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07-JUN-2010

Maintenance man, Durango and Silverton Railroad, Durango, Colorado, 2010

As the sun sets over Durango, this maintenance man is still on the job in the yards of the Durango and Silverton railroad. I photographed him at this time of day because the play of light and shadow is at its strongest. The setting sun illuminates his figure as he stands near the door of the maintenance and supplies coach, throwing a dramatic shadow on its red wall. The shadow contrasts to his relaxed body language. It leans forward, implying anxiety. The coach itself seems to have been in service for a long time, and looks like it could do with a bit of maintenance itself.

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Phil Douglis23-Jun-2010 19:20
The shadow does seem to mimic the posture of its owner.
sunlightpix23-Jun-2010 02:38
Red, white and blue, and I love the shadow; it seems to have a life of its own. V
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