London Routemaster Bus
As I have had such a great response to this photo I thought I would
explain how and why I came to take it.
I intentionally went out to take a photo of a Routemaster bus before
they all disappeared to be replaced by more modern, global style, and
in my opinion characterless buses. The Routemasters have come to be an
icon of London but now there are just a few left running on tourist
routes.
I also intended to selective colour it as I have here but originally
thought this location near BBC Radio would be the best place to take it.
However when I arrived in central London near Trafalgar Square the
lighting was so spectacular that I stayed there too long and just
managed to walk around the corner and take this shot outside Charing
Cross station before leaving.
Just a bit of fortune to have something come together so well with the
cyclist and Porsche all at the same time. If only it was always that
easy.
Comments and faves
Joe Cashin Photography, kayodeok, Zamang, rockstro, and 85 other people added this photo to their favorites.
alwynslatte (78 months ago | reply)
Lovely shot, especially the biker. They always seem about to be murdered by the buses.
Goose.goose (78 months ago | reply)
Excellent image, thanks for sharing it.
Kris Kros (77 months ago | reply)
Lovely contrast between the red bus and black & white.
francesbean (77 months ago | reply)
For some reason, this image looks almost three dimensional.
Joe Cashin Photography (77 months ago | reply)
Nice picture Dave, wish I could do photo shop like this.
CountryDreaming (77 months ago | reply)
Wow! Love it! Adventurously Vivid. Besides the brightly-colored bus, the clouds also create high drama.
Joker the Lurcher (77 months ago | reply)
cool! sad they have phased the "real" buses out
EnKayTee (77 months ago | reply)
nicely done...
rockstro (77 months ago | reply)
Just my cup of tea, this. Faved
Gerald Boss (77 months ago | reply)
Nice idea that has worked very well. It is a shame they have been phased out.
Proliphic (76 months ago | reply)
Lovely photo. Pefect cut-out.
kagoo_bythesea (76 months ago | reply)
Super shot---brings back so many memories----The number 12 was mine!!!
Photo_Gerida [deleted] (76 months ago | reply)
Thanks.
adrians_art (76 months ago | reply)
love this idea, you have been messing about in ps!
David Brian (76 months ago | reply)
Wow what a fantastic shot!
welshlady (74 months ago | reply)
I am not surprised on the amount of views for this picture, it's superb.
ToriaB (71 months ago | reply)
Love this one :-)
Lauren98 (71 months ago | reply)
Cool shot-I l love the color scheme...It worked out really well!
PhotoToasty (71 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot! You have really captured LONDON!
You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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DaveWilliams (71 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.
@PhotoToasty - It is a real honour, my first Flickr award! I have just checked your photostream and you have some stunning pictures, so it's a hugely appreciated.
Λl℮Roda® (71 months ago | reply)
Great work! Awesome use of selective colour!
AaronOrear (71 months ago | reply)
Amazing!
jim_moore (70 months ago | reply)
I really like the background you have written about this shot.
It really shows that you do give a toss about such things.
Your narrative on location and timing gives the impression that it's the moment; rather than simply photographic technique you want to portray when you take pictures.
DaveWilliams (70 months ago | reply)
Thanks again all.
@jim moore - Yes, I think it is all about the moment. Also it's ok to plan these things (I don't usually - I am not that organised) but if it all goes to cock then sometimes it can actually work out better than you hoped for.
darkenergy777 (70 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot. !! You have done a grand job of capturing the good old routemaster. The new buses have far less character than this famous old style from the 60's. The selective toning works so well.
Excellent work.
_Bonnie_ (69 months ago | reply)
I will miss riding on a double decker when I finally get to visit London.
Acoustic Walden (68 months ago | reply)
I tried for a similar shot - yours is way better, I was trying to get a cab next to a bus. Never got it. Well done
_Pacino_ (67 months ago | reply)
wonderful
Bob AuBuchon (66 months ago | reply)
Great shot and lightroom work.
jky2 (65 months ago | reply)
outstanding shot of this favorite icon of LOndon. i agree it is a real shame they have been taken off the roads. I used to love them whenever i visited London. thanks for sharing this pic
stewpic (63 months ago | reply)
I like this shot the red bus really stands out in the black and white photo, a dramatic scene of the bus outshining the Porsche.
Sarah Kammer-Norman [deleted] (62 months ago | reply)
Have I commented on this one yet? My goodness...and yes so sad about the Routemasters. I was glad my first trip to London, in 05, preceded their demise. (We have Routemasters in NY too, for tourists, but it's not the same.)
Nissrin (57 months ago | reply)
Brilliant capture!
rcphotographer (57 months ago | reply)
Eccellente lavoro!
[ A ~ Bye all :) \ birthday girl [deleted] (47 months ago | reply)
amazing
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R.M. 2020™ (41 months ago | reply)
Lovely shot
postersaurus (41 months ago | reply)
Cool Photo ,could make a great tourist Poster
Biscuits_yum (40 months ago | reply)
Love the selective colouring here, cool processing
Rasmus99 (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Zielanzeiger im öffentlichen Verkehr // destination indicator o, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Bo FaHaD -QtR- (38 months ago | reply)
Paul the silent (35 months ago | reply)
HI YOU ARE INVITED TO ADD THIS PHOTO TO:
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Frizztext (32 months ago | reply)
I've presented your artwork in the flickr gallery
www.flickr.com/photos/frizztext/galleries/721 57622522321470/
SELECTIVE COLOR
Ferdydurke (32 months ago | reply)
Absolutely smashing!
TheSilentPiano (29 months ago | reply)
brilliant!
vaughno (23 months ago | reply)
gorgeous!
kraai1 (20 months ago | reply)
great sharp shot!
allhails (4 weeks ago | reply)
It's the same bus that you photographed further back along the Strand. It's going the wrong way for Aldwych - the driver has forgotten to change the destination board!