The Geometry of Bucharest Metro

in #photofeed6 years ago

Going to Bucharest for the weekend and being overloaded with work after that resulted in my absence from Steemit during the last few days. I was able to read and upvote some articles, but writing comments was impossible. The more time I spend on the platform, the more I realize that this is like having another job. But enough of that - let's go back to Bucharest!

My trip wouldn't have been complete if I hadn't gone underground to see the metro; I was curious about what the subway system would look like in a neighboring ex-communist country. Plus, you are well aware of my obsession with lines and geometry. In a nutshell, the subway stations are old, but the trains are new! The latter looked like spaceships if I am to compare them to the trains that service the metro in Sofia.

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I had the chance to explore Piata Romana, which is one of the strangest subway stations that I have seen. From what I got to know, Piata Romana was not included in the original plans when they were building the metro line - it was added later in the 80's as an intermediate station between as an intermediate station between the University and Piata Victoriei. What's strange about is the width of the platforms - they are so narrow that I had the feeling that one wrong step will send me down on the train tracks. There was something charming and beautiful about the marble flooring, the polished tiles, the lines, and the lighting.

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Can you spot the human elements?

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Out of Piata Romana and into a street full of diverse architecture. These are some communist buildings in the background.

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Ever been to Bucharest?

Thanks for stopping by!
Dan


Bonus shot from another metro station, the name of which I cannot remember.

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I also have not,but after this i want even more! Followed you,incredible blog!

Thanks a lot, Edgars! I've been following your blog for quite some time now :) Where were you from? I have Estonia on my mind.

No, I have not been to Bucharest. I didn't know where it was until I looked it up! I have not been on the other side of the ocean. ;)

Your subway (that's what we call it) or metro is very linear and narrow. I noticed how close the people were hugging the wall. lol....no thanks!! I'd be nervous. You always make such great shots.

Re Steemit being like a job....it is. I'm not into it anymore. It's lost its charm for now anyhow.

I love the last shot with the girl in the red coat climbing the stairs to the outside - you captured it at the right time to include the red from the building.

Hey Deb, and you always leave such wonderful comments! 😊 Thank you heartily! I was extremely lucky to capture that last shot with the girl :)

Why do you think Steemit has lost its charm?

It just occurred to me as I was taking a second look....you have a person in each photo even though it looks desolate. You are tres clever!

Hehe, yes! :) I will allow myself to quote Lisa "I’m not staring at the people but they make the shots."
Do you often take second and third looks? I do 😊

Yup. That's how I learn and plus I'm curious.

Yes, I know that you are curious - that's one of the things I really like about you 😊

Aw, that's very sweet of you to say. Thank you :)

I'm good, I'm good. I just let someone on Steemit really bother me and didn't know how to handle it. She went around to various posts complaining about me for about a week. I've blocked her so now I don't have to see it.

I'd love to tell you more but .... it's not worth the energy.

Drama. 🤮

People can suck. Accept for the ones who don’t. I’ve learned - and still relearn on occasion - that my energy is far better spent with the few awesome humans than the masses of sucky ones.

Deep breaths. We got you.

Aw, thanks @outrayjust. Drama is a waste of energy that is for sure.

Honey, just ignore. Hugs!

Great photos dear. Yes I visited Bucharest but in those strange socialist times, while Nicolae Ceauşescu was the president. Even if I lived in at that time socialist country (Yugoslavia) I was shocked how poor people were.
And yes steemit at this point of time and with this concept is sucking the fun out of posting and interacting with people. My opinion is that social platform should be all about fun and communication, not about “you have to do this in order to get that”...

Yes, it's hard to imagine the terrible times they have been through during Caeusescu's regime. I liked the city a lot now. I have also been to Brasov a few years ago - such a beautiful city!

Well, I am still having fun interacting with my friends here :) But being super active on a daily basis is very difficult.

I am happy that you liked the photos, and thank you for the resteem, Di!

I’ve never been there. But I recognize elements of stations here. Probably because of the more modern architecture and design. There’re a lot better f things in L.A. the were also built n the 80s.

BTW, this is one of those posts that didn’t show for me until just now when I went to your page to check your weekly beer post. I admit not stopping by yesterday. Or the day before. (I sick 🤒) But I was here the previous days and didn’t see it. Maddening! I’m noticing that Steemit isn’t always refreshing for me...even though I’m loading it newly every day and navigating around. This morning your upvote and comments on my most recent post didn’t show up at all on any of my devices. Until finally they did. But I swear I’m being punked.

Now for my “review”: Wonderful composition and use of the geometry. Good lines always work for me. 😬 And I love the human element. Personally I almost always prefer photos with people in them...or at least some form of subject that can be anthropomorphized. Great job! The balance you created is very skillful. I’m not staring at the people but they make the shots.

Steemit a job? Why yes, I concur. If only it wasn’t so hit or miss... I’m still trying to crack the code of consistent success...while refusing to engage in creating fluff pieces, financial advice, and/or utilizing bots.

I would have suggested that you clear your browser history, but having the same issue on all your devices is very strange. Have you tried logging out and in again? Have you tried using busy.org to see whether you experience the same problem? Did you know that I worked in technical support department for a year? 😁

I’m not staring at the people but they make the shots.

I looked again at the photos after reading this, and you are absolutely right! The eyes are not drawn to the people, but the people make the photos complete. To be honest, I didn't think of that when taking the shots. Anyways, thank you Lisa - I am happy that you liked them :)

Steemit as a job - when the price of 1 Steem reaches $100 :) Or when we get a couple of whale followers 😋

Interesting shots. The architectural feel to them is nice! A couple of them look like areas I wouldn't maybe feel so comfortable in after dark!

Haha, the subway stations that I visited surely looked like places where you wouldn't want to be after midnight. However, as far as I am aware, the city is very safe :) Thanks for your comment, Mark!

I like that second bit a lot, great cool lighting

I am glad that you like it, man. The combination of the fluorescent lamps and the pink glow was fantastic. I also love how the ceiling reflected the pink light :)

Very beautiful photos - my favorite is the third one!;-)

Thank you @liflorence! The third one is my favorite, too :)

Cool looking metro! Nice shots

Thank you Robert! 🙇

The last pic - Eroilor, maybe? Anyway, yeah you are right, the station from Piata Romana is kinda different than others and a little bit weird but it's fun traveling with the subway if it's not too crowded :D

Maybe :) I can only imagine how Piata Romana looks in the morning 🙄🚇 Thanks for your comment, Gabriela!

It's insane, better not to visit it in the morning haha

I am oddly fascinated by the red door. Looks like an interesting station. But really want to know what is behind the red door.

The shot with the red door looks like it's taken from one of those survival horror games :) The sign above the door is also very odd.
Thanks for your comment, man!

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