Light at End of Tunnel


subway oct October 2010-3, originally uploaded by lionheart613.
Shooting in the subway poses many obstacles. The ISO must be raised, and an eye must be kept on approaching trains, especially when near the edge of the platform. In this picture, I wanted to capture the train as it entered the station but snapped a moment early - truly another "happy accident". The light is eerie in quality, especially in black and white, and I love the way the rails glisten. Anticipation is often better than reality. This is the critical moment, a second before our expectations are realized. /New york