Ihave had alot of people tell me this is very good. but railpictures seemed to think otherwise… id like to get honest opinions from you all.
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=409115
thanks in advance
Wouldn’t know one camera from another here: Little too close for comfort?
But I like the subject matter.
Moo?
Very good and very interesting photo not only with lots of train action but 844 as well! Very rare catch, I’d say.
I suppose it’s “busy”, but I think it’s a neat shot.
What was the matter–they wanted you to have locomotives on all three levels, I suppose.
I think it’s an absolutely fantastic shot.
well, their rejection was 'foreground clutter" wich i would imagine being the railing infront of the drivers…
Plenty of action, that’s for sure. Did you notice one of the containers said “Do Not Post on Railpictures”? Just kidding! I like it.
I think the biggest problem with this picture is the BN covered hoppers in the foreground.
The first thing I notice when I look at this image is how it’s made up of lines - but most of them draw the eye away from the central element instead of towards it. In the foreground the lines aren’t level, which compounds the distraction.
While the modern equipment in the foreground and background add a nice contrast to 844, there’s no sense of either train beginning or ending, especially in the foreground where both cars are truncated.
From a technical standpoint, the lighting on 844 and on the intermodal train is good, but the foreground cars are in shadow, which again draws the eye away from 844.
i really appreciate everything so far…
is this one any better?
I don’t like it as much, because the intermodal train it too obscure. Still, if it’s the 844 you’re after, you nailed her!
And I’m not a photographer, so I can’t comment with BW’s authority on such matters.
But that first shot spoke to me!
I do like the second better than the first. Both of the photos look good but the second one has more open area to it.
James
The second shot is a lot better. I think that you’d have as good a photo as the location would allow in the second compostion without the intermodal train.
I like the second one better but they are both great shots. They would be better if the light was right. One thing you might do is try and put more blue in the sky with photoshop.
I say that both Photo’s look very nice. I like em’.
They’re interesting shots, and I definately like the first better than the second. That being said, they are a little busy, and it’s tough for the viewer’s eye to work through the frame. The lighting is kind of harsh, too. Although I’ve never submitted anything to Railpictures, from what I understand they’re kind of nitpickers when it comes to lighting.
As always, if you’re satisfied with the shot, why worry about it? Unless you’re shooting professionally, there’s only one person you have to please with your pictures, you! If you like it, you’ve got a great shot.
I think I like the composition of the second one better. One thing I noticed about both of them was the noise. They both seem (to me) a little grainy/noisy/pixilated. Not very sharp. I don’t know if it’s your post-processing, or the limits of your camera, or what, but it’s definitely an issue.
I’ll agree with the busy comments - but that might be part of the attraction. I actually prefer the first shot, with more of the IM in the background. Given the location, it would be hard to do anything about some of the clutter. That pile of ballast in the second picture being a case in point - you can’t do much of anything about it, but I found it distracting.
While the lines may tend to draw one away from the central theme - it is that theme that on its own is going to draw the railfan. The two modern freights simply serve as a frame and a counterpoint to the steam engine.
Frame it and hang it prominently on your wall - I’m sure you’ll get plenty of positive comments.
how long did you wait for a tripple decker shot?
in gales burg ill, i finally got a west bound sf and a east bound cb&Q, last year after going here 20 years to visit!![:)]
When I gt time after work at the RR today ill try to edit for you. I have a hunch about some croppping. But as far as for your own enjoyment, ITS AWESOME!!
thanks all agian, for all the help.
well, that highline has only been there about a year and a half… and i think this was the first time we could shoot it. but got 5 trains in one shot agian, for the second year in a row!