Tracks to the Sun

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 28, 2016245 views10 comments

Hopefully I'm posting this in the right gallery.
I made this picture last November right at sunset. I had been thinking about doing this one for awhile and finally had a night that I thought would work. These railroad tracks are used several times a week but I knew no trains were coming that night. After coming up with the comp I set my tripod up to match were I wanted the camera. After careful focus I held a two stop grad filter in place and make this shot. These tracks are right in my home town and I still enjoy hearing the train go through.
Canon 5D3, 16-35 F/4 L @ 30mm,ISO 400, F/16, 1/40 sec with 2 stop grad. One exposure.
Larger version included.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Sharron Sims on January 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM

I really like this. Love the light on the rails leading to the sunset.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on January 28, 2016 at 5:50 PM

Beautiful sunset colors in the sky and reflecting off the rails. Nice comp with the rails leading into the image and the orange and white sign on the side.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 30, 2016 at 10:23 PM

Well conceived an executed, Nick. The side rail balances nicely the sunset.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 31, 2016 at 1:16 PM

Sharron, Barb and Jim, Thank you for your comments on this. Much appreciated. Nick

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 4, 2016 at 11:06 AM

I really like the composition and the sweet light in this image. Well seen and photographed.

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Comment posted by Barry Ashenhurst on February 5, 2016 at 1:45 AM

Nicely done Nick. I like this a lot, mainly because it looks real and 'invites me in'. And hey mate, grads still rock!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 6, 2016 at 9:15 AM

Richard and Barry, Thank you for your comments! Cheers, Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 9, 2016 at 1:07 PM

Nick, I appreciate the dividing tracks and the way the seem to get lost in the distance. That keeps me thinking about the many possible ways they might continue.

Peter

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM

Nick: I love trains so this has immediate appeal. Love the comp and the light. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM

Peter and Bill, Thanks guys! I'm glad you liked it. Nick

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