AT&SF no.940 + Waycar no. 2259 (Photos)

[Southwest Chief]

Great looking pair.

Nice backdating on 2259.

[Acela026]

DryGrub Willie

...Myself, I'd have shot from the engineer side, or ALSO shot from the engineer side...

I get what you're saying. The only problem with that angle is the metal staircase we built on that side for cab access. Not so good for photos. 

You can get the 'sun side' in the morning at sunrise! 

Thank you! Acela

[DryGrub Willie]

Most of the shots are quite good. Sometimes it's a better idea to shoot from the "sun side." I.e. if there's a shadow showing, go to the other side. But, like all rules, it can be broken with few penalties. The second picture is good, and really highlights the "face" of the loco. Myself, I'd have shot from the engineer side, or ALSO shot from the engineer side.  Good job, overall.

 

[seppburgh2]

Great photos right out of the box, thanks for sharing!

[Acela026]

I think I've posted about her before, but AT&SF no. 940 is the only remaining Santa Fe 2-10-2 in existence. More info can be found at  bartlesvillelocomotive.org . 

Yesterday evening I had a chance to swing by and was hoping to capture some great photos, including some of our new 1948 caboose, no. 2259.

To my dimay, low clouds rolled in and ruined the beautiful deep-blue sky we had earlier in the day.  

I was using a Nikon D90 and I'm not sure what lens. (I'm not that good yet but I did have it on "manual" not 'auto')

Here was the result:

I'm pretty sure it is the caboose that is tilted, not the camera. But the camera could have been some of it, too.

I have not run these through photoshop or any similar program, these are the raw images.  I would love to increase my knowledge and skills in photography, so please leave any comments/suggestions/constructive criticisms you may have! 

Thank you for looking!  For more photos of the 940 (and others from trips) see the links in my signature.

Acela