Driving home this afternoon I spied this train on the track that runs through our village. I turned my car around and found a place to capture it.
As a child "The Little Engine That Could" became a mantra for my life ??” and I’ve been fortunate that it has mostly been the pattern of my life. [The very little engine and the very big hill: "I think I can . . . I think I can . . . I think I can" . . . and when it reached the top, the joyful shout: "I thought I could!"]
And here it was: the very real train right before my eyes. I snapped the picture and experienced the joy of the story’s last line again: "I thought I could!" (and I did!!)
Taken with my iPhone: ISO 32, 3.99mm, f/1.8, 1/1350 sec. In Photoshop I cropped, straightened so the words were on the level, and saved for web.
6 comments posted
Jennie Wang
Thank you for sharing a piece of American history. Love the image! iPhone takes really good pictures these days. Posted: 11/10/2024 00:09:39
Ruth Holt
Audrey, This also brings back memories for me.. This image is sharp with good colors. This would be neat in a child's room. Posted: 11/14/2024 14:39:07
Eric Schweitzer
A nice memory image. The composition, colors and sharpness are very good. The only adjustment I would suggest would be to add a vignette to darken down the edges a bit. Posted: 11/17/2024 15:58:17
Audrey Waitkus
That's a great suggestion. It was a very bright day and I never remember to use a vignette to keep the eye on the subject. Posted: 11/20/2024 19:08:39
Eric Schweitzer
Thanks. Posted: 11/21/2024 01:35:57
Bollin Millner
I am glad you did! Great image.
Posted: 11/18/2024 20:36:51
