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My vote went for Chuck Donaldson's stack train shot. I liked the overall effect, almost that of a painting. I enjoyed how the glow of the sun on the first set of stacks in the image draws your attention...and then your eye follows the rest of the train to the horizon where the light originates, balancing the shot. I also like the contrast that was created from the backlit ends of the containers. The only thing I think that would have made the shot better would have been stacks all the way to the horizon (which may have not even been possible). Regardless, I still thought it was an outstanding image. I would also be interested in knowing the technical information behind the scanning and preparation of the image. Another image that I enjoyed is Keith Wilhite's shot of BN 6519 splitting the signals. I thought this image did a great job of portraying railroading. I like the drama that is created by the smoking locomotives notching-up to conquer the hill ahead. Being able to see the conductor and engineer creates the feel of railroading for me. It is one of those shots that you can "hear" while you are looking at it. I thought it was a great overall shot....although I did find the power cable going to the signal to be a slight distraction. I generally find images showing the train as part of a scene to be most appealing. I enjoy seeing the environment that a particular train is moving through...whether it be in a city, through mountains, or over plain flat land. I do, however, find well composed telephotos showing drama or pulling in a background scene to be interesting as well. Todd Novak Medina, Ohio ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
