Trackside with Erik and Mike Vol. 5: April 5, 2004

[Anonymous]

I voted for 2 simply because it was clearer. To me it showed more of the train which is what I and the average viewer is after

[gannbb1]

Can't believe I voted for the long lens shot again! I think this is the third time, but couldn't vote against that POWERFULL image. Photo 1 is in many ways artistically more pleasing but to a railfan art is describing a TRAIN!

[Anonymous]

I liked them both, but I voted for No. 1 because I like seeing more of the locos. They seem rather compressed in No. 2. Do you have a rule against using photo processing software, like Microsoft PhotoDraw or Adobe PhotoShop? With either of those you could crop the sky and ground from No. 1 and have a nice panoramic shot, and you could brighten up the dark areas on the right side.

[Anonymous]

I vote for number 2

[Anonymous]

#1 is a realy good photo except that it is underexposed. If not for that I would have voted for it.

[Anonymous]

I voted for No 2 simply because it was the more dramatic of the two. However, it is also the most common photo angle, and when viewing dozens of pictures taken from that angle it is a relief to see one taken from the position of Photo 1. Photo 1 also needs a bit of work on the curves in Photoshop to bring it up to the visual standard of Photo 2.

Evan

[StephenDx]

I see having voted that I am in the minority. Having said that, I agree that P1 is rather dark. [:D] What made me go for P1 was the expanse of blue above and the recently plowed field below with the strong consist of loco's working hard with a long freight drag arrowing through the middle splitting the two.
On the other hand, P2 is a close up shot by comparison but the foreground distracts the eye with the dried scrubs. Not to mention the arms of a telephone pole arm sticking out the front of the loco. [:-,]
For whatever my [2c] is worth, P1 appeals to me more.

[Anonymous]

I'm late! oops. Anyway, I voted for #1, I don't care that I'm in the minority, I just liked the compisition of #1 and yes, while a little dark, the colors were much more vivid and attention grabbing. But thats just me. And, as I always do, I will post a photo of my own, taken this past Sunday.

[Anonymous]

I voted for picture 2 based on the fact that is clearer and a bit brighter, however, photo 1 would be a great candidate to blow up to a huge size and hang on a wall. I am a sucker for a deep blue sky.

[Anonymous]

I picked no. 2 because of the angle and lighting. If there were sounds and smells, it would have come through better also. The position for no. 2 is perfect for all of the above reasons. HWCjr

[Noah Hofrichter]

I liked photo one better because you can see the three different paint schemes of the locomotives well, but i do agree it's too dark.

Noah

[Anonymous]

Voted for photo no. 2. Although I didn't feel it was a lot better than no. 1. Wasn't hugely impressed with either of them compared to some of the previous photo's in the series.

However, I am enjoying the series immensely, great idea Boys, many thanks.

Andy. Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

[Anonymous]

This wasn't as easy as it appears to be for most others. While I first thought #2 was better because you did have the power of the train coming right at you and the train was better framed in the picture, the more I looked at #1 it grew on me. The color of the sky was much more dramatic and with just the sky and bare ground in front the train stands out with no other distractions. Not being as close did not distract from the overall picture. I voted for #1. The last two weeks have both had good shots.

[Anonymous]

i think the second picture looks better. Has land marks . The first one looks like the train is flying. Thanks for your time. L.D.

[Sterling1]

Liked No.2, with the train coming head on. No.1 a little dark, but showed the broadside of the locomotives despite the low lighting.