Gomez on 'The Light-Speed Escalator'

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6 second exposure of Josh going down an escalator. Taken at the Brickyard on Mill in Tempe, AZ at a Refocus Phoenix meeting. James Archer posted a photo of me setting up for this photo here. Behind Josh, the ceiling is painted with clouds, and there are LEDs that gradually shift in color. It was a great place to get out of the rain and take some photos!

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fortyjames says:

This has got to be the photo of the evening. Great idea, great execution.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

It blew me away how well this one turned out. I think it's a tough call between this shot and the new ShalerJump you took.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

thoha says:

Nicely Done
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePhoenix101 says:

zoom!

wow, nice
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Conekt says:

Dude that's just awesome. :) I'm totally gonna have my eyes open for moving things I can shot photos of stationary things on.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

thanks thoha, ThePhoenix101, and Conekt!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

winged photography says:

Wow!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale73 says:

this is awesome, love the blue colour and light, and the motion and stillness!

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theresa.brent says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

DeDaniel says:

Cool!!!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

malifanz says:

Nice.

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chris.merwe says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

fortyjames says:

Here's a photo of the setup, for those curious how it was done:
www.flickr.com/photos/fortyjames/396582627/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

xxxforbiddenxxx says:

great photo :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

joshgomez [deleted] says:

The subject is so sexy! I might have to get a large print out of this...
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MAIPIù [deleted] says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

thanks Angel's Lens, dale73, theresa.brent, DanielBosma, malifanz, chris.merwe, forbiddensotherside, and misarco!

@james: Thanks for posting that!
@josh: haha!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Nice shot! Great perspective. very cool.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

. Andrew Dunn . says:

Very creative - well done.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu99 says:

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Fantastic!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

pippatee www.philipotoolephotography.com says:

High Five
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Lauren Piper says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

michael lagman photography says:

very cool great idea!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

divin_gangsta says:

This is certainly no amateur shot. Beautiful colors and effect! I Love It!

CUT and PASTE THIS:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

fetopher says:

Faved.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Ayres says:

Teriffic! Really interesting concept, and well-executed.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks James Neeley, . Andrew Dunn ., Stu99, nate.jacobs (for the fave), Lauren Robinson, the decider, divin_gangsta, fetopher, and Ayres no graces!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruth_asg says:

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lighttripper says:

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sellyona says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

*davidsαngle [deleted] says:

cool !!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

pepenut says:

long exposure is to get the correct light on a pic???
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks Ruth_asg, lighttripper, sellyona, and *davidsαngle!!

@pepenut: The exposure of a photo is talking about the amount light in the photo (over-exposed = too much light; under-exposed = not enough light). However, when someone says "long exposure" it means that they left the shutter open for a longer period of time. For this photo, I had the shutter open for 6 seconds. Because the escalator was moving, you see bright streaks from where the light was when I started the exposure to where it was 6 seconds later. Gomez had to sit very still for 6 seconds while I took the picture, or else he would have ended up being blurry.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Aquilant says:

An outstanding composition, at the limits of human possibilities.

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62uolegnaiam says:

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AdamBaronPhoto says:

Bravo! Fantastic concept and execution!
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62uolegnaiam says:

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ricko says:

Pretty cool shot!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

_vanitY_ says:

This photo is a certified...

You can now post it to an open contest and
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mack2 says:

High Five
Amateurs
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks Aquilant, ricko, Mack2, theshyster65, and THANKS _vanitY_!!

oh, and thanks X 2 62uolegnaiam! ;-)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jotachispas says:

awsome
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

tomchapin says:

Sweet photo!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

photo1now says:

Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

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Peretry says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

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{emily e.} says:

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nascareer says:

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keep up the good work fellow arizonan!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

frazz46 says:

very cool shot......good eye......!!
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

darin11111 says:

fantastic shot!!!!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks Jotachispas, thomaschapin, photo1now, Peretry, emilyel1020, nascareer, frazze46, and darin11111!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MChron says:

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awesome, his face is a little blurry but long exposure times are never perfect
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☻M€rcỲ☺ says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

mondraker says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

LiveAndBasic says:

Dugg!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Audguy says:

Nice!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jocko B. says:

Great lines in this. strong composition.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks everyone!

Welcome, DIGG!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mckirkus says:

Wow, this is the number one item on Digg right now. Digg is the 76th ranked website in the world. So that ain't bad. Great shot by the way.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

stabmewithlove says:

Good show!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

g-Ster says:

Kudos and Dugg! Love the perspective.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

anastasia_falling says:

Very enjoyable :) Great idea :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Alun Davey says:

That is awesome :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

dincordero says:

this is creatively wicked! two thumbs up!

Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

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tom-ek--b [deleted] says:

Great
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Lord-Lance says:

Very cool shot.

Greetings
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scaamanho says:

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Brajeshwar says:

Awesome shot. I should learn to shoot like that.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

gags_d_rebel says:

cool nice one..
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

amihai says:

amazing
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

stephenc_irl says:

can i ask is the camera ffixed or on the escilator with you ? also does the escilator have lights in it ?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ella's Dad says:

Great concept. 6s is a *long* time to sit perfectly still

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

FL4ME says:

Very Good :)
Were you going up or down ?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks again, everyone!

@stephenc_irl: This is a picture of me about to take this picture. As you can see, I rested my tripod on one of the steps. Everything that isn't moving in the exact same way as the escalator got blurred. As for the lights, I think most of the streaks you see are actually reflections from the glass sides. The lights are near the top of the escalator to light up the ceiling.

@psyreactor: We were going downward. I got on the escalator first, turned around, and set up. Then he got on and sat down facing forward.
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gandalfirl says:

Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

Absolutely brilliant idea, and excellently executed.
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objectif lune says:

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Patrick O'Doherty says:

That is an amazing picture. Great idea and brilliant execution of it.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Grif Batenhorst says:

best idea ive seen in a while. great job.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ian Ferrell says:

Awesome. Just awesome.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

venkatramanan_s says:

picture perfect in it's own right
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

toddlertoes says:

kewl!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

C Davy says:

excellent shot
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jcnh74 says:

well done!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

octaneinteractive says:

He looks like Simon Pegg from Hot Fuzz...
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Maths says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

davehopecouk says:

Extremely cool shot, well composed. Your friend did a good job sitting still too!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ahdustin says:

Awesome Shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

mfshadow says:

What an amazingly creative shot. All lines lead to your hands, and then your face. I like the implied weight to the steps, it balances all the movement.

Very, very cool.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirpernicus says:

Great idea, nicely executed!

THIS IS EYE CANDY! Please post this amazing photo to the Eye Candy! Group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

dog.eat.dog. says:

WOW!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

deadlyshadow says:

Very nice! Good eye to spot that opportunity!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

varmazis says:

amazing! beautiful work.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravi Vora says:

sweeeeet shot. brilliant concept.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

richietown says:

Brian, I think the reason this photo isn't appearing in Explore is because of the very small ratio of favorites to views. Right now your photo is being added as a favorite .4% of the time it is being viewed. In my experience with getting photos in Explore, you need a high ratio of favorites to views.

Great shot nonetheless! What a cool effect.

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Marge and Rico says:

awesome...nice work
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Maimi says:

brilliant period
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Shaler says:

Thanks to everyone leaving great comments and adding this to your faves!

@richietown: I think I agree with you on that. I was mainly perplexed about it not showing up when Explore first came up at midnight. There were a few minutes before it hit the front page of Digg where it was more statistically viable for a high rank in Explore. I think it was around 5% Fav/View

Oh well, I think I'd rather have the front page of Digg than the front page of Flickr anyway :-)
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manolinlao says:

very well done!

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chuck-reynolds says:

pretty cool photo - I walk past that escalator every day... heh
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony Crescibene says:

Great idea and sweet shot !
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duanemoodydotcom says:

this is great!
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