"Now Boarding at Platform 9 3/4"
The sound of a steam engine's horn echoes through the hall of Platform 9 3/4 as Muggles begin their journey into magic. This photo was taken at Universal Studios Orlando, Florida when Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts train first opened. The angle on this photo was taken from the queue of this exciting and realistic attraction. This image was shot at a focal length of 45mm. The angle was low in order to capture the light coming through the glass in the station ceiling.
I was inspired to take this photograph because this iconic train jumped off the pages of my memory and was right in front of me. I wanted to capture the thrill and excitement of pure imagination. With the light and the smoke, I hoped to capture the texture of the paint on the train as well as show the scale of the room. The entire set is very realistic and, though it is not a thrills or chills ride, the train has such a powerfully realistic feel that it is just as exciting. For as grand as the scale is, the set truly has an intimate charm which makes one feel as though one is living inside the world of the classic series, Harry Potter.
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