Voted for Eric- something different. I would have voted for Mike’s hand held night shot- shows an excellent understanding of the cameras technical capabilities. The shot Mike submitted is simply average.
Mike, What were you thinking for not posting that night time photo. It was the best of the three. But since you didn’t use it I voted for that other guy! [8)]
First of all these trackside things must be really good or there wouldn’t have been 45 of them. Then again if they are so good then why are there only two photos? Why not at least five or ten? Why do you give us a taste and not the whole sandwich?
I liked the color saturation in Eric’s photo and the sharpness ,and the contrast,and the dynamic range and…etc.etc.Mike’s photo just wasn’t as dramatic.I agree with the above poster…Mike should have entered his night shot instead of the ex CP’s!
I liked Eric’s because of the lighting and steam action. And for those that think it is not a real locomotive, tell it to the engineer and then run like hell. Nice shot Eric.
Keep in mind that Mike and I get our photos for this column during our personal free time. If we got to leave the office during normal business hours we would have five to ten photos per installment. Sometimes do run several photos, but between the holidays and the fact that it’s been cloudy in southeastern Wisconsin for the majority of the past month, it’s been tough to get out. Naturally, when we’re at work, it’s sunny, but alas, I have to work on Trains.com and our four e-mail newsletters and Mike has to sell ads for Trains and Classic Trains.
We only wish…
Erik
Poor you!
I thought that Mike’s shot was well executed and quite interesting. However, I thought that Erik’s shot of the 5/12 locomotive with smoke coming out the stack and steam being exhausted had the edge over Mike’s photo. The multi-images of the passengers on the Arizona train and the lighting on the shack behind the locomotive detracted from making it an ideal photo but, in the end, I still felt that Erik’s unusual subject overcame Mike’s entry.
Erik, you wrote: “My shot shows the engineering standing proudly by his locomotive …” but I believe you meant engineer so I guess you win the photo contest but lose on editing.[:D]
Mike, I looked real close but could not see the sanding that you mentioned. I guess my aging eyes just aren’t good enough to spot it.[sigh]
Erik and Mike, great start to another year of photo competition. I eagerly look forward to your future entries.
I voted for Erik’s, very unique subject. Mike: CP still kicks…butt, lol. I always like shots with a little snow hanging on, just adds to it in my oppinion, although…feet of snow look cooler, am I right?
Ugh… another wedgie shot… yes it was technically much clearer. but its so old seeing 3/4 wedge shots no matter how technically sharp and crisp they are… I had to go with Eric as it really showed night shooting plus although portions of the shot weren’t clear, the engine/tender were very sharp & crisp.
Ugh… another wedgie shot… yes it was technically much clearer. but its so old seeing 3/4 wedge shots no matter how technically sharp and crisp they are… I had to go with Eric as it really showed night shooting plus although portions of the shot weren’t clear, the engine/tender were very sharp & crisp.
Erik’s photo was fun, but Mike’s has a wonderful “feel” to it. Mike’s got my vote.
I, like many others, like Mike’s night shot the best, but still voted for his day shot. Primarily because of the setting, the composition, and the unusual subject matter considering the location/RR.
But kudos to, to Eric, a nice “Model” RR shot, especially in a night setting. (lol)
I voted for the night shot, low shutter speed shots are always tough to get all subjects without blur. It’s going to be a great year!
I didn’t vote. I thought the whole premise was that the photos were being taken with the same brand and type of camera therefore removing technicalities leaving only the skill and eye of the photographer. A Digital Rebel with its stock lens is no match for a EOS 20D with a L class lens (only Ls can do f1.2). It is no longer a fair contest.
Bergie’s shot of the lillipution train is the better picture and gets my vote. But I too would’ve voted for Mike’s night photo.
Disproportionate number of “newbies” on here this time. Welcome to all of you. And it’s your turn to bring the munchies. Initiation, ya’ know.
I voted for mike even though I thought the photo was a little dull.
I found the blurred people too much of a distraction to rate it first,
I found the blured “motion” on the left side of Eric’s, along with the engineer directing his gaze to the left, to be distracting. Mike’s was pretty conventional, but it flowed well.
The photo quality is the real winner not the scale. This is why I went with Erik this week…
Eric’s shot had some movement in the photo that I thought detracted from the over all quality of the shot.