Train Tracks
Jan, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Cherry Valley, IlTime
Early evening, around 5 or 6.Lighting
Nothing special about the lighting, just a bright, sunny day.Equipment
Nikon D80 with the 18-135 lens.Inspiration
I've always liked pictures of trains and tracks, but I had never seen one from this angle. These tracks aren't very busy, so I had plenty of time to get the shot I wanted.Editing
Photoscape was used, only changing it to black and white, which I felt it gave it more feel.In my camera bag
Tripod, monopod, two Nikon cameras, macro, telephoto and low-light lens, speedlite, filters, color gels and extension tubes. I missed out on a once in a lifetime shot of a doe and buck in the early morning because I only had one camera and a zoom lens. Now I have everything for every situation.Feedback
In the digital age, get as many shots as it takes to get "the one." Although it does come in handy for some things, I am not a big fan of post-processing. I try to get the picture in-camera, because it means more to me knowing it hasn't been completely manipulated on a computer.
