A few weeks ago I did join another Instawalk organized by the admins of the Nuremberg Instagram community. This time a group of local Instagramers with their cameras and tripods toured through the Nuremberg subway system. We were properly authorized with photo permits (thanks VGN for making it possible), because normally underground photography is strictly prohibited.
I took the photograph with my new favorite cam/lens combo, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and the mZuiko 12-100mm F/4 Pro Zoom. Shooting in the low light underground was a perfect testing ground for the great image stabilization of the M1X combined with the lens-internal stabilized 12-100 F/4. The other camera I brought was the Olympus PEN-F with the WALIMEX Pro 7,5mm 1:3.5 Fish-Eye. We spent nearly 3hours in the subway system, divided into three groups, each exiting and shooting at different stations so we did not get into each others ways. It was perfectly organized by the Igers Nürnberg admins. See below a few images from the walk.
I hope you enjoyed these diverse insights into Nuremberg’s underground. Look for another post with a second set of images.
As with all Instawalks before, I really enjoyed the excursion with a group of likeminded photographers. We all had fun with the tour and the inspirations we took from one another, because each participant had different artistic takes on what and how to photograph. Thanks to the admins for organizing the walk and for VGN to make it possible.
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Wish you a fabulous Wednesday!
Marcus
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Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to comment! Marcus
What to say …. no, I did not like, I really loved your photogrphies which are absolutely fabulous.
Very nice idea this project
Thanks so much, Yoshimi, love your kind words! Marcus
These are wonderful, Marcus. I do love the ‘swish’ of the motion blur photos. I feel like I am right there with the crowd!
Thanks, Lois, as always so much appreciated! Marcus
Terrific work, wow. I love everything about the firsts shot, it’s just the right amount of blur, perfect exposure and composition. I appreciate your adding the aperture, exposure etc., and it’s exciting to hear you used the E-M1X and Pro zoom lens. The lens is beyond my budget but I too really like the image stabilization I get with Olympus. Standouts for me are #3, #5, #7, #10, #11 and #14 (next to last). This makes me miss living in New York. 😉
Thanks, Lynn, appreciate your kind words! I’d look for a used 12-100 maybe one year from now. It’s a great piece of glass! Marcus
🙂 That’s a good idea, thanks – but even then it’s going to be fairly expensive! And not exactly petite. 🙂 But very useful and sharp, I’m sure. I just got an older lens that I’m enjoying – the 17mm f1.8. Have you used that one?
I have the 17mm f/1.8, it’s my main lens on my PEN-F when doing Street Photography! A great piece of glass and great value for money! Happy Sunday, Lynn!
Marcus, thanks for sharing another set of wonderful images! They are very creative and I’m particularly fond of the motion blurs & reflections.
Thank you for your kind words, Michael, they mean so much! Marcus
Another set of great shots Marcus, thank you for posting them for us to see!
Thanks for your kind words, Marion, glad you liked the post! Marcus
Surreal and highly creative photos! Your instawalk was very successful!
Best wishes to you from me.
Thanks, Kaya, so much appreciated! Marcus
What a marvelous collage! (The security folks must go bonkers worrying about people using their phones for illicit photos.)
Thanks so much! I guess taking photos with a cell phone is less of a problem. When you have a large DSLR or a mirrorless hanging around your neck, they gonna come after you if you use them.
Great shots!
Thanks, Stuart, much appreciated! Marcus
Love these creative shots. I assume these are not hand-held!
Thanks, Arv! Some of them are indeed handheld, like the motion blurred man in front of the blue wall and the passengers exiting the train.
That’s one of my favorite ones because only a part of shot has motion blur.
Great shots, but why would underground photos be prohibited?
Beats me, there are signs everywhere that photography in the stations and on the train is prohibited. If you run around with your camera it will only take a few mins before security shows up and checks for your permit. Thanks for commenting!