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    Westminster Underground Station, London, England
    UPDATE OCTOBER 2012 - #3 on Explore for 03.10.2012 - thank you very much everybody! :-)

    Apologies to those who wanted to read the description with this image yesterday, it seems that Flickr/Lightroom had overwritten my original description when I uploaded this square crop version or I might have accidentally deleted it ;-).

    This is the same staircase at Westminster Underground station that I uploaded a week or so ago however this time looking up. I have gone for a different feel and look. More of a high key process with lots of contrast. This type of processing really brings out the details in the wall as you can see, especially the graffiti which is a nice urban touch. I originally uploaded a normal crop but preferred this square crop as it tamed the angles a little, too much going on before. Thanks for the suggestion Martin Turner on that one :-)

    Photo Details
    Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
    Sigma 10-20mm 1:4-5.6 EX DC HSM
    RAW
    f/5.6
    10mm
    ISO200
    0.6s exposure

    Software Used
    Lightroom 4.1
    Silver Efex Pro 2

    Information
    Westminster is a London Underground station in the City of Westminster. It is served by the Circle, District and Jubilee lines. On the Circle and District lines, the station is between St. James's Park and Embankment and, on the Jubilee line it is between Green Park and Waterloo. It is in Travelcard Zone 1. The station is located at the corner of Bridge Street and Victoria Embankment and is close to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Whitehall, Westminster Bridge and the London Eye. Also close by are Downing Street, the Cenotaph, Westminster Millennium Pier, the Treasury, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Supreme Court.

    The station is in two parts: sub-surface platforms opened in 1868 by the Metropolitan District Railway (MDR) as part of the company's first section of the Inner Circle route and deep level platforms opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee line extension from Green Park to Stratford. A variety of underground and mainline services have operated over the sub-surface tracks, but the original station was completely rebuilt in conjunction with the construction of the deep level platforms and Portcullis House which sits above the station.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_tube_station

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      john thompson imagery, Vegan_Life_, jegeor, chris2pher leslie, and 136 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Aaron Yeoman (8 months ago | reply)

      Previous upload -
      Through the Keyhole
      Upload from looking down -
      Manifest Fear Itself

    3. martinturner (8 months ago | reply)

      I love all the textures and urban details on the walls. Black and white processing much suits the scene. Not sold on the angle though, perspective looks a little awkward (just my opinion though).

      Via martinturner's contacts' uploads on Fluidr

    4. Aaron Yeoman (8 months ago | reply)

      I had to cut a bit off the top as it was too much of a distraction (half a light) I think that might be why its slightly different maybe? Maybe a square crop may have worked better here.

    5. martinturner (8 months ago | reply)

      I had a feeling you may have chopped a bit off the top; as you suggest a square may look better.

    6. Aaron Yeoman (8 months ago | reply)

      uploaded a square crop which I do prefer.

    7. martinturner (8 months ago | reply)

      Much prefer the square!

    8. ►►M J Turner Photography ◄◄ (8 months ago | reply)

      Very dramatic, amazing sense of depth!

    9. jegeor (8 months ago | reply)

      superbe cadrage et rendu NB !

    10. The Green Album (8 months ago | reply)

      I love the last image you uploaded, the looking down version. Very atmospheric.

    11. megorgar (8 months ago | reply)

      I like the looking up version. Not so atmospheric as the looking down version, but it plays tricks on my mind. (If you know what I mean...) :)

    12. viralstile (8 months ago | reply)

      good

    13. Iamamanc (8 months ago | reply)

      love the story here

    14. BP Chua (8 months ago | reply)

      Very cool!

    15. -bdm- (8 months ago | reply)

      Love the comp! Great shot.

    16. Andrea_Federici (8 months ago | reply)

      fantastic

      Via Today's Explore at #25 on Fluidr

    17. Neticola (8 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful Photo, it really deserves Explore.

      Via Today's Explore at #25 on Fluidr

    18. PCsAHoot - Taking a Break (8 months ago | reply)

      Very cool! Congrats on explore!

    19. foelzer (8 months ago | reply)

      congrats on explore.

    20. Günther Bayler (8 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful composition!

    21. Sprengben [why not get a friend] (8 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful Photo, it really deserves Explore. Have a blessed Wednesday.

    22. Broogland (8 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful B&W ! Well done ! Congrats on Explore 3Oct12 !

      My gallery here

    23. Ray H (8 months ago | reply)

      Great B&W! Love the perspective

    24. le cabri (8 months ago | reply)

      Great shot

    25. mrtungsten62-ON/OFF (8 months ago | reply)

      Excellent, well done.

      Congrats on Explore :)

      Please take e peek at my Photostream if you have the time... thnx!

      .

    26. MdKiStLeR (8 months ago | reply)

      Cooler than cool.

    27. Luca Bobbiesi (8 months ago | reply)

      amazing perspective, a fantastic black and white

    28. DeeRock68 (8 months ago | reply)

      Interesting pic. However, I would follow U NOWHERE on those steep steps!!

    29. gato-gato-gato (8 months ago | reply)

      Nice!

    30. Rudy Diz. (8 months ago | reply)

      I like

    31. Vu Ha Nam (8 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot! Beautiful b/w and compo
      Congrats for being on EXPLORE

    32. Simon Cresdee (8 months ago | reply)

      Love it love it... Quality

    33. BratoDB (8 months ago | reply)

      Cool shot !

      Via Today's Explore at #3 on Fluidr

    34. Brian Kim Studio (8 months ago | reply)

      Nice shot

    35. ...La Huella Artworks... (8 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful composition

    36. Daniel Plump (8 months ago | reply)

      Great

    37. ~MissLilly~ (8 months ago | reply)

      wow amazing composition, the angle creates such an amazing effect!!! Looks quite dramatic in bw, love your last picture, awesome

    38. Deadly_Dreamer (8 months ago | reply)

      Pretty image.

    39. Misterpabe (8 months ago | reply)

      Great b\n!!!

    40. - Dave Morrow - (8 months ago | reply)

      awesome shot dude!

      [ via flickriver explore  --- Dave Morrow - ]

    41. mikaregolos (8 months ago | reply)

      Nice composition. Interesting b&w settings.
      Nice story.
      Thank you

    42. sfhipchick (8 months ago | reply)

      Congratulations on getting Explore!! You have probably seen that there are a lot of pictures featured on Explore that don't really measure up to the quality you'd expect for this special "Flickr award". However, in my opinion, THIS picture is fantastic and definitely deserves to be here! You should feel extremely proud of your talent, and it is a pleasure to see your work! Well done and great job!! *high five*

      Via Today's Explore at #4 on Fluidr

    43. Martha MGR - BACK (8 months ago | reply)

      fantastic !!

      --
      Seen in the interestingness archives. ( ?² )

    44. 54StorminWillyGJ54 (8 months ago | reply)

      Love the comp!

    45. Cleardesign (8 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful. Nice composition. I really like it.

      Via Today's Explore at #5 on Fluidr

    46. HDR-newaddict (8 months ago | reply)

      seen on the 'explore', well done!

    47. αppletree (8 months ago | reply)

      awesome photo.

    48. _SG_ (8 months ago | reply)

      looks amazing

      [ via flickriver explore  --_SG_ ]

    49. victor98_2001 (8 months ago | reply)

      excellent shot

    50. _Mg_pix (8 months ago | reply)

      U-turn? yes thanx :) great shot. so impressive. if you have time, stop by my page... and don't forget to leave a comment. Cheers :)

    51. iChris 23 (8 months ago | reply)

      Amazing B&W!

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