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On Time

© Chris Macer

On Time

Uploaded: October 28, 2005

Description

1/20, f/5.6, ISO400, Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM. Sharpened in PS.

This is a Nozomi service JR700 series shinkansen or "bullet train" leaving Kyoto Station. The conductor is signaling that everything is ok and ready to depart. The shinkansen is the most convenient way to travel in Japan. It blasts its way across the country, taking only 2hrs and 20min from Kyoto to Tokyo with a max speed of 285km/h.

Taken at Kyoto Shinkansen Terminal, Kyoto, Japan.

December '05 2nd Place Winner

Comments

Susan L. Vasquez October 28, 2005

Fabulous POV! A really stunning image Chris. Well done.. #334227

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic October 28, 2005

I agree with Susan Chris!!!
Terrific image and POV!!! #2008152

Robert M. Nicholson October 28, 2005

Awesome DoF and PoV...I hope we see this again on 21 October! #2008184

Joy Rector October 28, 2005

fantastic shot #2008321

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 28, 2005

Awesome motion shot, Chris! Love the perspective, color, everything! #2008402

Robert M. Nicholson October 28, 2005

November is what I meant to say! #2008418

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 28, 2005

Great picture! Love the angle and super job on the capture!! #2008688

Colette M. Metcalf October 28, 2005

This is GREAT!!!! #2008970

Daniel Diaz October 28, 2005

FANTASTIC image and great DOF Chris!!! #2009401

Darryl Wilkinson October 28, 2005

Great shot Chris! You can write yourself a novel of all your different experiences in Japan. Great POV on this one. Well done!! #2009552

William C. Raco level-classic October 28, 2005

Excellent perspective, light and detail.
Very nicely taken!

bill #2009614

Janine Russell level-classic October 28, 2005

Chris, great perspective and composition. #2009922

October 28, 2005

Great capture and presentation Chris, love it! #2009996

Stanley J. Contrades October 28, 2005

Hope you thanked the conductor, Chris, as his presence really makes this perspective a standout!! Excellent work and DOF!! Looks like you "fixed" the sharpening :-)!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2010222

Goshka G. October 29, 2005

Wonderfully captured, Chris!! #2011633

Donna Roberts October 29, 2005

I have one word for you regarding this image Chris......"BRILLIANT".
Here are another two about how I feel...."LOVE IT".
Very well done, perfect in every way.
:-) ddu #2013332

Sergio La Spina October 30, 2005

Perfect and fantastic shot I like the perspective very terrific Chirs!!!! #2015165

Chris Macer October 30, 2005

Wow! Thanks Susan, Adilson, Robert, Joy, Terry, Shelly, Colette, Daniel, Darryl, Bill, Janine, Reine, Stan, Goshka, Donna and Sergio!
I really appreciate the wonderful response on this one guys! #2016276

Kerby Pfrangle October 30, 2005

Very nice image Chris. Love the gentleman really makes the image a standout. Very nice prespective.

Kerby #2016284

Tammy Scott October 31, 2005

What an awesome angle on this! Very well done! #2016834

Joy E. Cobb October 31, 2005

Winner winner winner.
Chris, this is truly impressive! If this doesn't get recognition, the refs are blind. LOL
Love the clarity, the gleam on the train, the conductor, the colored lights, everything. Outstanding. #2018226

Karen Engelbreth October 31, 2005

WOW - fantastic image, Chris! #2018614

Jill Odice level-classic October 31, 2005

The train may be on time, but your timing for this shot was even more perfect! I agree with Joy, this is a really incredible shot and says winner to me! Wow, did he pose for you or did you just happen to catch him? #2019341

Nobu Nagase October 31, 2005

Love this one, Great shot, Chris!!!
The curved platform works so well in this...
The operator makes the image so well, indeed. Don't love their white gloves??? #2019374

Stephen Zacker October 31, 2005

Super capture and perspective #2019402

Ermanno Radice October 31, 2005

Fabulous image, great perspective, wonderful shot, Chris!! #2019798

Dan Holm October 31, 2005

WOW!!! ... This has Winner written all over it, Chris! ... #2019851

Chaba Kasanitsky October 31, 2005

Outstanding photo Chris #2020713

Cora Miller level-classic October 31, 2005

A really fine shot! Great perspective and well chosen DOF! #2020737

Chris Macer October 31, 2005

Thanks so much Kerby, Tammy, Joy, Karen, Jill, Nobi, Stephen, Ermanno, Dan, Chaba and Cora!
I really appreciate the wonderful response on this! Fingers crossed for it! :)

Jill - no posing! Just all in the timing. The conductors all make this signal just before the train is about to leave to signal that the platform is clear. The shinkansen platforms are great for photography. There's always so much going on! :) #2020787

Hendrik Storme November 01, 2005

I agree with everyone!!! #2021107

Jenny Bosmans November 01, 2005

And so do I, Chris!! Awesome shot! #2022401

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe November 01, 2005

You are going to SO win with this! Fabulous!

ccc #2023143

Chris Macer November 01, 2005

Thanks Hendrick, Jenny and Candice! I hope so! :) #2024983

Rob T. Henry November 02, 2005

Fantastic image, Chris!!! Great POV and DOF!!! #2025849

Luigi Di Serio level-classic November 02, 2005

Winner Chirs!!!! This simply superb. The saluting conductor, the framing, the modern sleek train... love it #2026469

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 02, 2005

This is just Outstanding Chris! Superb work with this capture! We all should be seeing this again! Jeff #2026474

Mary Timman November 03, 2005

Neat perspective. I think it's a great shot and love the DOF. #2032342

Chris Macer November 03, 2005

Thanks Rob, Luigi, Jeff and Mary! #2033192

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic November 04, 2005

superb!!! #2035833

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 05, 2005

WONDERFUL CAPTURE Chris!!! I hope we see this one again! #2037815

Chris Macer November 06, 2005

Thanks Boris and Gail! #2042618

Susie Peek-Swint November 07, 2005

Fantastic perspective, detail, colour ~ everything.. a definite winner ~ good luck Chris! #2042816

Chris Macer November 08, 2005

Thanks Susan! I hope so! :) #2052304

Claudette Foote November 10, 2005

What an amazing image WOW FANTASTIC.
I agree a definite WINNER... #2058013

Jill Flynn November 10, 2005

OUTSTANDING Chris. You nailed this! A WINNER all the way!!! #2058062

Nicole Kessel November 10, 2005

Awesome image, Chris!! Great timing beautiful composition! #2058409

Chris Macer November 17, 2005

Thanks so much Claudette, Jill and Nicole! Fingers crossed!! :) #2086911

Kaye Burazin November 30, 2005

Chris, I totally agree with everyone, this most certainly has winner written all over it! Awesome perspective and really makes a statement.Thank you so much for your kind words on my Fallen angel entry. Gave me a chance to view your awesome gallery! #2139945

Chris Macer December 04, 2005

Thanks Kaye! :) #2150782

Bianca B. Steinfeldt December 25, 2005

Fantastic timing - love it! #2222312

Sylvia Rossler January 21, 2006

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Chris !!!! #2313167

Darryl Wilkinson January 21, 2006

Way to go, Chris!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this super fantastic finalist buddy!!! #2313218

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic January 21, 2006

Big congratulations on this outstanding
finalist! #2314038

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe January 21, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #2314651

Nobu Nagase January 21, 2006

Aw right!!! This is one of my favorites, too.
Way to go, Chris, many congratulations once again on your finalist!!! #2315173

Marie Fields January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Chris! This is truly outstanding!! Best of luck in the next round!!! #2315580

Sandra Freyler January 21, 2006

Congrats, Chris for a job well done! #2316163

Hendrik Storme January 21, 2006

Congratulations!!! #2316572

Kristi A. Howson January 21, 2006

Wonderful perspective here Chris! Congratulations on your Finalist and Best of Luck in the next Round!!!! #2316815

January 21, 2006

Nice leading line, nice sense of moment. #2317247

Chaba Kasanitsky January 21, 2006

Congratulations Chris !! #2317355

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 21, 2006

Excellent, Chris! Congratulations on your finalist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #2317381

Sergio La Spina January 21, 2006

Congratulation !!! #2317385

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 21, 2006

Great capture Chris, Congrats on your Finalist! Jeff #2317521

Jill Flynn January 21, 2006

Yeah!! Love this Chris. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #2318524

DiAnna F. Paulk January 21, 2006

Everything is right about this one, Chris ... composition, colors, lighting, dof! Just Great! Congratulations! #2318794

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Chris!!! #2319646

Rakesh Syal level-classic January 22, 2006

Congratulations, Chris on this teriffic finalist!!! And a winner too! #2320848

January 22, 2006

Congrarulations,Chris!!!I'm soooo glad this pic could get finalist at last!!You must be happy!I hope it's changed the color!!! #2324440

Ivan Chacon January 23, 2006

Anything left for me to say Chris, just that... goog luck...I see a #1!!! #2325459

Chris Macer January 23, 2006

Wow! Thank you all so much! I really appreciate all of the wonderful responses. Well, fingers crossed for this one anyway :)

Gorge - special thank you for the lovely comment. Thank you for waiting patiently at the station while I took this shot! :) #2325554

Barbara Helgason January 23, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Chris! #2327256

Judy S. Fung January 23, 2006

Congrats, Chris! #2328523

Deb Holmes-Hatfield January 23, 2006

and again Chris, congrats on another awesome finalist! #2328693

Su Sana E. P level-classic January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this Outstanding Finalist, Chris! #2330388

Life Expressions January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner Chris!!! WTG! #2330787

Robert M. Nicholson January 24, 2006

Yes SIR...Chris I knew this was a winner back in October...but you confused me on what month it would win...I’m not that mad anymore...now! Awesome dude...well deserved! One day I’ll get mine! #2330826

Barbara Helgason January 24, 2006

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you Chris!! #2330941

Marie Fields January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Chris! Awesome image and well deserved! #2330953

Sylvia Rossler January 24, 2006

Big Congrats Chris !!! A wonderful winner :O) #2331065

Goshka G. January 24, 2006

So glad to see this win - big congrats, Chris!! #2331150

Nicole Kessel January 24, 2006

Way to go, Chris!! Congratulations on this wonderful win!! #2331200

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 24, 2006

Big congrats Chris on your win! Love the perspective! #2331404

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 24, 2006

Congratulations, Chris, on this Win! Love the perspective...almost like being a conductor-in-training. #2331526

Deb Holmes-Hatfield January 24, 2006

Way to go Chris, congrats to you on this splendid second place winner! #2331604

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 24, 2006

Excellent! Congratulations Chris on this superb second place win! So happy for you! #2331621

Kristi A. Howson January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your win Chris. Awesome seeing this one win!!! #2331721

Laurence Saliba level-classic January 24, 2006

A BIG CONGRATS Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #2331790

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this Fantastic win Chris!!!
I am very happy because of your well deserved prize!!! #2331792

Jill Flynn January 24, 2006

A big congratulations on you win Chris! Way to go on this well deserved win. YEAH!!! #2331836

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner Chris. #2332096

Karen Engelbreth January 24, 2006

Congrats on your win, Chris! #2332159

Deborah Sandidge January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this exceptional winner, Chris! #2332297

Susie Peek-Swint January 24, 2006

Well done Chris ~ I loved this shot ~ well deserved win! #2332774

Judy S. Fung January 24, 2006

Congrats on your win, Chris! #2332799

Jenny Bosmans January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Chris!! #2333226

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic January 24, 2006

Congratilations on this wonderful winner! #2333276

January 24, 2006

Hey!!!!Congratulations,Chris!!!You got it finally!!I'm sooo happy!I wish I could say to you face to face tho!Anyway big congratulation Chris! #2333295

Stanley J. Contrades January 24, 2006

Looks like you'll really have to find that conductor, Chris (LOL)!! Bravo on your win and big CONGRATULATIONS to you!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2333444

Tammy Scott January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this very cool winner! #2333939

Darryl Wilkinson January 24, 2006

Way to go, Chris!!! Congratulations on this fantastic WIN buddy!!!!! BRAVO!!!!! #2334429

Chris Macer January 24, 2006

Wow!! Thank you all so much for all the great comments and congrats! I'm so excited to have won! Thank you to everyone who continues to provide the encouragement, support and inspiration for my work :) #2334469

Renee Doyle January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome image and win Chris!!!!! #2334630

Cora Miller level-classic January 24, 2006

I'm so glad to see this excellent shot win. Congratulations, Chris! #2334670

January 25, 2006

congrats!!! thats a wikkid photo!!!
nice work!
:) #2335053

Donna W. Neal January 25, 2006

Congratulations on this fine winner Chris your POV was just perfect! #2335696

Alison Greenwood January 25, 2006

Wonderful capture Chris! And a belated congrats!!! :o) #2336067

Guy D. Biechele level-classic January 25, 2006

What a superb shot!! Congratulations, Chris! #2337043

Nobu Nagase January 25, 2006

WAY TO GO, CHRIS!!!
Out'a sight!!!
Fabulous win!!!
Congratulations, Chris!!! #2337574

Daniel Diaz January 26, 2006

Big Congrats on this AWESOME win Chris!!!
It's great to see you grab the Gold buddy!! #2339907

Roxanne M. Bubar January 26, 2006

Congrats on this fabulous image. #2340460

KHAWLA Haddad January 26, 2006

Big Congratulations on this awesome winner,Chris!!! #2342135

Chris Macer January 26, 2006

Thanks so much Renee, Cora, Mel, Donna, Alison, Jill, Guy, Nobi, Daniel, Roxanne and Kelly! I really appreciate all the wonderful comments :) #2343374

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 27, 2006

Congrats Chris on this very well deserved winning image! Jeff #2344309

Kate Jackson January 27, 2006

WOW ~ BIG WOW!!! Fantastic shot Chris! Many many congratulations this is so well deserved! There is a train fanatic in the room with me at the moment and he was ecstatic about the picture! But he'd heard there was a lot of groping going on in the bullet train and when one of the gropers got off the train some people chased him up the platform and he fell over and died!! #2345521

Chris Macer January 29, 2006

Thanks so much for the kind words, Jeff and Kate :)

Kate - no groping going on in the bullet trains. They are really spacious with more room than an aeroplane. The groping is more infamous on the insanely crowded local trains in Tokyo. I haven't heard about that terrible story but sounds more like something that would happen during peak hour(s) in Tokyo. #2351291

Kate Jackson January 29, 2006

I think I'd rather believe you Chris since you are the local! Thanks for putting me straight! #2351548

Mitch Spence level-classic January 29, 2006

Chris, I'm coming late to looking at the winning photos this month, but this one just stopped me. I love it. It's a story and a ritual. And you caught it beautifully. I just like looking at it. #2353001

Chris Macer January 30, 2006

Kate - no problem at all! :)

Mitch - thanks for the lovely comment! :) #2355870

Ivan Chacon January 31, 2006

Congrats !!! Its like I knew it so."Felicitaciones" Chris! .Well deserve . #2360236

Candy Dzenkiw February 01, 2006

Congrats...love it! :-) #2362767

Chris Macer February 01, 2006

Thanks Candy and Ivan! :) #2363451

Ray Clarke February 08, 2006

Love the angle you have taken this one at Chris, congratulations (AC) #2393972

Chris Macer February 10, 2006

Thanks Ray & Audrey! :) #2401511

Cathy M. Gromball February 13, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Chris!

Cathy :) #2415417

Chris Macer February 13, 2006

Thanks Cathy! :) #2416284

Luigi Di Serio level-classic March 07, 2006

I knew this would be a winner all along, sorry for the late congrats!! #2506844

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