Nico, your comments are always appreciated, as I think of these challenges as a learning experience. Believe me, I wouldn't change an entry just because someone expressed an opinion, but sometimes those opinions have led me to look at my photo in a different way. On the other hand, I've been know to withdraw entries because I like them the way they are and won't change them just to "fit" the challenge. So keep those comments coming!
--Mary Anne
Hi Mary Anne, I would personally prefer the tighter crop. But please allow me to add immediately that it is really important to me that you should post what YOU like... My question/suggestion was nothing more, just a question. With thanks and with kind regards Nico
I love the reflection of the bunting, Mary Anne! Nico, these coaches belong to the Berkshire Scenic Railroad out of Lenox Massachusetts. Their website is here:http://www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org/. It is an all volunteer organization and my husband, in his spare time, is an engineer with them. They all have a great time working with their 1:1 scale trains! ~Sharon
Well now, there is an interesting ( and potentially controversial! ) thought: "take the train"! :-)
Where does one still find vintage trains in such a splendid state?
I would have been soooo tempted to try different crops to try getting some of that sky / pole / wires out of the pic. But, I am sure you already considered that... and sometimes one just have to deal with a non-ideal background, not so?