James Cagle
October 2025 - Train Out
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About the Image(s)
I was out shooting railroad stuff at an old depot in Jamestown, Calif. There was a group that rented this train, so I was able to see it run. I liked this photo at it shows the workers along with the steam engine. This was shot with my Nikon D850, 16-35mm F4 lens set at 22mm. Shutter 1/400 at F5.6, ISO 160. Made adjustment and removed items in photoshop and converted in B&W with topaz.
2 comments posted
James, I like the BW of this image. For me, it takes the focus away from the bright blue sky and onto the story - the train and, yes, the workers buzzing around (the image would be a bit static, I think, were it not for them and the passenger waiting). The light is bright, but doesn't seem overly harsh. Good sharpness front to back. Is the a way to smooth out the pixels in the sky? Posted: 10/11/2025 20:48:33
Lovely scene....I agree with Lorna that the mono is better than the colour. Is there some lens distortion impacting on the coal wagon appearing to be off level ? Posted: 10/15/2025 11:21:02