A train driver inspecting work on his engine, in monochrome.
A train driver inspecting work on his engine, in monochrome.
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People's Choice in Railway Siding Photo Challenge
Winner in Twentieth Century Transportation Photo Challenge
Winner in Train yards Photo Challenge
People's Choice in All Things Steam Locomotives Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Trains and transit Photo Challenge
Winner in Heritage Railways Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Anything Trains Photo Challenge
Winner in Planes, trains, and automobils Photo Challenge
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Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Exceptional Contrast
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Outstanding Creativity
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Behind The Lens
Location
At a steam train depot/museumTime
Early afternoonLighting
No artificial lighting was used.Equipment
Canon DSLR and a short zoom lens.Inspiration
I saw this image in my minds eye as I took it. I knew that it would very good if turned into a gritty monochrome.Editing
I turned the colour image into monochrome and increased the contrast. I did some dodging and burning to give it a gritty feel.In my camera bag
I like to travel light, so I usually only carry the bare essentials, camera, lens and a spare battery.Feedback
Try to develop a photographers eye. Look for an image in everything you do and everywhere you go.