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Train Approaching

Train Approaching

Or actually not – This Union Pacific was parked on a sidetrack and did not approach us. It was standing perfectly still, in great contrast to the rails in front and the forest behind.  In a densely populated part of west Houston, Americas fourth largest city, and at one time a part of the wild west…
Processed in Topaz adjust to enhance the “grittiness” of the train.

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Eller faktisk ikke – dette Union Pasific toget sto parkert på et side spor og kom slett ikke mot oss. Det sto helt stille, og ble en flott kontrast til jernbanesporet foran og skogen bak. I en av de tettest befolkede områdene i Houston, Amerikas fjerde største by og en gang en del av det ville vesten….
Behandlet i Topaz adjust for å få frem detaljene i den gamle sliteren.

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model NIKON D700
exposureTime 100/12499 s
fnumber f/8.0
isoEquiv 400
focalLength 220
15. March 2009, 23:05 hide details Posted in: Architecture & Art, Experimental, Industry The permalink address (URI) of this photo is: http://framedandshot.com/2009/03/15/train-approaching/

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  1. Wonderfully framed, love the vivid colors of the approching train … well done!

    krims@nline.be — March 16th, 2009 at 01:27

  2. The title fools the eye if that makes sense. I actually thought I saw a driver, but upon further inspection I realized it is just a really good photo with lots of insinuated motion.
    Cheers

    Fish Whisperer — March 16th, 2009 at 02:18

  3. i like the implied sense of motion with this perspective & framing.. well done!

    rian — March 16th, 2009 at 10:25

  4. I really like the intense colours. I can’t see a hogge through the window so it is best that the train is not moving :-)

    Michael Rawluk — March 16th, 2009 at 10:30

  5. Not bad shot and composition. You successfully use strong photo treatment; famous details viewable. BRAVO.

    Doum — March 16th, 2009 at 10:46

  6. Excellent color and composition. I like how the train is apparently perpendicular to the rail in the foreground – like it would have to jump to proceed.

    I have discovered some references to Topaz Adjust and am considering a purchase. I am glad to see some more subtle results that the examples they post on their site.

    Harry — March 16th, 2009 at 11:06

  7. Such beautiful vivid colors. I really like the framing also.

    Frida — March 16th, 2009 at 12:17

  8. Veldig flott bilde, liker de sterke fargene og kontrastene dere har fått fram her. Var i grunn sikker på at toget var i fart helt til jeg leste teksten. :) Flott utsnitt!

    Rune — March 16th, 2009 at 12:50

  9. Superbe cette photo !

    Cath — March 16th, 2009 at 14:25

  10. That’s a magical train :) The colors absolutely stunning!
    Great HDR I love the outcome.

    Ilan — March 16th, 2009 at 14:46

  11. Incredible! I love trains in general, but love this one for its shape and color. I find the photo smooth despite the heavy processing. I wish you didn’t tell me it was stationary, because it really looks as though it is rounding the corner. I like the DERAIL sign too. It adds a mysterious little element. I have to find a cool train to shoot now. Great one!

    Mike Paulison — March 16th, 2009 at 14:57

  12. Looks almost like it is in hiding, waiting for the moment to merge. I am intrigued by that lever saying ‘Derail’ ?

    Ronnie 2¢ — March 16th, 2009 at 15:29

  13. Et flott bilde!!
    Jeg har Topaz Adjust på prøve akkurat nå, og liker veldig godt hvordan det får fram detaljene. Brukt med forsiktighet gir det bildene den lille ekstra “wow-effekten”… slik som her.

    Inger Johanne — March 16th, 2009 at 17:20

  14. Great composition and processing, it is like the train is rounding the corner and coming straight at you. Very cool :)

    Ivar — March 16th, 2009 at 20:26

  15. what is topaz adjust? i like the effect. this is a great shot. the train feels like its lying in wait. like a snake wrapped around in the trees. awesome!

    joe — March 16th, 2009 at 21:27

  16. Vibrant colors, fantastic contrast and spectacular composition is all I can say. WOW

    Thomas — March 16th, 2009 at 22:37

  17. WOW! beautiful colours so vibrant excellent capture :)

    Philip — March 17th, 2009 at 08:10

  18. Cool, it seems that the train is to invest you

    BoB — March 17th, 2009 at 09:44

  19. Colours are excellent my friend! Composition too! Great post-processing! Bravo!

    Robert Kruh — March 17th, 2009 at 11:30

  20. Misleading us with the title, was a good trick, it looks like it’s moving.
    Wonder what the “derail” sign is for.

    Asgardr — March 17th, 2009 at 12:04

  21. Great composition, and the way you have rendered the colors makes it look very vibrant! Nice shot!

    Claus — March 17th, 2009 at 20:59

  22. Stunning image, excellent perspective and framing. Definitely generates a powerful mood in this composition. Great processing, the colors and tones are superb.

    John Maslowski — March 17th, 2009 at 21:03

  23. thanks for helping me find this space :) u’ve got lovely content right here!

    jyothy — March 17th, 2009 at 21:42

  24. Great shot. I am quite a fan of trains. Beautiful colors.

    I posted a shot of a vintage train and it’s crew today.

    Laurie — March 18th, 2009 at 05:20

  25. Excelente foto, pero con excesiva máscara de enfoque. Desde los railes para arriba es perfecta, pero la gravilla ha quedado deformada. En cuanquier caso, enhorabuena

    Celanova — March 18th, 2009 at 05:30

  26. très belle lumière et couleur avec cette image.. le contraste est impressionnat..

    CushmoK — March 18th, 2009 at 08:15

  27. Wonderful framend and beeautiful vivid colors!

    Rolf — March 18th, 2009 at 10:25

  28. I love the colors of the train, in a very good constrast with the green of the trees ! The train will stop before finish your picture ?

    cashondeo — March 18th, 2009 at 14:59

  29. A burst of colour coming from behind those trees! But the track seems to be running from left to right… weird! :)

    Arjan - PlasticDaisy — March 18th, 2009 at 16:28

  30. This is a really good train ‘portrait’. I like trains and this is a beauty. Great color combinations – love the violet and green on the front windows complimenting the yellow / orange. Excellent composition!

    gavin hart — March 21st, 2009 at 01:58

  31. SKikkelig fres over fargene på dette bildet! Et dramatisk bilde som bringer tankene til filmen “Runaway Train”. Så får det være en uvesentlig bagatell at toget står stille…
    Sitter her helt fengslet over alle detaljene i bildet, både i omgivelsene og på selve togsettet. SKiltet med “Derail”, teksten på toget som synes å si “Non Pacific”, vinduspussrene, de blå vinduene i skarp kontrast til det guloransje toget… Deilig bilde!

    Ståle — March 21st, 2009 at 15:14

  32. Very nice photo, well done

    JeeeM — April 1st, 2009 at 23:58

  33. Great perspective. Like the tone mapping.

    Stephen Van Tuyl — March 14th, 2010 at 09:27

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