Scots Guardsman at Birkett Common

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This is my favourite steam engine photo from my long weekend away.

Ex LMS No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' is shown on the return trip from Carlisle to York on 29th July, passing the popular Settle-Carlisle location at Birkett Common. The Eden Valley is seen in the distance.

08/08/2012 - 00:45pgweber

CategoryTransport

BodyPENTAX K-5

Shutter Speed1/1000

Aperturef/8

LensN/A

ISO800

Focal Length77.5mm

Views/Likes45/0

TagsScots Guardsman, Settle-Carlisle, Steam Engine

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Jumbo48

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14 years
Surrey UK

Link Posted 08/08/2012 - 07:52

That's a cracking shot Peter very well captured.

Regards John/Jumbo

pauljay

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14 years
The Dutch Alps!

Link Posted 08/08/2012 - 08:09

Now, that is an absolute beauty however, there is an element missing, which I can't quite put my finger on! A tad more saturation perhaps?

Paul.

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

pgweber

Member

16 years
Nottinghamshire

Link Posted 08/08/2012 - 22:41

Thank you John & Paul for looking in and enjoying this offering.

I wondered if anyone would comment on the tonal recession. I shall have another try with PSE10 for my own satisfaction.

Regards

Peter

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Last Edited by pgweber on 08/08/2012 - 22:43

Cliff-P

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14 years
United Kingdom

Link Posted 09/08/2012 - 08:35

That scenery is breathtaking Peter what a great location.

Well taken.

Cliff.

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pgweber

Member

16 years
Nottinghamshire

Link Posted 10/08/2012 - 17:02

...and well hidden too, Cliff.

I have cycled past the footpath that leads here several times, but I did my research before this latest trip.

Northern Trains have even found this spot for one of their publicity pictures for the Settle-Carlisle line.

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

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Camera Make:	PENTAX
Camera Model:	PENTAX K-5
Date Taken:	2012-07-29 17:13:52
Exposure Program:	Aperture priority
Aperture:	f/8
Max Aperture Value:	N/A
ISO Speed Rating:	800
Focal Length:	77.5 mm
Lens:	N/A
Metering Mode:	Pattern/Matrix
Exposure Time:	1/1000 sec