A north-bound freight awaits engine #462 to clear the mainline.
That is a beautiful photo, I especially love the lighting.
You love that little fella #462 Bob? He was in yesterday’s photo too.
May I make a request? I would love a few photos of your open end passenger cars. Stopping at the station if you like. Perhaps Wolfman getting on board. Sorry, I know you told us his name, but I am no good at remembering names. Wolfman is easy. I love those old passenger cars.[:I][:P]
The deph is amazing! how did you do that on a camra? (P.S. technology hates me, I fear plug-ins)
Great shot Bob! Nice bit, catching the engine facilities off the side there too.
Looks like sunset, or sunrise. Outstanding Bob.
Just some basics on getting a great field of depth for those who asked above:
The smaller the aperture, the deeper the depth of field (the other two factors remaining the same). For example, if the lens focal length and the shooting distance stay the same, the depth of field is much deeper at f/16 than at f/1.4.
The shorter the lens focal length, the deeper the depth of field (the other two factors remaining the same). For example, comparing a 28mm lens with a 50mm lens at the same aperture and shooting distance, depth of field is deeper with the 28mm lens…
The greater the shooting distance, the deeper the depth of field**. i.e. other two factors remaining the same). For example, if the subject is photographed from three and then from seven meters away, the zone of sharpness in the foreground and background is greater at seven meters.**
Basically, if you use a very small apeture (f/16 or better) close up you get great pictures. The down side is you need A LOT of light for this… meaning either backlighting, reflective lighting, etc. OR long exposure (I think Bob did the latter, given the lighting appearance in his pictures).
Hope this helps,
Brian
Great pic, Bob. Nice lighting and composition.