Inspecting the train Photo

Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken on a steam train ride from Boucieu-le-Roi to Tournon, part of the entertainment for a river cruise on the Rhone. The views from the train were spectacular, but this photo of a working fireman summed up a perfect day.

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snuggleaphagus (4140) 2005-03-07 0:32

welcome to a great learning arena. This is a great photo it is just a bit too small. I really like the way you have handled the steam and the light. The man's posture is wonderful, it gives the idea that he has been doing this for a very long time and that he loves what he does. Great composition too.
Welcome...

photosettle (1505) 2005-03-07 0:46

I love the feeling of this photo. Well composed and nice lighting as well as mood. Wonderful image

KevRyan (22422) 2005-03-07 3:50

Hi Lois - this is great - a wonderful composition - the light is a little blown on the right but the revealation of the figure in the top left through the steam works really well. Go and have a look at my steam engine post of a couple of posts ago - the same device was used in that composition - it's amazing our two posts are so close!

Welcome to TE!

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HOBO (5244) 2005-03-07 4:24

Great play with light and steam, Lois. Nice to see such a composition as first contribution to TE, congradulations.
You can upload up to 200KB and the longest side up to 800 pix; thus you can add more content to your pictures.
Very well seen!

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verge (1239) 2005-03-07 7:27

Welcome to TE!

very good 1st post. I like how the light bring out the steam and create a beautiful contrast. the man in also nice in the position of actual inspection. well captured...rgds

verge

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mortijo (12412) 2005-03-07 8:37

Welcome on TE. A very nice capture bringing a nostalgic mood. Too smal unfortunately;
, but you know that already.

Porteplume (3257) 2005-03-07 17:32

Bonjour Lois and Welcome on TE!

Lovely moment you captured there. Very moody because of the steam and soft lighting, and a bit "old fashionned" atmosphere by the subject. I just regret the small size of the picture, you can go till 800 x 250 pix.

I know that neighbourhood very well as I was a student in Tournon in the sixties... :o) - [Here more about the train we used to call the Mastrou]

* Merci for the correction.

Amicalement - Viviane aka Porteplume

PS: If you hesitate about spelling or location please check Quid - Villes & Villages de France.

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alejandroguzman (4672) 2005-12-18 17:06

Hi Lois:

Nice compo, I really Like the effect that u captured.

hugs
alejandro

walkmania (315) 2005-12-25 22:23

The steam and the sunshine,together with this casual worker,create a wonderful atmosphere.Also,the use of DOF is great.Well done!
Rick

roconnell (327) 2006-01-06 22:40

Spectacular portrait of a day-in-the-life of one who works on the rails. The profile and steam add emphasis to the importance of this inspectors job. Well done.

zeca (20026) 2006-01-16 22:57

Nice picture! Well done! Everything is nice on it, and the image looks like captured on another century. Tfs!
Zeca

Vexxx (210) 2006-01-26 10:59

Godd capture, brings back the memories of those raillway pictures that depict those old, nostalgic, adventurous times. Well done.

avasudev (113) 2006-02-03 17:07

Real compact. I love the way the steam spreading around the driver. Bu tfeel like the frame is too compact.

Thanks for sharing