The first time I looked, a few days ago, it was a toss-up between Tom and Kathi. Getting back to look at them, somehow Tom has managed to capture the quiet atmosphere of that place and time and impart it to the viewer. Not only do we have the train and the still water, even the mountain range in the background has a misty dreaminess to it that I can appreciate. It is more than a calendar shot, and deserves to be printed large and framed in a place of honor.
Tom it is.
John
CSSHEGEWISCHBeing a daily commuter of some seniority, I had to go with Otto's shot. New suburban equipment is always a treat. For me, this goes back to IC's Highliners and South Shore's stainless steel MU cars. I also appreciate his attitude that what is brand new today is already a part of railroad history.
Being a daily commuter of some seniority, I had to go with Otto's shot. New suburban equipment is always a treat. For me, this goes back to IC's Highliners and South Shore's stainless steel MU cars. I also appreciate his attitude that what is brand new today is already a part of railroad history.
Thanks very much! It's nice to know that "suburban service" seems to be a universal language, whether you're in New York or the Midwest! There is certainly some stiff competition in this round...
-otto-
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Davids picand description is well put.The enlargement and various views around the pic really freeze details nicely. ~~ Good shot . My vote is for Dave . Jim
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
I know it's just the luck of the draw whose picture shows up first, but really . . after you see Tom's calendar shot everything just seems to pale by comparison . . . And it's a shame, because there's some really neat photos this week - (Well except for that snowy Utah picture . . .enough already with the snow and steam engines!!) - but I just can't wipe the first shot out of my head!!!!
Tom gets my vote this week.
A mile from the tracks, but I still hear the whistle! Cleveland, Tennessee
Maybe my old eyes are not what they use to be, but it appears the Trout Creek photo might have had some touchup work done to it. It seems reflections are not equal from the water surfaces. Anyway, it is a very nice photo.
First, thanks to all the photographers for submitting some of their favorite photos, and the stories accompanying them. Kathi and Mike, you came very close to garnering my vote. But Tom Danneman's calendar-worthy shot of "open" hoppers out in the wide-"open" spaces took the prize. The setting was perfect... it wouldn't matter if it was a train, a farmhouse or a lightning-struck tree, in that setting it would be a winner.
-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
I was about to choose Toms beautiful reflection photo, and then enlarged David's front view of the oncoming steamer as it passes thru the bridge. This was a great collection of beautiful RR photos.
When I enlarged David's photo, the sharp details all over the view was awesome...! That is what I made my decision on.
Quentin
Tom got my vote... have never seen such vibrant colors or calmer waters for a reflective shot. This will be my laptop's new wallpaper if Tom permits!!! Muy Excellente' as they say in the old country.
Haven't we seen Mayes' "Heber Creeper" shot before? And should'nt entries be applicable to the current season? (It was 107 here today).
Wow! lots of nice pictures of trains. Tom's is absolutely gorgeous! Calendar photo if I've ever seen one.
A very nice group of photos. Each of them had some particular characteristic that could have led to it becoming my pick. I was having trouble deciding when my wife walked past me as I was perusing the images; the shot that she "oooed' the most about was Tom's. And as I was ever so slightly leaning in a simialr direction, her reaction confirmed my feelings.
Voted for Tom.
I wonder what changes are coming to Trackside?
It came down to Kathi and Drew, with Kat getting my vote. Otto and Kent get honorable mention (and a lot of people are liking Otto's entry as I posted my vote). Alex's entry was a predictable "steam in the snow" shot. The rest are all excellent entries, but they didn't pique my interest.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
Conflicted!
Alex's shot of steam in the snow! I'm a sucker for that kind of photo.
" Mikey's" really nice, would have give it a first pick;
if there had been some steam in the photo...AND snow!
The shame of this is there HAS to be a 'first pick', I wish I had the eye for the photo compositions shown on these photo!
Thanks.
It will be interesting for me to see the distribution of scores. A couple of very nice photos in this larger than usual entry list, but I see that four already have a single vote each.
-Crandell
10 photographers submitted images for Trackside with Trains.com, vol. 140. This round didn't have a theme, so the picture-takers could find and share any image from their collections.
We're tweaking Trackside's format, so look for some changes in the coming weeks.
View the selection and vote for your favorite here.
-Matt Quandt Online Content Editor Kalmbach Publishing Co.
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