Music in the Metro

bike21

Had a solid few days shooting in Paris this week, I wanted to focus more on the people and details of Paris rather than the typical landmark type shots this trip. This gent caught my eye in the metro playing his heart out as everyone passed him by with little care. Which of course of typical for a lot of street performers but the scene was interesting to me.

The original shot was quick with everyone in focus since we were hustling to get over to the Magnum photo exhibit (an excellent show!) before it closed. I wanted to set the tripod up and get some shutter drag to create motion but alas I only had time for a quick shot. So I created the motion in post instead. What'cha think?



Paris by nl_photo, on Flickr

David_S85

Nice comp. Like that the musician is still while the other people are moving. It would work visa versa also, I think.

bike21

David_S85 wrote: »

Nice comp. Like that the musician is still while the other people are moving. It would work visa versa also, I think.

Thanks! (and less work on my part)

Cavalier

clap My first reaction was "how did he do that?". Then I read your post .

I love the mood of the photo - in a world of his own as the other world passes by. Great shot and fantastic post-processing.

hstrynrd

I really like the post work. Nice job!