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Day 5: Metro
Day 5: Metro
levyj413


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: 30 days of where I live
Camera: Canon PowerShot A620
Location: Arlington, VA
Date: Feb 2, 2007
Galleries: Photojournalism, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Feb 5, 2007

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 The Washington, DC Metrorail system has essentially one design for the underground stations, as shown in this shot:


But the stations above ground have some variety. This is the East Falls Church stop, where I live. From here it's a straight shot on the Orange Line to Federal Triangle, where I work.

The Metrorail system's 106 miles and 86 stations make it the 2nd largest in the U.S. More than 1/3 of DC's federal employees use it to commute. Because of DC's placement, people ride it from two states (Maryland and Virginia) and DC itself (DC isn't part of any state). Ridership was 206 million last year. Loads more info is available from this PDF file.

I love riding Metro. It takes about 20 minutes each way. My home stop is near the end of the line and my work stop is "upstream" from the busiest stations, so I almost always get a seat. That lets me read, do a little work, and daydream about my next shot. :) It's a treat to take my daughters on the train, who love it.

For those wondering about the low angle, this camera has a wonderful flip-out LCD screen. I just put the camera on the ground and knelt over the screen.

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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 02/10/2007 05:05:26 PM
Excellent low angle shot! Well divided with the flooring and counter.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 02/09/2007 04:50:44 PM
Like the perspective, glad you weren't lying on the tracks or anything!
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 02/06/2007 11:54:44 AM
only ever riden the metro/subway once in my life, when I went to New York.
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Canon EOS R5
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 02/06/2007 08:16:26 AM
Hi Jeffrey,
Thumbing through your DC photos makes me a bit nostalgic. I particularly like the angle and PP you chose on this one. Has almost the feeling of a bunker.
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Canon EOS-5D
Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG for Canon
 02/06/2007 05:58:04 AM
I really like being right down low with this shot.
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Sony Alpha a6000
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 02/06/2007 05:36:14 AM
Yeah..I like shots of the big cities. It's so different from where I have always lived. Very interesting.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4
 02/05/2007 11:37:39 PM
I never was that good at headstands, and definitely could not compose pics that way.
Good choice with the low angle for this shot.
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Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II
 02/05/2007 11:06:59 PM
Were you on your belly like a snake? :op Great perspective and wonderful urban scene. Thanks for sharing the story, too!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 02/05/2007 10:57:18 PM
What a great story. I love trains so much -- but it seems like such a different life to me to think about having to take metros to work. San Antonio is a big city, but in some ways, it is still so "small town". This is really a great photo!

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Sony DSC-H1
Sony VCL-R0752 0.7x Wide Angle Conversion Lens
 02/05/2007 10:48:22 PM
Sweet, I'm in Centreville. Nice shot. Good thing I'm not the only crazy person around here in Virginia taking odd pictures. :-)
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Canon EOS 77D
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon
 02/05/2007 09:09:51 PM
Interesting perspective
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 02/05/2007 09:03:13 PM
Cool angle.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 02/05/2007 08:48:57 PM
Very nice perspective!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 02/05/2007 08:09:22 PM
The metro is great. I wouldn't go near DC without it.
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