bus on bridge

Phil Deaves

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.

bus on bridge belongs to the following groups:

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bus on bridge by Phil Deaves
bus on bridge by Phil Deaves
  • Sacha Bloor

    Sacha Bloor

    this is a great shot!

  • Phil Deaves

    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

    awoni

    Nice one, reminds me of the squidgy bus in Harry Potter 3! nice work!

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Thanks Awoni.

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    hi phil – yes seen this one before :) – gorgeous! love the movement lines – the motion in this is terrific!

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    This is my daughters favourite shot at the moment. She has it as her desktop.

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    Your daughter has good taste Phil! This is truly stunning! It’is in my favourites too! sx

  • Imber

    Imber

    Wow! Wow! Love it!

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Thanks Imber

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Great image and idea!.

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Thank you…I took my life into my own hands….but the result was worth the risk.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    wow very well taken!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…I’m pleased you approve. Praise indeed.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow brilliant work!!!!

  • Phil Deaves

    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

    Maxhamish

    Oh yes, probably the best long exposure I have seen…......Amazing capture

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…that’s praise indeed.

  • Maxhamish

    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

    Charl045

    Oh How Cool!!!... Excellent!!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Charlotte

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Sweeeeetttt!!!!!!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Jan. Glad you like it.

  • muz2142

    muz2142

    Good shot. Your aircraft shots are worthy as well.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you….buses are easier to capture though.

  • joolz

    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

    muz2142

    Yes but it’s always good to rise to the challenge – especially when you succeed.

  • M Malicki Beser

    M Malicki Beser

    this is one of the best shots I’ve seen on this site!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    this is a great shot!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Rosina…it’s turning out to be my most viewed picture.

  • WarrenMackenzie

    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

    Mia1

    Awesome shot. Amazing.

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Thank you.

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    This is magical… I had to stare for a bit to figure out what was happening. Well done!

  • Miss Tash

    Miss Tash

    magnificent photo-makes me miss london so so much!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you

  • Arzu

    Arzu

    Awesome, love it.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you.

  • Gaurav Dhup

    Gaurav Dhup

    Cool Shot!

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Wow, this is really neat.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Megan….your comments are always appreciated.

  • Elizabeth Duncan

    Elizabeth Duncan

    trippy image

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Pleased that you like it Elizabeth.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    awesome work Phil, like it a lot

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you

  • Keegan Wong

    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

    Phil Deaves

    Thank you

  • hollys1wedding

    hollys1wedding

    Really cool

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Rebecca.

  • kipishiux

    kipishiux

    This is just perfect!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

  • IslandImages

    IslandImages

    great shot!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you

  • Garrett Santos

    Garrett Santos

    Very, very cool

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. I’m pleased that you enjoy it.

  • edward dijmarescu

    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

    igotmeacanon

    thhis one is spot on, into my favs it goes

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. It is proving very popular.

  • Bailey Sampson

    Bailey Sampson

    Wow. This is awesome. I love this. Buses are fast becoming one of my favorite photo subjects.

  • SusanC

    SusanC

    fantastic :)

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Susan. I’m pleased you appreciate my efforts.

  • SusanC

    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

    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

    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

    onefourseven

    An awesome image!! Great work

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    Fantastic shot – well captured

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Karen.

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    This is an awesome shot! Bravo!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. I’m pleased that you like it.

  • sarastu

    sarastu

    beautiful shot

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you sarastu

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Stunning work!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Mindy.

  • Lozzle

    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

    Lozzle

    you should be pleased with it, its amazing

  • retepk

    retepk

    Fantastic shot.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

  • Basia McAuley

    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

    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

    barnsis

    Amazing outstanding work.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. Pleased you like my efforts.

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar

    I can see why this was such a big hit. Superior!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Janet.

  • Vulcan Spark Studios
  • Phil Deaves replied

    I thank you.

  • richiedean

    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

    Sandy Stewart

    COOL,......very unique!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

  • Terry Arcia

    Terry Arcia

    fantastic

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Terry….pleased you like it.

  • NICKY7

    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

    LindaR

    excellent ~ in every way ~ ridiculous how good this is~!!!!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Wow….thank you…high praise indeed. Thanks for looking.

  • James Godber

    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

    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

    Jonathan Dower

    wow, i love it, definite experimental picture, looks awesome.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Jonathan

  • Monique Alvis

    Monique Alvis

    this is awesome!

    love it!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you M…I appreciate the comment

  • Dan Landau

    Dan Landau

    Very nice. I did that one night, but I didn’t have the benefit of a monopod…

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is fantastic ! what a great shot…...........great reflections and movement.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you.

  • JRScalzo

    JRScalzo

    Wow, this turned out beautifully. Very creative idea.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks

  • Jonathan Dower

    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

    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

    RavenSoul

    VERY NICE!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Lenka

    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

    pryere

    Very well done. Great work.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you …I appreciate you taking the time to look and to comment.

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Wow!~ that’s spectacular!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you.

  • tinhearts

    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

    tinhearts

    it caught my eye ;)

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Good…pleased that it made an impact.

  • francesm

    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

    steve conti

    great image gotta love the speed blurs

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Steve…cheers for looking.

  • SpringLupin

    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

    LudaNayvelt

    absolutly awesome

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you my dear. I appreciate the comment and I appreciate you ‘watching’.

  • Ian  James

    Ian James

    Cool shot. Really like the motion well captures.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Cheers Ian.

  • Irene Walters

    Irene Walters

    Very interesting effect! well done! Irene

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Irene

  • linaji

    linaji

    thrilling thrilling and your determined Spirit.. is amazing!

  • nnini

    nnini

    this is fantastic!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Penny….pleased you enjoyed this one.

  • etiquette

    etiquette

    WOW!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you

  • Katja Fønss

    Katja Fønss

    That’s a brilliant London shot. I Love it!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. Pleased you like this.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    just fantastic!!! Well done Phil

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Cheers my friend….thank you very much.

  • JimFilmer

    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

    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

    Teresa Zieba

    Love it. Great capture, with a lot of planning and so well executed. Bravo!

  • Ghelly

    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

    OZZREBELXTI

    Am in awe of this shot great work.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you. It is my most popular post. Thanks for looking.

  • satsumagirl

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Great shot! Whoooshka! :D

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Cheers Paul.

  • Colleen Milburn

    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

    fotonio

    Great idea, well done!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…I appreciate you taking a look. Glad you like this one.

  • Kate Lillian

    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

    SayBee

    Fantastic!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…my most popular piece of work. Glad you like it too.

  • chriso

    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

    KLiu

    Great shot—worth all the effort!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…I agree…it was worth the wait.

  • louba

    louba

    awesome !
    beautiful colors and light also

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you…thanks for looking and watching.

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    So cool!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Mojca…I am very grateful for your comment. :)

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Fantastic shot!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Dragan…thank you very much. :)

  • SPQQKY

    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

    Hélène David-Cuny

    Great shot !!!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you Helene…you’re very kind.

  • CarolM

    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

    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

    MelDavies

    Wow, love this

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Mel…I appreciate your time and comment.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow superb! congratulations on the top ten place! brilliant work
    :)

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Ahoy there….thank you very much.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp


    TOP TEN WINNER ~ BEST OF B CHALLENGE

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thanks Marie.

  • Shilpa Mukerji

    Shilpa Mukerji

    Wow! Fantastic.

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Thank you.

  • Sheila Laurens

    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

    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

    Jens Helmstedt

    Stunning! Great work!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Cheers Jens….that’s very kind.

  • micmac

    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

    eelsblueEllen

    WINNER!!
    Mood & Ambience group
    Major Motion Blur challenge!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    wow…thanks for the good news….I’m delighted.

  • Ebbers

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Cee Neuner

    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

    Many thanks Cee….that’s wonderful news…and a nice surprise. :)

  • starBellyDesign

    starBellyDesign

    Excellent shot!

  • Phil Deaves replied

    Many thanks :)

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham 28 days ago

    Well worth the effort!

  • Phil Deaves replied 28 days ago

    Thanks Richard…my most viewed and one of my most popular shots…so I agree with you…well worth the effort!

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