busker

A busker Playing the Violin beautifully in Westminster tube station in London. I gave him some money. Taken around 9pm on a friday night. Theres no "black border", its the edge of the underground entrance. I was standing outside when I took this photo. A Busker is someone who "plays music or performs entertainment in a public place, usually while soliciting money".

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Kenny Muir says:

Makes a change!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Calain says:

great shot , i like the black border it gives it a tunnel vision (so to speak) , good work.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

there's no border, its actually just night and thats the edges of the tunnel :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

h2okatcher [deleted] says:

Nice capture! What's a *busker*?!! There's no one in the tube but you & the busker! Wow!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanalain says:

Cool but the composition bothers me, maybe if you took it from the left-hand side of the tunnel so there was more of the violinist, and you would still keep the sense of abandonment.

-voted as "deleteme" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Charl Durand says:

If you crop about half of the black away top and sides and a few mm off the bottom the pic gets a more balanced feeling. I like the perspective, you must've been on the last train on a Sunday night?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

15FeetOfPureWhiteSnow [deleted] says:

i don't see any need for this black frame around the image.

-voted as "deleteme2" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

there's no black "frame!??!?!!" its the outside of the underground tunnel!!!! And a Busker is someone who "plays music or performs entertainment in a public place, usually while soliciting money" ;-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

JoeFriday says:

why the black frame? and what's a Busker?

I drew up my own crop for this before reading the comments, and it turns out I'm consistent with others.. crop it so the Busker (whatever that is) is in the right third.. take out most of the black on the top and the sides, and crop in a little on the bottom.. then it would be pretty good

-voted as "deleteme3" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

midnight_jelly says:

i love this image, it depicts the lonleyness of the busker, the black surround of the subway entrance also give the image extra depth and add a certain mystical darkness to it
-voted as "saveme" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

dcJohn says:

I like it, but its massive blackened sides go beyond good negative space and into the realm of useless junk to the image.

-voted as "deleteme4" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

tanguero (BLOCK, rinse, repeat) says:

really nice especially large. love the almost surreal feeling of him playing to a hallway. maybe it's because i've been to a lot of those staions and seen/heard/appreciated the buskers...
great reflections too, and the subtle sloping and curving. nice tones as well: strong blacks, no burnt highlights.
hate the black frame though ;~)

-voted as "saveme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

AustinTX says:

I like this enough I would suggest a resubmit with a tighter crop. But leave it centered for my taste, the busker to the right add just the right amount of asymmetry.

-voted as "deleteme5" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~buskers are a fave subject matter of mine so this appealed to me right off teh bat, plus I like the deep dark blacks here, they accentuate the atmosphere of the shot, lastly, the long lighting above brings the viewer's eye and attention deep into the frame, a fine leading line...the shot is perfect as is, the black edges from teh walls are a fine addition to the fame, enclosing the subject, isolating him~

-voted as "saveme2" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

idg says:

nice shot
good capture
for me personally - too dark

deleteme6
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

BGLewandowski says:

Love it... I would do a bit less of the side black (is it a doorway?)... but I really like this.

-voted as "saveme3" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Impossible Mossy says:

I really like this photo and I like the blackness around the edge - it makes me feel like an outsider looking in, glimpsing the buskers lonelyness.

You've got a save from me!

BTW - what station is it?

-voted as "saveme4" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Aytena says:

the photo is very nice, but why nobody else but him?i am not sure how to vote....
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Harshad Sharma says:

The dominating black border speaks about the loneliness of the busker. The exposure, composition and timing are great. Not just a instand fave... this is also a

-voted as "saveme5" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

Beautiful perspective and mood, well captured.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ken mccown says:

I'd really love if you burned the ground darker to make it go with the other three sides.

-voted as "deleteme7" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

takekazu says:

need better clob, not enough for save
-voted as "deleteme8" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

venarain says:

i don't mind the black on the side, but i really wish it was a sharper shot.
-voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

vintagedept says:

-voted as "saveme6" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

you are your atman says:

I agree with the cropping suggestions and if there was someone walking away at the opposite end it would be a much more emotional shot. As it is is hasn't much impact.

BTW,iIf you find a place to buy a better 'clob' be sure to let me know.

-voted as "deleteme10" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

egan plus the emm [deleted] says:

love it!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

colur says:

Excellent shot indeed.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

no more sky photos says:

Those people who votes for 'deleteme' group are like sheeps, all of them say the same things, and when you see theirs photos, normally they are boring and empties.
How anybody can vote for delete the work of others?. I don't understand why thath group exists
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Account Inactive - Changed to /leocavallini says:

nice pic!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Streetwalker says:

excellent man!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

corazón girl says:

lovely!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

midnight_jelly says:

who doesnt know what a busker is??
well for those of u you who tend to walk with your eyes down and ears else where i'll explain:
a busker: is someone who performs in the streets of a town/city to gain money from passers by, they could be singing, playing the guitar, violin(as in this image) or performing a drama act etc etc so there for those of you who didnt know.
i still love this image as it is, the black surround is perfect to add depth and darkness its as if he's playing away his
hours of tourture.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Vitor Castro says:

Nice! Great b&w!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

egan plus the emm [deleted] says:

my friends are buskers then! paying their way through university in the name of street entertainment! :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

Thanks for all the comments so far, it was taken at Westminster Station by the way.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

controltheweb says:

Very nice!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

akoestner says:

Outstanding shot, very well done.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

flection says:

Super nice pic:O)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

joaobambu says:

Comrade, forget the Delete Me group! This shot is a WINNER in my book and for any sane lover of images.

This draws me into the scene, it´s so cinematic, full of emotion and depth.. congrats!

This should be published in a book!

Best regards from Brazil...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

Again thanks you for all the comments, I really appreciate them all, praise or critique.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ayoye says:

Excellent shot! A fav!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Image Zen says:

Gorgeous photo -- really rich tones. I like the asymmetry of the composition -- the busker on the right and the small passage leading off to the left. Very nice composition!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

"This photo is challenging arch from the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best - www.flickr.com/groups/best100only/. Vote me in!"
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

SophieMuc says:

1of100#1
love the guy playing his instrument and the reflection on the wall!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

< insert fancy new name here > says:

(vote: "noneof100#1" into the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr' 100 Best)

a hard one, but i think i wish a different composition, a tighter crop on th person, less black space at the left, right and top or additional black at the bottom.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

midnight_jelly says:

vote 1of100#2

like i said in my past two posts i love this image, the other image is just not central, i mean its washed out and the contrast isnt high enough
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Morrell Photography says:

I like this photo - for many reasons, but mainly for how the busker adds a degree of asymmetry to the photo.

However, I prefer the other photo for its clean depth of field, and overall composition.

(vote: "noneof100 #2" out the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr' 100 Best)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

David Haberlah says:

Well chosen! I think this is way more interesting and emotional (maybe because I was busking once, too). Plus I dislike the frame on the other photo. This one is a good example of natural framing made possible. (vote: "1of100 #3" into the pool ofHighly Competitive - Flickr' 100 Best)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

q8 says:

Oh my pimping ****, so amazingly good!! (..)

(vote: "1of100 #4" into the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr' 100 Best)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

admhmm says:

I like this picture better than the other. I think the Busker adds something to the picture that the other one lacks.

vote 1of100#5
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

uninvolved observer says:

disagree with the deleteme crew - i like the framing effect of the sides.
agree with the highly competitive crew - your pic is MUCH better than the arch. nice capture.
especially agree with @nomoreskyphotos - people with nothing but crap photos shouldn't be allowed to vote; ex. the only interesting photos from the woman who "wouldn't give (my pic) a 2nd look" were blurry pictures of her own ass (in a thong). admittedly, she does have a pretty nice ass..
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Pensiero says:

They are two great pics. But my eyes prefer by instict the challenged one. Geometric, clean, unusual.
Both are little bit to grany...

(vote: "noneof100 #3" out the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr' 100 Best)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Morrell Photography says:

Congratulations, this photo has been accepted in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best . This status can be contested!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~I was hoping to see this image added to the Street Buskers group pool...thnx for adding it!~
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

midnight_jelly says:

ive always loved this image!!!

voted "final" in Group "Pic of the year 2005"
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

DIgital DI says:

This photo is being challenged by:

Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

DIgital DI says:

Congratulations! You have won your first competition in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best. !

The status of the photo may be contested
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

fabbio says:

G r e a t !
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark says:

Your photo in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best is currently challenged by this photo:

Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jamie B says:

Congratulations!
You have won your second competition in the pool of
Highly Competitive-Flickrs 100 Best . This status can be contested!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark says:

Your photo in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best is currently challenged by this photo:

Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

tmfotki says:

great bw photo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark says:

Congratulations! You have won your THIRD competition in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best. This status can be contested!
sorry for the slow response here.
:o)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Rally_29 says:

Something so simple can be so beautiful, I find it amazing!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jamie B says:

Your photo in the pool of
Highly Competitive-Flickrs 100 Best
is currently being challenged by

www.flickr.com/photos/veeh/72787016/in/pool-b est100only/
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jamie B says:

This photo was in the pool of Highly Competitive-Flickrs 100 Best but has been successfully challenged
Please help us keep the tags in order and remove the "accepted@1of100" tag, thanks!
We look forward to the next submission!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nisi* says:

A beautiful atmospheric low key. I like everything about it: The symmetry, the silhouette of the main person and the subject matter, the contrast and the little details one discovers contemplating.
Score 10/10 (from the Score
Me!
group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

¦·ωιςкэđ·¦ says:

Ooooh, love the mood and the reflection on the wall behind him!!

Score 10/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

shoot it! says:

A good atmosphere, great b/w.

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

g r e e n g a g e says:

Excellent mood, framing, and execution with this. Very good.
Score 9/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ixus_mt says:

I can hear the violin! What a nice capture....9/10
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

monkeyc.net says:

How could I do this better? I couldnt.

Score 10/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Hvem Har Skylda? says:

Wow....you have a lot of comments already! I dont dare to tell why, because theres so many pro-comments here, but Ill score it 10/10 because I just fell in love with it!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

John Marquess says:

superb

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

:::macv::: says:

q buena tu foto
me encanto
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

.wjhe. [deleted] says:

Beautiful Work! - Fav.. *****
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jeremybudd33 says:

Beautiful
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

SYNTAXYS says:

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++
Congratulations!
You are invited to join the group Your Best in Monochrome!

Feel free to add your best monochromatic exposure to the
group pool, we're looking forward to welcome you there!
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Kat White says:

Featured in my collage!

::
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

wisdoms says:

great moment...

For the outstanding mood, this photo is welcome to
Finding Home group. Join us!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

0zzie says:

Decisive Moments... Classics in B&W

I would love to have your photo added to the group..
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Rayne says:

beautiful composition and tones.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ricoeurian says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your Best London Picture, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Hugh Gage says:

This is an excellent shot. One to aspire to...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

pancakefactor says:

beautiful
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Corey (xblankx) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Corey's Flickr Favorites, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SallyB2 says:

Hi.
Just to let you know that I have borrowed this piccie for an article on www.londonist.com.
Ta.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kenny Muir says:

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flection says:

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ayoye says:

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