Not sure what line this was on the MBTA but while waiting for the train these shiny objects caught my eye. And as I’ve said before – if it looks interesting, shoot it! I decided to convert to B&W because metal just looks so good in monochrome. But when I had finished with the image and took a step back after editing I noticed that all of the lines in the tiles and bricks were playing tricks on my eyes; leading me in a certain direction.
It seems as though the image is wider at the top than at the bottom. Is it just me or do you see it too?
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It does have a watery illusion to it. Nice photo. BTW These are called FDCs — Fire Dept Connections.
Thanks for the name. I guess the R15 signifies where it’s located on the line.
Most likely a form of lens related chromatic aberration. You see it when shooting vertical lines and they converge at the site furthest from the lens. Some software can correct for it. I mostly just ignore it.
Interesting but I feel it just the angle of the shot along with the vertical and horizontal lines causing the effect.
Is it not what one would expect from that angle… ??
I concur.
Only you can take a picture of an inanimate object and make it look amazing!! Cher xo
You are too kind! Now wait until I (hopefully) make it up to your town with the camera 😉
Oh my goodness wouldn’t that be a fantastic treat! I think we’d all see the city through different eyes. No, I most definitely am just telling it like it is, my dear!!! Please wave hi to Timmies for me! *LOL* Cher xo
They always say, if you have leading lines to convert it to B/W! You did an amazing job with this.
Never heard that one before but glad you told me today. Thank you 🙂
Looks like perspective distortion to he Teri.
I see it, too!! I love optical illusions like that!! What an interesting picture!! –Lisa
I sure am glad you mentioned it. I don’t want to get a new script for my glasses yet and this shot would have had me thinking it was time. 🙂
Don’t remind me about needing new glasses!