Belly Of The Beast - (Stockholm, Sweden)
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So there I was, late night, all alone, deep in the bowels of Stockholm’s (T-Bana) subway system, setting up to take this shot, when all of a sudden this Swedish dude rushes up to me. He stammers, “What are you doing, taking pictures!?”
*(Now, I’m from South Florida & I basically grew up in Miami, so when someone approaches me like that, I automatically go into combat mode.)
I tense up, caught off guard, “Excuse me, yea? What do you want?”
“Oh sorry,” he says, looking apologetic, “I didn’t mean to startle you. I’m just really into photography & I’m a bit drunk. Want some wine!?”
He gingerly reaches down the front of his pants, pulls out a bottle of nearly finished red wine and brandishes it toward me, red liquid sloshing around and says, “Here, have some wine!”
I look at the wine, look at him, look at the wine again, “No thanks,” I say, “I’m more of a white wine kind of guy.”
“You sure?” He shrugs, smiles, and produces a small plastic cup. He pours in some wine and takes a sip, clearly satisfied with himself.
All I remember thinking was, “Where the hell did the cup come from!?” -- Probably best to not know...
After a lot of interesting conversation about Sweden, photography, and (of course) wine, we exchange email addresses and he continues on his way, headed to a nearby party.
You meet the strangest people in the subway at midnight...
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Miroslav Petrasko (blog.hdrshooter.net), Wherever I Roam, Finnadian Tigress, Mr.Shultz, and 227 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Miroslav Petrasko (blog.hdrshooter.net) (22 months ago | reply)
wow... this looks massive .. excellent shot
Finnadian Tigress (22 months ago | reply)
I'm searching for an appropriate word to describe this masterpiece. So many come to mind: "dazzling", "awesome", "fantastic", "brilliant", "wonderful" (though that is a bit of an understatement)...but I've settled on "amazing". It really is amazing, you know - your knack for taking something ordinary and turning into something extraordinary. It's what keeps me coming back for more. Well, that and your obvious talent for processing, skill at story-telling, and your incredible sense of humour. In short, you're amazing :o)
Wherever I Roam (22 months ago | reply)
this is the coolest subway terminal I've ever seen a photo of! awesome processing....it actually looks like a massive fireball engulfing the place
ioneanu.com (22 months ago | reply)
Wow...amazing, the ceiling looks like in flames! Superb work!
Morningdew Photography (22 months ago | reply)
absolutely awesome!!
AnZanov (22 months ago | reply)
super processing Elia! A modern version of Dante's "Divina Commedia"'s hell :)
I will invite this picture to "entrance to hell" group :o)
AnZanov (22 months ago | reply)
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tianxiaozhang (22 months ago | reply)
Fire!
Rob Goldstein-Happy Weekend! (22 months ago | reply)
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Stavros.A (22 months ago | reply)
Αmazing!!!
Lee Orchard Photography (LeoPhotography) (22 months ago | reply)
wow, this is amazing!!!
yopinori (22 months ago | reply)
Beautiful work, Elia !!
Lee's Dynasty (Sorry! Travelling and Not online, b (22 months ago | reply)
Great shot!! Love it!!
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gimmeocean (22 months ago | reply)
Just plain wild!! Too friggin' cool...
extol photography (22 months ago | reply)
unreal! love it.
Jeffrey Pabroquez (22 months ago | reply)
beautiful image on fire! amazing work! captivating details and colors.. nice story you got..
Konaflyer (22 months ago | reply)
Great image!
Adil ! (22 months ago | reply)
WonderFul !
WarEagle8608 (22 months ago | reply)
Great story and wonderful shot!!
osaid- (22 months ago | reply)
this is supernatural
Luís Henrique Boucault (22 months ago | reply)
Very good picture! Well done!
{ Sabrina } (22 months ago | reply)
Awesome!! :D
ntrinkhaus (22 months ago | reply)
wow, amazing! and makes me wonder, why i didn't go there when i was visiting stockholm
AYMAN-ALKANDERI (22 months ago | reply)
nice edit
and amazing shot
mindmouthsoul (22 months ago | reply)
It looks like the Gates of Hell.
...or the Escalators of Hell...
J Griffin Photography (22 months ago | reply)
Great job!!! Perfect contrast and color!!
Proleshi (22 months ago | reply)
A strange, and powerful work. Very well done! Cool story too. ;)
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Philipp Rümmele (RiOTPHOTOGRAPHY.com) (22 months ago | reply)
wow , whats that?? great!!!!
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THE ARCH1 (22 months ago | reply)
Incredible!
Ebbs2 (22 months ago | reply)
wow, I don't remember that station looking like that, nice job. Also, great story.
odin's_raven (22 months ago | reply)
superb.
twoblueday (21 months ago | reply)
Wow!
A.G. Photographe (21 months ago | reply)
OMG, more impressive that other, this one is really really great ♥
Anna Che (21 months ago | reply)
Well Done!!!! Very well done!!!
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monolithe Urbex (21 months ago | reply)
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yopse - Arnaud Montagard (21 months ago | reply)
Perfect !!
fervus (21 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous!
mazwan mj (20 months ago | reply)
stunning shot
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A'Shioji (19 months ago | reply)
wow, i heard about Stockholm underground, but is seems much more amazing! Great shot!
Geoff LMV (16 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photos of the Stockholm subway. This really makes me miss what I remember being touted as the "world's longest art gallery".
Alex G. Photographer (16 months ago | reply)
WOW!
photoz.se (16 months ago | reply)
This I think is an absolutely excellent shot! ...Therefore, last time I was in Stockholm I tried to copy your idea, hoping to come up with something looking similar to your fantastic picture. This is actually the very first time I've tried to make a serious HDR-image and by the help of looking at your photo as guidance, I'm really happy with my own result! Check it out at: www.flickr.com/photos/fnurra/6751757557/in/ph otostream/
► Hammer Head ◄ (16 months ago | reply)
Wow! What a ceiling!
sabine_in_singapore (14 months ago | reply)
wow, that's fantastic!! Just wondering, whether you really set up a tripod in the subway and if so, didn't you get into trouble?
Steve Masiello (13 months ago | reply)
Hilarious story and gorgeous image!
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Very good, thank you
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This is a beautiful image!!
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