Candid Portraits,  Cityscapes/Urban,  Documentary/Street,  sunrises,  Transportation

A Bus Ride

Sunrise Glowing off Proper Road
Sunrise Glowing off Proper Road

It’s easy for me to catch the bus from my condo, just a 3 minute walk. The bus system provides access to most of town but it may require transferring buses. This image was made while waiting for the first bus of the day.

Riding the Bus
Riding the Bus

A bus ride can be quiet time as most people take care to not interact with others. For some it’s too early in the morning. I like to break the silence as I’m a morning person.  And, I may have to shout because they are plugged in to some device and nother really present.

In Their Own World
In Their Own World

In the above image, two are on their phones and  the one girl on the left is studying with flash cards in her hand.

Sunrise Over the Alley Cat
Sunrise Over the Alley Cat

Once I arrive at the CSU Transit Center I walk about 1/4 mile to catch the MAX bus. This is next to a coffeehouse called the Alley Cat, which is open 24 hours. Really not my ambiance so I seldom go there. The sunrise on this particular morning was just cresting the roof top so a small aperture gave me a nice starburst.

Basking in the Sun
Basking in the Sun

On my way home I came across this young man basking in the sun on campus and talking and laughing on his phone. All images were taken on the same bus ride. Opportunities are everywhere.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

    • Monte Stevens

      Taking the bus is not for everyone but I sorta like it. We can meet some interesting people and mass transit is so much greener. It is a hassle in a small community but not the case in places like DC or New York. Give it a try when you have the time.

  • Tom Dills

    I especially like the sun glowing on the road in the sunrise photo, and the Alley Cat shot was a nice catch. Interesting art on the building that contrasts with the dumpsters.

    • Monte Stevens

      It was my pick of the morning. I’m now on my way to a Fujifilm photo walk in Old Town. Reps are going to have gear for people to try out. I’ll get to meet a free other X series photographers, also.

  • Cedric Canard

    You certainly make the most of a plain old bus ride Monte. I’ve got to say though, you make beautiful black and white images. Of course your compositions and choice of subject matter can never be faulted and when combined with such gorgeous tonal clarity, well, I can’t help but be a huge fan.

    • Monte Stevens

      Thanks, Cedric. I’m shooting more of the black and white with the camera’s film simulation. I think it does a good job for my taste. The camera can bracket 3 selected film simulations, which I’m using more of. If I shoot it in color then I convert to black and white with Silver Efex Pro. I’m liking black and white more. Again, thanks!