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05-OCT-2008 Mary Anne

Take the Train

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
1/180s f/8.0 at 50.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time05-Oct-2008 10:03:41
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/180 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent400
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programprogram (1)
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Canon DSLR Challenge11-Oct-2008 01:09
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
jnconradie09-Oct-2008 19:07
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
Canon DSLR Challenge09-Oct-2008 03:06
looks great Mary Anne, I really like the reflection in those 'soooo clean' windows.

Nice composition. Regards Melbob
Canon DSLR Challenge09-Oct-2008 02:36
Sorry, I gave the wrong link. I think this one should work: http://www.pbase.com/image/104282054
--Mary Anne
Canon DSLR Challenge09-Oct-2008 02:29
Thank you, Nico and Sharon. Nico, here's a tighter crop. Any better? The original is here: http://www.pbase.com/cslr_challenge/image/104197149
--Mary Anne
elips08-Oct-2008 14:02
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
jnconradie07-Oct-2008 05:47
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?

Regards Nico