added life in the station. The black drawings on the ground make me think of cats...Exposure and framing are well seen!
Regards from Thailand
Marilyn

xuaxo (5815) 2009-09-18 4:19

Olá Aires,
Está bonito. Pensei que as figuras no chão fossem sombras, mas afinal são desenhos na calçada (gatos?).
Nunca estive nesta estação.
Cumprimentos,
Francisco