Photo Assignment: 09 Sept 2007 - Your Commute
 

So we haven't been had one of these in a LOOOONG time - so let's see if we can't start them up again- Charlatan's comment gave me the idea...

Your Commute:
Give us a picture or series of pictures of your commute to work, to school, some place you go on a regular basis...


Don't forget to add in suggestions for next week's assignment...


The Guidelines:

Pictures
**How you interpret the theme is entirely up to you.
**Pics should be taken during the assignment period not just yanked out of your portfolio.
**Pics should be 800*600 pixels My Windows XP photoresizer tutorial: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showpos...1&postcount=11
**We're looking for natural images. Some post processing is ok (colour correction, redeye reduction, contrast etc), but no gross manipulation, on occasion we will have an assignment that calls for differing kinds of manipulation. However, for the most part, think "natural."
**Give your photo a title, it just sounds cooler that way.
**Remember the basic rules of Tilted Photography and the TFP: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=46601



Comments
**Comments have to (and this part is critical) have substance. -----That is to say; "That foto r0xxor!!," just ain't gonna cut it.
Think more along the lines of:
-----That photo would be better if....
-----That subject's eyes would be better lit if you did....
**Comments should have a constructive edge to them, we're trying to improve here not just stroke each other's egos (but do be nice).
**Please comment on as many photos as you can, prefereably every one. No one likes to feel left out.
**After making your comment please make suggestions for next week's assignment. I will take all the suggestions and select one randomly and/or at the suggestion of the community.

**My overiding vision for this game/exersize/whetever, is to improve our skills as photographers. Regardless of your skill or ability we want everyone to contribute.**
**This is an experiement, the processes and guidelines are up for debate**

PLEASE DON"T FORGET TO ADD IN YOUR SUGGESTION FOR NEXT WEEK'S ASSIGNMENT...
Thanks


Have fun

My commute on saturday, but not exactly someplace I go all the time. I live 5 minutes from work so the views kinda boring.

http://www.trentchauphotography.com/...large/0011.jpg

I have taken some shots and will see what I can do to get them uploaded soon...

I've always wanted to take a series of shots of this route I take M-F on the way to work (and as a shortcut to the highway on the weekends). I work in one of the area's largest office parks, but less than a minute away from my building is this little winding road that goes through a small neighborhood.

Unfortunately I only had time to snap two quick ones...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...y_commute2.jpg

...and my favorite feature of this road. It used to just be the bull, but about six months ago they brought the little one in to keep him company. heh

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...y_commute1.jpg

One of these days I'm going to take my camera and walk this road beginning to end. There's a lot of interesting stuff aligned along it...including some emus!

OK... I managed to finally find the time to do this.


The front drive of my condo... notice the wife walking ahead and getting annoyed that I have stopped to take a photo.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111694451145634"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyG_C40-6I/AAAAAAAABAA/LDT2w2nx-BA/s800/IMG_0462.JPG" /></a>

The cross walk to get to the bus stop
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115109671521548626"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFJS40-VI/AAAAAAAAA7E/w_QkpnxhugI/s800/IMG_0425.JPG" /></a>

The bus stop where I wait... and wait.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111754580687794"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyHCi40-7I/AAAAAAAABFE/vFHOmlvKpSc/s800/IMG_0463.JPG" /></a>

The traffic cometh...
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115109727356123490"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFMi40-WI/AAAAAAAAA7M/2UwQFKsRdX0/s800/IMG_0426.JPG" /></a>

On the bus... Bukit Timah Road. The green is so different from Toronto
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115109787485665650"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFQC40-XI/AAAAAAAABIY/w_wm0HpVKi8/s800/IMG_0427.JPG" /></a>

We have seatbelt laws but they don't count when you are ferrying cheap labour to a job site. This is not an uncommon sight.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115109881974946194"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFVi40-ZI/AAAAAAAABIg/XBTG_u1Ug4w/s800/IMG_0429.JPG" /></a>

Going around Newton Circus. The orange things are air ducts for the Newton MRT (subway).
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115109985054161330"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFbi40-bI/AAAAAAAABIo/Tfmf1geFyzo/s800/IMG_0431.JPG" /></a>

On Scotts Road
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115110083838409170"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFhS40-dI/AAAAAAAABIs/jhgCS_-ds90/s800/IMG_0433.JPG" /></a>

On Orchard Road, we go under the gantry for the ERP (toll road) and can see the construction of a new mall and condo on Orchard Turn.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115110294291806738"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyFti40-hI/AAAAAAAABI8/N8_wsPoBjA0/s800/IMG_0437.JPG" /></a>

Still on Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, better known as Takishimaya after the anchor department store of this mall (yes, it's a mall... not much else on Orchard but malls)
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115110616414354018"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGAS40-mI/AAAAAAAABJQ/P7VJykut6l4/s800/IMG_0442.JPG" /></a>

Now on Bras Basah... a Catholic Church and some Cabs...
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115110882702326450"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGPy40-rI/AAAAAAAABJk/dRaKijmSPzs/s800/IMG_0447.JPG" /></a>

Getting closer to my destination... the war memorial for all the people killed during the Japanese occupation, new MRT construction in the foreground and the Central Business District in the background.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115110985781541586"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGVy40-tI/AAAAAAAABJs/C99p5RuTp1k/s800/IMG_0449.JPG" /></a>

Off the bus and the new Singapore Flyer looms.
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111033026181858"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGYi40-uI/AAAAAAAABJw/yg5J9YinFyY/s800/IMG_0450.JPG" /></a>

A shortcut through Millennia Walk (a mall).
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111144695331586"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGfC40-wI/AAAAAAAABJ4/dnlEIOcwsMc/s800/IMG_0452.JPG" /></a>

and out the other side of the mall and looking up at Suntec Tower Four
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111252069514018"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGlS40-yI/AAAAAAAABKA/bJfJkfA-E7U/s800/IMG_0454.JPG" /></a>

Walking underground around the base of the world's largest fountain (really) up at Suntec Tw0
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111355148729154"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGrS40-0I/AAAAAAAABKE/O9wsdHrWMtQ/s800/IMG_0456.JPG" /></a>

Through the mall... yes, we have McDonald's
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111410983304018"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGui40-1I/AAAAAAAAA_U/3m0VB3HUNEM/s800/IMG_0457.JPG" /></a>

Up the escalator, the atrium of Suntec Two looms...
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenMurphy001/Temp/photo?authkey=UjR5dOgSIIc#5115111462522911586"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy001/RvyGxi40-2I/AAAAAAAABKQ/Yk_o1JXQXSM/s800/IMG_0458.JPG" /></a>

... a short elevator ride and you are there.

http://lh3.google.com/StevenMurphy00...0/IMG_0429.JPG

This is not uncommon here, either. In fact, it is very common.

Nice shots, Charlatan, thanks for sharing.

From my iPhone. I believe this is the station at Essex and Delancey.

I liked the colors.

http://www.andrewgonsalves.com/img/submud.jpg

That's really beautiful, Hal, I like it, too.

Thanks :)

Now, what you are looking at is two tanks of liquid nitrogen. They are on the bed of a moving truck. One is leaking.

Welcome to New York!

http://www.andrewgonsalves.com/img/nitroleak.jpg

Ah - that brings back memories (of Singapore).

I'm glad I'm home now though.

I like that. Thanks.

After trying to take some commute pics on the way to work, I'm amazed that Konichiwaneko not only found such a nice bit of country, also managed to take a snap without any cars or bumpers. (Nice pic by the way).

I'm going to have to work much harder at this. Or maybe my commute just sucks at the moment. :sad:

My Commute...
 

I've been interested in this thread for some time and wanted to post here. I hope this still counts...and I hope I do it right.

This is part II.

Part III

Part IV

The last picture is my school building. It's on an old military base. We rent the room out. It's like my own little one room (although technically it has 5 rooms) school house.

I love the fall colours Daoust. I haven't seen them in a while.

I meant to take pictures of my commute in Reykjavík for a while, but only finally did so last week. And it's a good thing I did, since by now my morning commute is all in the dark (damn you, high latitude!).

A few words about my commute. I usually walk about 10 minutes from my house to a bus stop, where I take a 10 minute ride to work. The walk is shortest if I follow one of the main East-West arteries of the city, but I don't like doing so because it's loud and smells of car exhaust fumes. So I walk more or less in parallel to that street, taking me through courtyards, alleys and a cemetery.

On that day it had just snowed the night before. Which made for interesting pictures, although it dulled a bit the green beauty of the cemetery.

Here are the pictures.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute003.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute007.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute016.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute019.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute018.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute020.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute035.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute038.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...Commute039.jpg

Why is it that I just assumed that a place like Reykjavik wouldn't have things like 6 lane divided highways and buses? Why wouldn't it? It's not like stuck in the 1600's or something. Ignorance can make a person think funny funny things sometimes.

Babe, I love your pictures (this is the first time I've seen them... he was preparing this for a while!)... they are all quite beautiful, though I like this one the best: Yes, Iceland is a pretty special place to wake up to, most mornings. Although, today it's nearing 9am and the sun has not gotten itself up over the horizon yet... so ktspktsp is walking in the semi-dark, which will only get inkier in the coming weeks. A month from now, the sun will only be up by 11am, and setting by 3pm. He won't have light during his commute until maybe February... :oogle:

Those are beautiful photographs, ktspktsp. Thanks for sharing your eyeballs. :)

Very nice ktspktsp... it's a commute I could get behind. The snow is fantastic and so different from my current commute.

Thanks all! Yeah, the fresh snow was nice that day.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2412/0040tc1.jpg

There are several routes that I can take to work.
Each takes about 20-25minutes.
I usually stick with a single route for a while and change if I get annoyed with it or if one becomes too busy.

I took these pics this morning.
You can tell from the pics, but there is a very light and fine snow falling (not sticking).

It was hard to get a lot of pics along the way since the route is pretty fluid (very few stops).

Doing this made me think about the route and how simple it is for a 25 minute drive.
I make a total of 4 turns (corners) from my street. I never thought of that before.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8328/sany0001gm5.jpg
Squeezed up on the right in the pic above is an Esso station. This station has the first Tim Hortons on my drive in.
(I made my first turn to get onto this street)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7...ny0003caq0.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2...ny0005cbm9.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6...ny0007cac9.jpg
Out my left window is the second Tim Hortons on my drive.
(At this corner I make my second turn)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/214/sany0009csm6.jpg
This is a long section of the street where people don't usually turn off and you usually get all the green lights. It is a perfect place for the cops to set up a speed trap.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4...ny0010ctw5.jpg
Oh, lookee there. Guess what the cops are preparing to do.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3...ny0012cec3.jpg
Here is a view of the taller buidings of downtown.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3...ny0013ckf9.jpg
Looking to the left in front of that building is the huge open area where they are building a new "Super" hospital.
I hope the "Super" hospital does not have "Super" long waits.

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9...ny0015cgb2.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3227/sany0016nw3.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2...ny0017cgl9.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6881/sany0018iq0.jpg
I made my third turn to get onto this street.
Here is a cool bridge for you bridge fans. The train runs over this bridge to go to and from downtown.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2874/sany0019mb7.jpg
A better view of the bridge.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7268/sany0020cil1.jpg
I made my fourth and final turn to get here.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3946/sany0021iq3.jpg

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3...ny0023cmg2.jpg

Sticky, nice commute. I haven't been to Montreal enough. I love those four story brick apartments.

Cool pics!

I like this thread, it's nice to get glimpses of other people's lives.

The ride home is much nicer, it is too dark now outside on the way home.

It's dark out for me every night without exception. The sun goes down at 7 pm here everynight (give or take a few minutes).

I just got a new camera, and I thought that this picture I took the other day to show what the commute home in the snow was like would fit in nicely here. Unfortunately, it's hard to do a two-second exposure handheld, so it's a bit blurry. I like the composition, but I think it might look better if I cut off some of the bottom, probably about one or two curb widths below the curb on the left.

Click for huge
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/1...0300ss8.th.jpg

edit: like this
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/6...mutehq3.th.jpg

Here's a few of the pictures I took on the way to work today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0607Medium.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0611Medium.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0617Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0618Medium.jpg


Great pictures guys. And MrSelfDestruct, I like the second one bettter.

Cool pics!

I like the cats :)