EJE818 wrote:Speaking of photos, I've been FAR behind uploading them. Until today I hadn't updated my rrpa site since the 14th, yikes!
Speaking of photos, I've been FAR behind uploading them. Until today I hadn't updated my rrpa site since the 14th, yikes!
That's okay, I haven't updated my RRPA since I stopped failing at photography ;)
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It still says I'm 16
WCfan wrote:Here are mine from Moffet tunnel. Here's a UP coal comthing down the pass.
Here are mine from Moffet tunnel.
Here's a UP coal comthing down the pass.
Daaaaaang your camera takes blue skies! It's almost like you have a polarizing filter built in!
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Nice pics robby.
Here's another picture.
Here's the Mid train. The lead unit is a AC6000.
Another shot of the mids.
Here's the end of the train helper.
Here's the BNSF train. It looks as if they are leading, which is what I thought, but there the helpers.
Here's the tunnell protal. There was alot more crap around the area then I thouhg. Alof of old sheds and ties and MOW equpiment and such.
Here's the BNSf train approching the tunnel.
Here she is going though the tunnel.
Here's the helpers.
Here's the tunnel with the moutains in the back ground.
And here's the pass where the line come through. Beautiful scenery on the road coming here.
I wishI could of took advantage of the moutians. But It was a bit hard as my hand almost got frost bit and I could take a photo with my gloves on. Maybe I should ask Matt how he does it....
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Speaking of photos, I've been FAR behind uploading them. Until today I hadn't updated my rrpa site since the 14th, yikes! Well, here are just a few of the photos.
A pair of warbonnets sit at Eola Yard.
The deadline at Homewood, including a rare BC Rail RS18C!
I already posted the Metra blur shot, but here is another night photo from Westmont.
Like I said, I have many more I haven't posted yet.
wctransfer wrote: Thanks Noah and Robby. I also agree with the whole "If its not Railpictures quality, than I'd rather be at home" type of mentality people have. I still hate cloudy days most of the time, but hey, go take pictures, have fun, and take the "boring" roster shots (which, oh by the way, were the ONLY thing people shot back in the slide days) and wedgies that people frown on. To me, if its a good crisp shot, or an artsy shot where all you can see is blocks with color, you've done well. I dont submit a heck of a lot to Railpics, most of the time because of weather and boring power. When I post something I want it to get a lot of views, and be happy with showing people THAT particular shot. But in short, shoot for you, and take those common shots if you want to. A good roster shot of something like an SD45 wont put me to sleep!....BUT! Still shoot for quality, control the things you can (you obviously can control the framing, exposure, etc) and dont worry about the stuff you cant, like weather. Shoot around it, or do something interesting with a going away shot if possible. Alec
Thanks Noah and Robby. I also agree with the whole "If its not Railpictures quality, than I'd rather be at home" type of mentality people have. I still hate cloudy days most of the time, but hey, go take pictures, have fun, and take the "boring" roster shots (which, oh by the way, were the ONLY thing people shot back in the slide days) and wedgies that people frown on. To me, if its a good crisp shot, or an artsy shot where all you can see is blocks with color, you've done well. I dont submit a heck of a lot to Railpics, most of the time because of weather and boring power. When I post something I want it to get a lot of views, and be happy with showing people THAT particular shot. But in short, shoot for you, and take those common shots if you want to. A good roster shot of something like an SD45 wont put me to sleep!
....BUT! Still shoot for quality, control the things you can (you obviously can control the framing, exposure, etc) and dont worry about the stuff you cant, like weather. Shoot around it, or do something interesting with a going away shot if possible.
Alec
That I totally agree on. You don't need to take RP quality picture ALL the time. Watch trains, that's what every one does. have fun to. brent that is exactly what you are doing and there's nothing wrong with it. Like alec said if there's somthing in the way try to get around it. I mean at the point engine tracks it's almost impossable. But in some of my shots you can see I have a wedge or angle to the shot because there was alot of stuff in the way and I wanted to get it out. But Alec basicaly sums it up, god railfanning and have fun, take roster shots. But if ya want to get on RP, makes sure you take your time.
Your friendly neighborhood CNW fan.
WCfan wrote: I have only seen 2 CNW units in Fright service so far.
I have only seen 2 CNW units in Fright service so far.
let me guess. the duo? cause when it comes to FRIGHT service, there's no sad excuse of a CNW to better fill the position than 2 crash 9s.
i've seen all kinds of CNW in active service way back when. SD50s, SD60s, SD40-2s, all the EMDs. but i never got a single picture.
i havent seen a single one of those units for years now. it sucks
EJE: Check your PMs.
I finally got my first train video up on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZoMLGPMykw
Enjoy!
I fourth that advice. At point, like msot of you know, it's hard to get "good" shots, but I like going there for roster shots.
Robby, I do wonder how long the GP40s will last. I think they will be for a few more years as I've heard CN like GP power. I do wonder if they will repaint the other GP40s, or the GP38-2s.
Atmo, nice shots. Even though you don't like the patched CNW SD40-2s, I kinda of enjoy them because I have only seen 2 CNW units in Fright service so far.
Tyler, yeah i guess. Brekenridge is basicaly dead in summer. Besides from the bikers.
Brent, I third that adivice. One thing I like to say about photos is it never hurts to try something creative or new, especially on trains with common power. The good thing about Metra here is you can try new things on Metra, and if that works, try it on something rarer. You can do the same thing on CN power. I've been trying to edge away from getting the exact same shots on every train. Variety is a good thing. I've been trying to mix it up between common and creative angles. Also, about Railpictures, it is good to take some advice from them but don't let them control what you photograph. I know some people won't even take a photo of a rare train because the light isn't good, and I think every train deserves getting a photo or video taken of it. Also if they reject a photo, don't complain because their standards are very high and 9 times out of 10 they will reject it. I'm sure most people on there get far more rejected than accepted, even the best photographers whose photos you see in magazines. I know I get far more rejected than accepted. Here is a example of something creative I tried, and I really like how this turned out. It is a blur of a Metra train taken three days ago.
Alec, I think you hit the nail on the head.
I've always thought that there are sort of three different "types," if you will, of railroad photographers, at least from my experiences. There are those who are out to get only the perfect picture, and refuse to take the shot unless everything is exactly right. Then there are those who are out to take pictures to just capture a moment in time the best that they can, in hopes that the picture comes out pretty well at least. They go home with their pictures and evaluate, and maybe pick some of the best to share with the rest of the world (like through the forums). And then there are railfans who feel that almost every picture they take should be plastered anywhere they can find a place to put it, and that their photographs are the best thing since sliced bread. It doesn't matter how good the photo is, just that they took it.
I'm more than willing to admit that I take bad pictures all the time. If you were to look at my "raw" collection, you'd find a heck of a lot of horrible shots. Even the best photogs take bad pictures sometimes. But to me what truely makes a photographer good is that they develop an eye for what a good photograph is. They also learn that the bad pictures are the ones that should be filed away for the personal collection, not put up on the internet. I have a lot of bad photos that mean something to me, but that I wouldn't bother posting anywhere because they won't mean much to anybody else as they look horrible. And then I have just a lot of plain bad photos.
I don't submit much to railpictures anymore myself. A couple years ago I did submit a lot of shots, but I got tired of all the rejections (though looking back, I realize that 9 times out of 10 the screeners were right, my photo wasn't good enough for them). One of the things I did though was use the rejects as a teaching tool. I'd evaluate why they rejected the photo, and try to take the knowledge to the field with me the next time. I do really think I owe a lot to rp.net over the years for helping me get a better handle on photography. Of course, I have improved my skills a little since I used to submit photos regularly, and improved my camera equipment. Some days I think I should upload a few photos again just for kicks, to see if they'd make it in or not...
Noah