Friday, April 07, 2006

Illustration Friday... Speed



speed.

watching taxis speed by in london.



but also, according to the merriam webster dictionary...

speed.

4. the sensitivity of a photographic film, plate or paper expressed numberically. the light gathering power of a lens or optical system. the time during which a camera shutter is open.

5. a transmission gear in automotive vehicles or bicycles.

11 comments:

Susan Schwake said...

yes yes yes! i love this one!
sending me a new one?
yea!
poetry in motion....
xo

Unknown said...

this is a combination of my two faves in photos, a b/w composite and speed blur.. very nice!

chaney16 said...

i like the way you captured time with the car

fenris said...

very atmospheric!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your commentary on my blog.
Your interpretation is very interesting too. I love black & white photography.

Tongue in Cheek Antiques said...

the image is fantastic
speed
stillness
old
new
place &
time!

Great job and description !!
wow!

Lori Witzel said...

Another really interesting image! Love your grey tones.

Blogging Masterclass said...

Speed is also a lovely little pill that gets many through college.

:)

Aravis said...

I like how you've interpreted the topic. Beautiful blurring; I love how that can happen.:0)

Anonymous said...

Nice, so truly speedy, capturing that feeling of whoosh! Beautiful photo.

Willie Baronet said...

Love this photo, and your writings, as I work my way through your blog. Did you get the secret project??