Steam in the rain - 2


Photo Information
In torrential rain the Britannia Class loco Oliver Cromwell negotiates the tight curve off the King Edward Bridge into Newcastle Central Station on the first day of the Great Britain V rail tour on Saturday.
K5+DA*50-135mm lens.
PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout
23/04/2012 - 20:37davidtrout
CategoryTransport
Shutter Speed1/125
Aperturef/7.1
LensN/A
ISO640
Focal Length135mm
Views/Likes64/0

GIULIO57

Link Posted 24/04/2012 - 06:45
Good compo
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duncanM

Link Posted 24/04/2012 - 09:15
Really good, strong, dynamic picture.

pgweber

Link Posted 24/04/2012 - 09:38
Good use of telephoto and the curved approach to achieve this composition David.

I always like how the red buffer-beams stand out in this type of weather/lighting to relieve the mono feel.
Peter

Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm

pianoman

Link Posted 24/04/2012 - 17:44
Not easy to get this type of shot right but this really is one which stands out for me love it
All the best

David

Rees

Link Posted 24/04/2012 - 17:54
Excellent work - well taken, like it.
Not everything in life is Black & White, If only it were!
Kind Regards,
Rees

johnwhit

Link Posted 25/04/2012 - 07:16
Great composition David, hoping to catch OC at Winwick on day 7.

John
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In LBA hiatus.

pauljay

Link Posted 25/04/2012 - 08:42
The term 'under the wires' comes to mind but I've no idea where it comes from! Lovely shot!
Paul.

Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
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