Emergence

I'm putting money on Floris coming up for air!

Nicely done Ian.

No matter what it is, it certainly looks great. The swirl in the fg matches the "hole" in the bg perfectly. Very unique image of that location.

Darn it, you caught me! Actually, I was thinking of getting a picture of me jumping in.. maybe next time...

Looks like you had good fun, which is what it's all about

Yeah, we outta just have a 'Subway' forum at this point. Neat swirl!

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"demon emerging from a gateway to hell"
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Doom in one of my most favorite games to play, though I can't imagine it in the Subway. So, I'm going with a poltergeist of some type.

Okay folks, if you're not going to come up with you own interpretation of the eerie shape formed by the swirl, or vote for an existing one, then you're not allowed to comment!

Thank you Ron for playing along!

Obviously this is a rare capture of the even rarer Giant Albino Canyon Salamander (Slimoblancus gicanticus) disturbed from its slumber by the marauding Floris! Man Floris, you're lucky you got out of there in time! Ian, you need to call national Geographic, Animal Planet, or Unsolved Mysteries. Not sure which.

This reminds me of one of Scully and Mulders encounters on the X Files. Way cool image, Ian. I am not sure what you did to pull this off, but the swirl is definitely eye catching.

Ed

Ok, ok Ian. Here is one: Looks a bit like that "Michelin" figure...

http://allrad-news.de/nachrichten.php?newsid=44670


Maybe that was lame, please excuse. But you wanted to hear it.

I'll play....

I think Floris farted when he was in the water, and this is the remains bubbling to the top. So, yeah, like you said....a demon emerging from hell.

Its either that, or you shaved one of your good luck llamas, and tossed the fuzz in to bring some llama-light mojo to the subway.

Contest over folks, I know I'm right.

This is awesome! Nice to see some unique views of the subway

These are all starting to get really good! I thought nothing could top the Giant Albino Cave Salamander, but I do think Aaron has taken the lead . . .

I always thought the Michelin Man was a bit demonic looking!

Joel, you know the rules . . .

For all you Deadheads out there, (I know there must be some) kind looks like a steal your face or in this case a steal your subway. You young bucks that never shot film probably don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

Definitely a demon is emerging from hell.

Great shot!

daniel

This is for sure a gate to another dimension in which photographers can take pictures with their eyes and make stunning high quality prints just by thinking of it. Of course, there are a lot of creepy creatures there, so photographers should be careful. I'm seeing Floris coming out and by the looks of it, I doubt he's one of ours. Be careful, Ian. If he's stuck in our world, he'll be the greatest photographer ever.
Hope this works, Ian!

Pretty obvious it's the subway ghost (Vincent Schiavelli) from the movie Ghost. Lucky you weren't dragged to hell.

Reminds me of Tottenham Court Station.... ding dong!

(Seriously that looks like some demonic creature from the Underworld)

Easy one Ian, it's the ghost of a photographer who slipped on the wet rocks trying to make it to the light at the end of the tunnel, probably broke his camera, and that is why he has his hands in the air, I'm right HUH.
John

Looks to me like an embryo from a sonogram.(Spelling)???

Chris

OK folks....................move along..................nothin' to see here...................just another case of vomit in a subway................

I hope you used biodegradable soap, but seriously, doing your laundry in a whirpool in the subway? Couldn't you get to a laundromat in town?? Sheesh!

Ouch Philip, your first one was soooo good, and your last two soooo bad . . . don't you know you're supposed to end on a high note?!

Well it's the "Subway Strangler" Ian. You're lucky you made it out of there alive, with a nice shot too!

David M. Cobb

It's the Subway Demon for sure...

Yeah, we outta just have a 'Subway' forum at this point.

I'll vote for this one.

Ah, the Subway Mini-Kraken. Pretty eerie stuff.

John, you broke the rules! I'm sending the Subway Mini-Kraken after you . . .

Ouch Philip, your first one was soooo good, and your last two soooo bad . . . don't you know you're supposed to end on a high note?!

Its been a long day and my brain is mush!

It's obviously a time portal with a traveler inside. I went into one once as a kid--ended up in some freaky place full of dinosaurs and bizarre looking creatures that we called Sleestacks. I learned to stay away from these after that.

Yes...It's Aqualung rising. And Neptune at the mouth of the cave watching his ascension from the depths.

A half llama half water snake
Great shot and I love how everyone interprets this place differently. I don't mind viewing them. Beautiful

Don't you guys see it? It is clearly a wormhole into an alternate universe. Ian obviously just emerged from the vortex at the top of the frame and is about to enter the second. Ah, the beauty of the space-time continuum. (Watching too many goofy Stargate reruns I think). Seriously, this is gorgeous.

its the constellation Orton rising in the night sky...

One of the best from this spot. Love the ghost, really makes the shot stand out.

Higgs Boson

Voldemort!

it's the ghost of a previous photographer who drowned there and wants to suck you in!
well done - one of the best I've seen of the subway

Best shot from this location I've seen so far Ian. The foreground makes the picture stands out and the colors are well balanced. Lovely shot. The swirling water leads my brain to Tolkien. Could be one of thos creatures emerging.

Ghostbusters!

What a unique image post and thread Ian, love it.

OK....subway witch melting into the depths......doing my best wizard of OZ "Help me.....I'm mellllllting!"

Very, very cooooooooool! Is that Jared from the commercials in there?

Nice self portrait
you could move it to the man & nature ... oh wait.. fauna gallery

Anand

Oh, snap! Anand wins points not only for originality, but for sheer audacity!

Too bad there's not an emoticon with giant brass nads.

A frog in a blender.

LOL

Whatever it is it's dam wierd. Like the way it mimic the exit.

Ian,,,,,,,,,if I were you I'd take that camera to the nearest church for an exorcism. A fantastically unique image!

btw,,,,,Did you have to answer three questions to pass?

David, extra point for the gratuitous Monty Python reference!

Okay, and the winners are . . .

Michael Hardeman for Most Obscure Physics Reference ("Higgs Boson")

Aaron Ellison for Most Gross Yet Completely On Point Reference ("I think Floris farted when he was in the water, and this is the remains bubbling to the top. So, yeah, like you said....a demon emerging from hell.")

Scott Anderson for Most Creative Comment Revealing Embarrassing Childhood Dorkiness ("It's obviously a time portal with a traveler inside. I went into one once as a kid--ended up in some freaky place full of dinosaurs and bizarre looking creatures that we called Sleestacks. I learned to stay away from these after that.")

Thanks for playing!