Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 35: July 25, 2005

Posted by Davidson Ward

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 7:01 AM

Nice.

Posted by PRRK4s1361

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 7:14 AM

Both pix are good but the way that the rain shower brings out the greenery of the trees and grass in #1 seems to do it for me. The angle of #2 doesn't seem right to me. If the front of the double-stacker was more noticeable that sould have made a difference (my opinion). If you have a meet both sets of power should be visible.

Posted by alstom

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 7:57 AM

Ok, i'm writing again to admit that pic 2 isn't that bad although it still didn't get my vote.

[bow]to photo number 1

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Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 8:45 AM

Booth are nice but I think I like # One better.

Posted by walthuston

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 9:51 AM

Art, schmart...I voted for the real train photo, not the artsy thingy. Nmber 2 was way too boring for me.

Walt

Walt Huston President Aberdeen, Tacoma & Spanaway Forrest Railroad

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 10:08 AM

A very tough decision this time---I'll go with photo 1 because it is my feeling of what a good part of railroading is about. Machines moving through nature, but not making that big of impact.

Posted by Sterling1

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 10:09 AM

Photo 2 for the detail, and cheers for the strange humor

"There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]

Posted by LVJJJ

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 10:30 AM

Since photography is 98% lighting, had to go with #2. Its dramatic, eye-catching and features sunshine! #1 is run of the mill and has a depressing dark green landscape, which is why I moved from the dark, dank Pacific Northwest to the sunshine of Las Vegas. The train is overwhelmed by the greenery and seems to be secondary to the landscape photo which makes it the artsy shot. The only "art" I like must have machinery in it such as trains, planes and automobiles. Rather than landscapes I prefer unusual views of machinery such as photo 2. I may have to frame this one. Larry in Las Vegas.

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 11:07 AM

I thought both photos were good,but I had to go with # 2, the way the lighting was captured and I thought it had a little more to tell ,than just a train pulling freight, todays trains certainly are busy and this pic pretty much shows that. Great job guys ,always enjoy your photos. My own MR isUP & CSX love 'em all .bob_771@ hotmail.com

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 11:28 AM

I like the low light, meeting trains, and signals in photo 2. I voted for photo 2.

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 11:42 AM

I voted for photo 2. The contest is about THE BEST PHOTOGRAPH, not our favorite trains shots. Number 2 is the best photograph, no matter who took it.

If I voted only for my favorite train shots, there would be nothing but Armour Yellow and Grey in the pictures! [:)]

Posted by louglatzer

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 12:06 PM

Both are good photos but I picked #1 because it's a classical image of summertime railroading. I agree, a return to blind voting is a very good idea!

obasher

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 12:25 PM

HAS to be #1 for me. As a railfan I expect to see trains you can identify. As others have mentioned, this about trains not about art ! Prefer the blind voting.

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 12:37 PM

Photo 1 is a great train shot -- great setting et al. But Photo 2 is art -- I showed them around the office and the photography types all said they would hang it on the wall. But again -- tough choice.

Hey, in Photo 1, what are those yellow cars just out of the curve?

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jul 26 2005 12:40 PM

A really difficult choice --both are good shots (the scenery in 1 and the drama of 2), but I had to with 2... sorry 1!