Hey Gang,
I had some errands to run last night and the sky was looking promising for a good sunset show. I didn't want to take my full kit because of the errands, so I threw my little point and shoot into my pocket in case I came across anything interesting. The Beer Run was overnighting it at Tennyson St. with a pretty fresh ES44C4 on the point. That seemed interesting enough to grab a few pictures of!
First is a shot of BNSF 6842 on the point. Mt. Evans -- one of our "14ers" -- forms the backdrop:Flickr Link
Next up is a silhouetty shot of the train and the Tennyson St. Signal:Flickr Link
Next up is some more silhouettes of the train and Colorado's Front Range:Flickr Link
Next up is a "glint" shot of the train:Flickr Link
And finally, here's kind of an abstract shot of boxcars full of Coors products. Fittingly, Mt. Evans again forms the backdrop:Flickr Link
The sunset was nice enough that I probably should have taken the K-5 out, but the form factor of my little Panny was welcome the rest of the night. As always, C&C more than welcome!
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
There are so many who just want clear, concise, wedge shots that have the train or engine fill the frame. These ain't any of them and really show a creative eye in both framing and exposure...more than just train snaps...it shows the way it was where it was...
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Very spiffy, as usual, Chris.
The 'glint' was my favorite of the bunch.
Chris; thank you for shareing the photos. In our years of trucking the loads for us were mostly near the tracks when picked up . We have seen those trains as you have snapped, always bring back memories . You are in the fine group of photographers like Mr. Link , Mr. Adams and Mr. Steinhamer. Looking forward to your next shoots results.
Respectully, Cannonball
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"...Very spiffy, as usual, Chris.
The 'glint' was my favorite of the bunch..."
switch7frg "...Chris; thank you for shareing the photos. In our years of trucking the loads for us were mostly near the tracks when picked up . We have seen those trains as you have snapped, always bring back memories . You are in the fine group of photographers like Mr. Link , Mr. Adams and Mr. Steinhamer. Looking forward to your next shoots results>>" Respectully, Cannonball ******************************************* WE are very fortunate to have Chris and others who share their photographs with us in these Forums. Always treats for the eyes! Thanks to you all!
"...Chris; thank you for shareing the photos. In our years of trucking the loads for us were mostly near the tracks when picked up . We have seen those trains as you have snapped, always bring back memories . You are in the fine group of photographers like Mr. Link , Mr. Adams and Mr. Steinhamer. Looking forward to your next shoots results>>"
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WE are very fortunate to have Chris and others who share their photographs with us in these Forums. Always treats for the eyes!
Thanks to you all!
I hope you weren't looking for details on those A1A trucks out of this bunch of pictures, Chris!
It looks to me like you were in the right spot at the right time, and had to spend a very frantic couple of minutes working your magic!
I, too, liked the "glint" shot the best.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
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Thanks, everyone, for the kind comments! It was nice to take some train pictures again. I've been very active photographically recently, but haven't seemed to get too many train shots. I'll have to start making an effort at that again. So many subject, so little time!
Liked them all, but the boxes just rung a bell so to speak, after all, that's what trains do, move stuff from here to there, and boxcars are kinda iconic.
Besides, switching long cuts of boxes can be fun!
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Nice work Chris.
Dan
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