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wait for bullet train
within my long journey home
business traveler
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I took this photo at the Shin-Osaka train station in Osaka, Japan while waiting for the bullet train (shinkansen).
Although this photo is photoshopped, I wanted to place emphasis on the businessman and the sign, and blur the rest of the image.
This week’s WordPress Photo Challenge is to share a photo
that means URBAN to you.
Linking up with:
Creativity Aroused 
Cool beans capture FM!! Margie
Many thanks, Margie!
Perfect!
Thank you very much!
It’s great!
Thank you very much, Julie!
Love the motion blur. A superb shot!
Thanks so much, ladyfi!
That’s an old picture! Shinkansen Zero! cool…!!
Yes, from the late 90’s. I didn’t realize until now that it was the Zero and that it had been retired. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Great photo (& I don’t care if it IS photoshopped), it’s still an impressive image.
Thank you very much, Victoria!
I really like this photo!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you do!
Love the image….and no need to say sorry about Photoshop. In the ‘old days’ of the darkroom we did similar, dodging, burning in , multi image merging, photoshop does the same on digital. I think photographers who create great images (such as this) should stop apologising that Photoshop was used….you have a new fresh image that is unique.
Thank you very much, David. I agree with you. I mentioned it because the challenge sounded like it was indirectly discouraging photoshopping. But I did take some liberties, not very much. I’m not hesitant about using Photoshop, and if I see an image I like, I usually don’t care if it is photoshopped. Use of the tool still takes a skill and talent to create a pleasing image.
Perfect treatment! …wonderful image!
Thank you so much, Marina! Your comment makes me smile!
Really like this! 🙂
Thank you very much, bruges!
Fantastic Work!!!!
Thank you very much, buntscheck!
You’re most welcome
Hi Fergie ,
I have nominated you for the Sisterhood Award.
http://seasonspoetry.com/2012/08/28/the-sisterhood-award/
Ciao,
Francina
Such a lovely compliment, Francina! Thank you so much for the nomination!
Great shot — shows the hustle and bustle of the city!
Thank you very much! Yes, it was a very busy place.
Oh, it’s Japan. A station is full of businessmen.
Yes, a very very busy place! But I still enjoyed my trips to japan. Thank you very much, Cocomino!
Wonderful…it’s the opposite effect of my Phantom series….love it!
Thank you very much, Meryl! I check out your phantom images, and they are way cool!
Great post!
Thank you very much, PJB!
Beautiful shot!
Thank you very much, paul! Glad you stopped by.
The “photoshopping” works in this case. Nice strong composition.
Thank you so much!
very nice use of combing bothtechniques to focus me the viewer!
Thank you very much for the compliment!
I like the result – it is really effective.
Thank you very much, Colline! Glad you like it.
Very good. The shades are perfect
Thank you very much for the lovely comment, Gian Paolo!
I see a lot of this kind of pictures. You can definitely tell who really knows how and how’s just learning. You are one of the expert.
Oh, what a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much Rommel!
No probs, as always.
Great urban blur!
Thank you very much, Patti!
such a creative shot! it really tells a story!
Thank you very much, Jaymi! I was hoping it would convey a story.
Shin / Osaka – far away for me …
Yes, Frizz. For me also.
A very different image for you Fergie; I like it a lot! However, having said that, your images are often dynamic 🙂
Thank you very much, Meanderer! Yes, it is very different. I haven’t done much urban or street photography, so it was even more of a challenge for me.
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No better photographic subject for “urban” than a commuter striding towards a bullet train!
http://catforsley.me/2012/08/29/no-rules-award-thank-you-summer-hearts-xo-cat-forsley/
thx for everything this summer
no rules – just a lot of appreciation and love xo
Cat
Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, Cat! Sending a lot of appreciation back at ya!
I feel it 🙂 and boomerang it right back at you 🙂
much gratitude 🙂
Love the blurry effect of the sides, showing a hectic urban lifestyle and focusing on one person who can be just anyone of us. Great post!
Great shot ,fergiemoto!
i love urban scenes and seeing how people live – this is perfect!
Thank you very much, Marina! This is quite a lovely compliment coming from a talented urban and street photographer as yourself.
Great shot and I love that haiku too. 😉
Thank you very much, Eliz!
Super image Fergie!!!
Thank you very much, David!
Love the effect!
Thank you very much, TBM! You will have some great urban shots of NYC!
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I think working with photos like this is fine; still a part of the creative process.
Yes, I definitely agree! Thank you so much!
Hope all is well… Stopped by to see what’s new with you. 🙂
Thank you for the concern, Eliz. I have fallen behind on blogging, but hope to catch up soon.
LOVE the effect Fergie 🙂 Have no clue how you do it! The Haiku is pretty neat too.
Thanks so much Madhu! Photoshop Elements is what I use – it has been my friend when it comes to photo effects.