bus on bridge
The challenge I faced was to get a dramatic effect with light trails without losing background detail. As such I didn’t want to wait until it was dark. It was late afternoon in December and the light was fading…and vehicles had started to put their lights on….just what I wanted. There was a lot of trial and error to set the best exposure time and to synchronise the shutter. I settled for about 1 second. Another problem was the passing crowds on the bridge where I was standing with my monopod. I was constantly being jostled into the path of the traffic. And then I had the waiting for a bus to come along….they are never on cue! Ah well…it turned out alright in the end.
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Sacha Bloor
this is a great shot!
Phil Deaves
Thank you Sacha. I tried to capture the movement against a still background but only had my monopod so the House of Parliament are a tad blurred. This was probably the best one of a series of twenty I took that afternoon.
awoni
Nice one, reminds me of the squidgy bus in Harry Potter 3! nice work!
Phil Deaves
Thanks Awoni.
Suzanne German
hi phil – yes seen this one before :) – gorgeous! love the movement lines – the motion in this is terrific!
Phil Deaves
This is my daughters favourite shot at the moment. She has it as her desktop.
Suzanne German
Your daughter has good taste Phil! This is truly stunning! It’is in my favourites too! sx
Imber
Wow! Wow! Love it!
Phil Deaves
Thanks Imber
justlinda
Great image and idea!.
Phil Deaves
Thank you…I took my life into my own hands….but the result was worth the risk.
kcranmer
wow very well taken!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…I’m pleased you approve. Praise indeed.
Antanas
great capture
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you.
PPPhotoArt
wow brilliant work!!!!
Phil Deaves
Thank you. This shot is proving to be my most popular posting. I tried to create the illusion of movement combined with a sense of perspective.
Maxhamish
Oh yes, probably the best long exposure I have seen…......Amazing capture
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…that’s praise indeed.
Maxhamish
Worthy praise and I personally think that if ‘Big Ben’ was too sharp it would have distracted a little so for me it is perfect in every way….Well done.
Charl045
Oh How Cool!!!... Excellent!!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Charlotte
Jan Piller
Sweeeeetttt!!!!!!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Jan. Glad you like it.
muz2142
Good shot. Your aircraft shots are worthy as well.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you….buses are easier to capture though.
joolz
This is an awesome shot.
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Joolz…it is a very dynamic picture…so dynamic that I was nearly run over taking it.
muz2142
Yes but it’s always good to rise to the challenge – especially when you succeed.
M Malicki Beser
this is one of the best shots I’ve seen on this site!
Rosina Lamberti
this is a great shot!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Rosina…it’s turning out to be my most viewed picture.
WarrenMackenzie
Phil, I’m glad you spotted one of mine, and as a follow-up to that I’ve visited your Gallery and booked is as one “to watch”. I’ll be going through your gallery slowly as I’m getting a number of new good ideas from what I see. Thanks for sharing.
Warren
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Warren…I never imagined that I could inspire anyone. I hope you enjoy what you see. It is very difficult to be imaginative and original but I strive to be both.
Mia1
Awesome shot. Amazing.
Phil Deaves
Thank you.
Tom Vaughan
This is magical… I had to stare for a bit to figure out what was happening. Well done!
Miss Tash
magnificent photo-makes me miss london so so much!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you
Arzu
Awesome, love it.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you.
Gaurav Dhup
Cool Shot!
Megan Dacy
Wow, this is really neat.
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Megan….your comments are always appreciated.
Elizabeth Duncan
trippy image
Phil Deaves replied
Pleased that you like it Elizabeth.
Anthony Mancuso
awesome work Phil, like it a lot
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you
Keegan Wong
This brilliant Phil, with Big Ben watching over the LE it looks like its taking part in counting the time too! Great work.
Phil Deaves
Thank you
hollys1wedding
Really cool
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Rebecca.
kipishiux
This is just perfect!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
IslandImages
great shot!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you
Garrett Santos
Very, very cool
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I’m pleased that you enjoy it.
edward dijmarescu
Speechless ! Amazing capture and interesting effects.
Love the result :-)
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Edward. The effect is good and more or less what I was trying to achieve.
igotmeacanon
thhis one is spot on, into my favs it goes
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. It is proving very popular.
Bailey Sampson
Wow. This is awesome. I love this. Buses are fast becoming one of my favorite photo subjects.
SusanC
fantastic :)
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Susan. I’m pleased you appreciate my efforts.
SusanC
Oh Phil, I was going to write more but WW3 broke out between my littlies just then…I really like it, its like a mirror and I think it could be used to advertise London…very cool :)
Phil Deaves replied
I hope peace has now been restored.
David Harris
Stunning shot!!! Love this!!! well done!!
Phil Deaves replied
Many thanks David. I never imagned that this image would cause so much response.
David Harris
Well it is a great image you took! I want to do something similar for a motorway shot from an overbridge! So thanks for the inspiration!
Phil Deaves replied
Yes…on the same day I did some shots of traffic from a bridge…but they didn’t have the same dynamic impact as this one…but good luck anyway. It’s nice to know I can ‘inspire’ as well as be ‘inspired’.
onefourseven
An awesome image!! Great work
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you
Karen Martin IPA
Fantastic shot – well captured
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Karen.
Astrid Pardew
This is an awesome shot! Bravo!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I’m pleased that you like it.
sarastu
beautiful shot
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you sarastu
Mindy McGregor
Stunning work!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Mindy.
Lozzle
this is absolutely stunning Phil, fantastic idea that has worked superbly. this is a very, very good piece of work. VERY.
Phil Deaves replied
Lozzle…I thank you. This is proving to be my most popular piece by far. It took a lot of patience to get it…and what you see is straight from the camera…no touch up. I’m really pleased with the result.
Lozzle
you should be pleased with it, its amazing
retepk
Fantastic shot.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
Basia McAuley
What an awesome catch!!!! Looks great, well done!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. Pleased you like it. I appreciate the comment.
Wanda Raines
Great reflection. You got a great shot and the bus looks like it was really moving fast..
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you …It was a one or two second exposure….and I had to get quite close.
barnsis
Amazing outstanding work.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. Pleased you like my efforts.
Janet Fikar
I can see why this was such a big hit. Superior!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Janet.
Vulcan Spark S...
fabulous
Phil Deaves replied
I thank you.
richiedean
Great work Phil, the thing I like about your images is they’re not static but full of movement, plenty for the eye to move around ….. you capture the mad, mad world of today ….
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Richie…that’s a very kind comment….and yes…I like to convey the impression of movement….the world.is rarely static….and always mad.
Sandy Stewart
COOL,......very unique!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
Terry Arcia
fantastic
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Terry….pleased you like it.
NICKY7
Ir eally like these clever captures you have done this brilliantly / timing etc
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…this one took a lot of trial and error….but the result was worth it.
LindaR
excellent ~ in every way ~ ridiculous how good this is~!!!!
Phil Deaves replied
Wow….thank you…high praise indeed. Thanks for looking.
James Godber
V cool – and frighteningly similar to one of mine Heading Home , just that mine is from a different position! :-)
Phil Deaves replied
Yes…indeed…similar…and from a different angle. The challenge I faced was to get a dramatic effect with light trails without losing background detail…it was late afternoon in December and the light was fading…but vehicles had their lights on..I think I succeeded :)
James Godber
You sure did. It’s very cool and better in it’s execution than my tripod mounted effort so well done!!! :-)
Jonathan Dower
wow, i love it, definite experimental picture, looks awesome.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Jonathan
Monique Alvis
this is awesome!
love it!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you M…I appreciate the comment
Dan Landau
Very nice. I did that one night, but I didn’t have the benefit of a monopod…
funkyfacestudio
This is fantastic ! what a great shot…...........great reflections and movement.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you.
JRScalzo
Wow, this turned out beautifully. Very creative idea.
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks
Jonathan Dower
congratulations Phil, this is one of the 2 runners up in the experimental competition! It deserves it. Well done.
Phil Deaves replied
Wow…thanks Jonathan…I’m was very pleased to be in the running.
MegJay
This is incredible… I think it was worth waiting for the bus. Brilliant!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…my most popular work by a long way…pleased you like it.
RavenSoul
VERY NICE!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you very much.
Lenka
Very unusual view of much photographed place! You describe yourself as a novice – maybe, but certainly very talented with eyes to see things, head to supply you with creative ideas and enough patience… making together for great photographs in your portfolio!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you for your kind words.
pryere
Very well done. Great work.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you …I appreciate you taking the time to look and to comment.
robpixaday
Wow!~ that’s spectacular!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you.
tinhearts
it’s an awesome shot!
xxx
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you very much. Lots of people have the same opinion…and to think I nearly didn’t post this on here.
tinhearts
it caught my eye ;)
Phil Deaves replied
Good…pleased that it made an impact.
francesm
WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HASN’T BEEN SAID…I LOVE IT FRANCES
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you very much. I’m very pleased with the feedback from this shot. It is by far and away my most popular. Pleased you like it too.
steve conti
great image gotta love the speed blurs
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Steve…cheers for looking.
SpringLupin
Beautiful Phil!
This inspires me!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks for looking SL…and it’s nice to ‘inspire’ for a change. So much of what I see on here has inspired me.
LudaNayvelt
absolutly awesome
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you my dear. I appreciate the comment and I appreciate you ‘watching’.
Ian James
Cool shot. Really like the motion well captures.
Phil Deaves replied
Cheers Ian.
Irene Walters
Very interesting effect! well done! Irene
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Irene
linaji
thrilling thrilling and your determined Spirit.. is amazing!
nnini
this is fantastic!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Penny….pleased you enjoyed this one.
etiquette
WOW!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you
Katja Fønss
That’s a brilliant London shot. I Love it!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. Pleased you like this.
Anthony Mancuso
just fantastic!!! Well done Phil
Phil Deaves replied
Cheers my friend….thank you very much.
JimFilmer
this has worked so well…and the patience of waiting for the bus has really paid off… it makes the pic
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Jim…glad you like this.
Dorit
fantastic shot… your effort really paid off… stunning image.
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Dorit…and for the fav too. My patience was indeed rewarded.
Teresa Zieba
Love it. Great capture, with a lot of planning and so well executed. Bravo!
Ghelly
WICKED!!!! AWESOME WORK,
Thanks for sharing the story of the picture, and also it’s soo nice to read all these comments about your work, your gallery is amazing, good job
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…I’m glad you enjoyed looking.
OZZREBELXTI
Am in awe of this shot great work.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. It is my most popular post. Thanks for looking.
satsumagirl
Wow this turned out great! I admire your dedication to getting the shot just right.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you. I’m glad I stuck at it too.
Paul Louis Vil...
Great shot! Whoooshka! :D
Phil Deaves replied
Cheers Paul.
Colleen Milburn
It turned out better than alright, Phil – this is SENSATIONAL! Well done, indeed :-)
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Colleen. I really appreciate your kind words.
fotonio
Great idea, well done!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…I appreciate you taking a look. Glad you like this one.
Kate Lillian
VERY VERY VERY COOL and skillfully done!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Kate….sorry for give the delay but your comment didn’t show up on my profile. I’m glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for taking the time to look.
SayBee
Fantastic!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…my most popular piece of work. Glad you like it too.
chriso
Great take on a typical London scene – You’ve done really well to get the bus and the background.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…the result was worth all the effort.
KLiu
Great shot—worth all the effort!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…I agree…it was worth the wait.
louba
awesome !
beautiful colors and light also
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…thanks for looking and watching.
Mojca Savicki
So cool!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Mojca…I am very grateful for your comment. :)
Dragan Petrovic
Fantastic shot!
Phil Deaves replied
Dragan…thank you very much. :)
SPQQKY
Top Shot Phil…A stunner… :)
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you my friend. To date, this is my most viewed piece and to think, I nearly didn’t post it.
Hélène David-Cuny
Great shot !!!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Helene…you’re very kind.
CarolM
Excellent, Phil. Just what you wanted. Your patience paid off! Love the motion and you succeeded getting the background too. Awesome!
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Carol…good things come to those who wait. I appreciate you taking the time to look.
Jane Marin
Amazing! I truly admire your patience!
Phil Deaves replied
Hi Jane…thank you…I don’t usually take so much trouble to get a shot!
MelDavies
Wow, love this
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Mel…I appreciate your time and comment.
dinghysailor1
wow superb! congratulations on the top ten place! brilliant work
:)
Phil Deaves replied
Ahoy there….thank you very much.
Marie Sharp
TOP TEN WINNER ~ BEST OF B CHALLENGE
Phil Deaves replied
Thanks Marie.
Shilpa Mukerji
Wow! Fantastic.
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you.
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your well deserved Top Ten placement in ALPHABET SOUP
This is a superb shot, Phil X
Sheila ~ co-Host
Tenee Attoh
I really love this and would love to be able to produce such a shot, so very well done!!
Phil Deaves replied
I wish I could do it every time too! Thanks for looking.
Jens Helmstedt
Stunning! Great work!
Phil Deaves replied
Cheers Jens….that’s very kind.
micmac
So much patience and what a brilliant shot…CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNING!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you micmac…this is one of most popular shots. I’m not usually this lucky but my patience did pay off. Thanks for looking.
eelsblueEllen
WINNER!!
Mood & Ambience group
Major Motion Blur challenge!
Phil Deaves replied
wow…thanks for the good news….I’m delighted.
Ebbers
Congrats on the win! It’s an awesome photograph!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you…and to think I nearly didn’t post it!
Ritva Ikonen
Congrats on your win – well deserved! This a great shot!
Phil Deaves replied
Thank you Ritva….that’s very kind….and thanks for looking too.
Scott d'Almeida
mate it is absolutely freaky how similar this shot is to mine. almost like we stood in exactly the same spot just a few hours differing ! this is sensational mate, its easy to take a night shot , bloody difficult to capture motion blur when it is still as light as this. well done mate. very impressive
BIG BEN NIGHT BUS
Phil Deaves replied
Hi Scott…wow…what a coincidence! Great minds think alike (fools never differ). As I said in the description, the light was fading fast and vehicles did have their lights on. As I recall on the day I took maybe twenty or thirty shots to get the one I wanted. This was taken in November 2007 with my old E-500 and I haven’t tried for a similar shot since buying the E-3 last year. Maybe I’m overdue for another attemp at something similar.
Scott d'Almeida
lol it just gets freakier mate…. i took mine in november 2007 too and i would have taken a good 30 or or shots to get what i wanted too!
Cee Neuner 4 days ago
Congratulations!!! You are a TOP TEN WINNER in the Your Most Popular Picture challenge in Cee’s Fun Artsy Friends Group.

Cee and Chris
Phil Deaves replied 4 days ago
Many thanks Cee….that’s wonderful news…and a nice surprise. :)
starBellyDesign 4 days ago
Excellent shot!
Phil Deaves replied 4 days ago
Many thanks :)