Guy Davies, EPSA
July 2025 - ‘Theodore’ at Jenbach
About the Image(s)
How I Did It:
This was taken at Jenbach, Austria at the bottom of the Achensee mountain rack railway. There had just been a heavy shower of rain so everything was wet and the atmosphere was very clear. I liked the rich black and vibrant red set against the strong green of the background. Back home I took it into ON1 RAW and cloned out a building top left and applied NoNoiseAI. I then selected the background and reduced the vibrance, and also applied a gentle blur. Next I used Curves to increase the overall contrast, and to apply a vignette.
6 comments posted
Guy, this locomotive has reached its age of service for sure. It looks in pretty good condition. The colors contrast is great as you mentioned. Very sharp. The presence of the machinist adds a lot of interest, and of course the smoke out the chimney. Posted: 07/08/2025 23:05:35
Guy, what I really love about this picture, in addition to the crisp colors that Isaac mentioned, is that exquisite detail in the drive mechanism on the lower part of the the locomotive. For me they draw the eyes into that focus point and hold them there. Nice Image! Posted: 07/10/2025 20:04:49
Hi Guy
You have captured a piece of history so wonderful to see it still in use,as you said the red and the black really attract the eye to the main subject helped in no small way to the fact you just reduced the vibrance of the background but not to the point where you would notice it had been done.
I hope this lovely engine keeps serving the locals and tourists for many years to come. Posted: 07/17/2025 18:25:46
You have captured a piece of history so wonderful to see it still in use,as you said the red and the black really attract the eye to the main subject helped in no small way to the fact you just reduced the vibrance of the background but not to the point where you would notice it had been done.
I hope this lovely engine keeps serving the locals and tourists for many years to come. Posted: 07/17/2025 18:25:46
Many of the photogs I know enjoy capturing structures, machines and other articles from the past. As I see it, we have an important job in preserving our history and future generations will be better educated through our efforts. The images is sharp and offers eye catching color that in tern provides strong impact and a good story. Posted: 07/18/2025 15:43:11
Had to show this to my hubby who loves old trains. I assume there was no sun as I see no hot spots or washed out colors. The colors are strong and I like the whiff of smoke coming out I also like you have the image on an angle. Posted: 07/26/2025 20:18:30
Vella, don't be confused by the nose-down look. The locomotive is built with the nose-down angle on the boiler etc so that when it is climbing the mountain the boiler becomes level because the track slopes upwards. Posted: 07/27/2025 15:37:54