Milan Train Station at Midnight

double blue reflexion of the blue roof lights on the rails and stones

nice shiny platform

Love this vanishing point!

The fluid line of light and color here is AWESOME. :D

Milan Train Station at Midnight by Stuck in Customs.

If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks!
I had a super-long day in Milan. I was tired and just wanted to go back to the hotel to have a cappuccino in the bar and edit photography on my laptop. But I remembered the really pretty train station and how I wanted to get a shot with nobody around.

I went in around midnight, found the perfect spot, and then shot away.

The HDR process always takes that slick concrete and makes it extra-reflective. Reflective ground is always great for photography. Also, people always think that I "colored" the lights up at the top, but I did not. In fact, I never "paint" on my photos. Any color that you see in them was actually there, except in the cases when I apply a texture treatment.

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suesue2 says:

Gorgeous detail...nice work !!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Zone says:

Great HDR - I love the perspective, and the wet platforms add a nice glossy reflective element too!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

DELPHINES says:

What a beautiful HDR !
I love your work!!
:D
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

fuguito says:

wow, great work! impressive station (and work for sure)!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

joepomata says:

Incredible lights! And the perspective is amazing! Cool shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nico Ibieta says:

OMG!
Trey, you're killing me!!

Awesome!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

K.Swiss says:

Great lighting and color!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

fotoJENica a/k/a Jenny Romney says:

Pretty spectacular... wonderful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

XOZ says:

This would have been a great shot without the HDR. You did an amazing job with this. Fantastic with great perspective, light and color. YES!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mag.m says:

awesome! I love the colours!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Absolutly perfect , i love the different colors of lamp and post treatment
BRAVO
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

danydrs72 says:

mi piace moltissimo!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Autumm says:

Wonderful HDR vanishing point. Love the color and the tunnel effect.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Casa da Martinha says:

i love train stations :-) this one is great :-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MomTo3Girls3Boys ~ Cindy says:

Gorgeous colors!
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

_Hans van de Vorst says:

omg :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Skink74 says:

Good HDR - really brings out the reflections. The composition is spot on too.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Athoob Abdullah says:

WOnderFUl DOF:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

/\/\.J.B says:

Crackin photo. Most of your stream is going straight to my favs at the mo! Its fantastic work, keep it up!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

3dom says:

again an instant favourite .... thanks for all the inspiration. i love your tutorials btw.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tennessee_Gator says:

really cool
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Raveydv says:

Cool! Not usually an HDR fan, but this works well!

PS - click the link, it's worth viewing large on black.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmelo Aquilina says:

bellissima !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

OR_U says:

a big WOW! ;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo.Diniz says:

woooow...
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

becky lou says:

Gorgeous!! (even if you didn't change the colors) ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Fantasmagoria!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Very nice. Looks like a great station. Love all the detail.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MAMA of all dogs says:

I'll vouch for the colors! Last time I was there (130 or so years ago) the lights looked exactly like that. Now I feel better knowing it wasn't just lack of sleep and...you know, what we all did back then!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

FlorinC says:

Excellent, this type of location is exactly what multiple exposure or HDR is for. Ultra cool shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Clyde Barrett says:

Wonderful depth and perspective!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

soooosh says:

again. uve done it. again and again.
brilliant!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

gracec says:

Great angle and effect. great work.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sage~ says:

Beautiful! Love the perspective, the shininess of the ground and the lights! Great job Trey!
That's the station where I once, while traveling alone, put my luggage in a locker cuz I was leaving in the morning ,and then lost the key! No one there spoke any English at the time. That was fun!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Rongzoni says:

great work to reveal the hidden details of this most remarkable structure.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

finnigh says:

WOW.
The reflections of the concrete floors just blows my mind.
The perspective rocks too. This place was made for you:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

davidteter says:

Cool details/love the relections off the floor.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mykl mabalay says:

simply breathtaking HDR! great work of art
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

NY_Doll says:

ding dong perfect! :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

Fantastic, Has a great feel to it ;-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Wow thanks everyone! :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Alicia Lim says:

splendid !!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MartyPG13 says:

Nice HDR

Seen in my contacts's photostream.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Excellent shot Trey... great perspective and HDR!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

n.a. says:

another really nice one. What made the floor shiny?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tine Kozjak [deleted] says:

fantastic!!! the lamp's lights are great! undeliavable, perfect :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

strollerdos says:

reminds me of my paddington day shot. but yours is better

brilliant as ever...

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dolee Hahn. says:

OMG that looks like art! wonderful photo..
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

avdstelt says:

Nice one, lot's of detail.....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisMaughan says:

Love the color/composition. I think I'd prefer a tad more sharpening on the larger view - it feels a little soft to me. But that might be my personal taste.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

alerib says:

Really great shot. Beautiful architecture bautifully portrayed.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Gorgeous shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Stooshie says:

Very nice.

Very atmospheric, love the wet look over everything.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Old ManTel [deleted] says:

Stunning image! Terry_Buddhist :-)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

very cool
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

FineShots says:

Again its a beautiful shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBrown8989 says:

great....

I blog this on

architecture-buildingconstruction.blogspot.co m

Thanks.....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoToasty says:

Super HDR!

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

I know this place... WONDERFUL shot and work in this one!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Wampy says:

Amazing color and texture.....!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

austinbriab says:

Amazing stuff for sure.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kristborg says:

Fantastic photo, love the composition, the color and the funky angels
to this beautiful architectual structure, Great shot
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all!

Here is what it looks like on the wall:

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

iMacUser says:

Wow, I love this picture!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Wood, Metal, Glass, Wicker and More says:

dope
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ewcost says:

Great photo. Love the composition!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Walt K says:

Great perspective shot!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

.nancy.long.ago. says:

Excuisite!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mònica Co says:

Very good! Ireally like it
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

guganoce says:

Very nice pic
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

diabbolo says:

wonderful....
almost every week i take a train in that station....and is the first time it looks so beautiful
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Cecilia Zambelli [laCie] says:

Very nice. I had sleeping here too many times!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

This image is an excellent Photoshop editing, Please post it in Photoshop Photo Editing
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

bentleyboy68 says:

It is more than just a picture, it is............not from here.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafi Abramov says:

Fantastic shot with beautiful post processing... amazing contrasting colors!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fede_gen88 says:

Bellissima!!! I go there almost everyday :D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

semiot says:

Ha! Having spent a lot of time in that station, I can safely say it never looked so good. Wish it did.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Paolo Màrgari says:

great shot! benito would be pleased ;)

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

THEjdawg says:

Freakin Awesome! I love your work.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sick_nettare says:

no photoshop!?
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

blurio says:

one of the best shots I've ever seen!
thanks for sharing it
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Latente 囧 www.latente.it says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Milanouel!W, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

and your other one of Milan.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

toptenpicturesblog says:

…

WoW! Thanks for sharing!!

Excellent, Beautiful, Wonderful!!

I have added this picture to the Top Ten Pictures of the Day blog!
toptenpictures.blogspot.com/2007/05/bought-ti cket-for-run...

Great job capturing the grandeur and majesty of trains!

Again, thanks for sharing.

…
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

keaganisasurrealist [deleted] says:

This actually brings me to tears.... lololololol.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Niels displayed says:

Great picture! beatiful lighting.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

magidagf says:

I would'nt think that such an ugly place like Stazione Centrale di Milano could be so beautiful.
Thanks from a Milano citizen, terrific shot!!!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

holaholamen says:

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your amazing shot has won a
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and please tag it with "flickrphotoaward",
Thanks!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ductus says:

great images !!

if u want to step into the milan train station,
the next best thing to being there,
check out this high quality virtual tour:
(when accessing the panoramas click on high, top right of the viewer window to enjoy an amazing fullscreen view)
milan.arounder.com/stazione_centrale/
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

PipeStudNYC says:

Incredible photo - beautifully done. I've been going to Milan every month or two since late last year, and taking the train to a nearby town for a project I'm working on. But it's always at rush hours when the place is a MADHOUSE!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

JamesChristiePhotography.Com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called European Colour, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rogilde says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Io Amo Milano -1 Luglio ore 16:30 Stazione Centrale di Milano Bi. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel E Russell [deleted] says:

Superb shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Toby Fountain [deleted] says:

Wow!! This photo is superb!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

paravel says:

beautiful! i live in milan but i never seen the central station in so wonderfully scenary!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Cindy　シンデイー  says:

I am a moderator for the group, and we are having a challenge
'Railroads Big and Small'
we would love to have your photo added to our challenge
Challenges and Comments
You are invited to add this image to
The Challenges and Comments Group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard E. Ducker says:

Great shot!!!!!! Great!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

may my soul not rest [deleted] says:

Stunning.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ktchpmn says:

as someone who has nothing but bad feelings of this train station for getting stranded outside it at 3AM... you've made it look so beautiful and it makes me wish i was stranded there again.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ciccibumm says:

I travel to this station every day and never realised how beautiful it could be
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pankaspe [deleted] says:

che bella, com'è accesa mi piace
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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