Steam in the rain - 2

by davidtrout

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.
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Uploaded23/04/2012 - 20:37
CategoryTransport
Shutter Speed1/125
Aperturef/7.1
LensN/A
ISO640
Focal Length135mm
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GIULIO57
Posted 24/04/2012 - 06:45 Link
Good compo
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duncanM
Posted 24/04/2012 - 09:15 Link
Really good, strong, dynamic picture.
pgweber
Posted 24/04/2012 - 09:38 Link
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
Posted 24/04/2012 - 17:44 Link
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
Posted 24/04/2012 - 17:54 Link
Excellent work - well taken, like it.
Not everything in life is Black & White, If only it were!
Kind Regards,
Rees
johnwhit
Posted 25/04/2012 - 07:16 Link
Great composition David, hoping to catch OC at Winwick on day 7.

John
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In LBA hiatus.
pauljay
Posted 25/04/2012 - 08:42 Link
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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