The Tortoise and the Hare
Dec 3, 2016 16:44:26 #
I've been wanting to get a good shot of Sunrail - the Central Florida commuter rail. The cleanest shot I could think of was from the river as the train raced across the bridge. So, we headed up river to the bridge and this is what I came up with. The second shot was taken along the river on the way home.
The downloads are better than the thumbnail on both of these.
The downloads are better than the thumbnail on both of these.
Dec 3, 2016 16:48:19 #
I love how you tied these two together, Carol! Very nice clarity and interest in both. Have you done any panning? How often does that train pass? Wonder if you could use slower shutter speed and pan with it, so as to blur the background and give us a sense of speed?
One article re panning for those unfamiliar:
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/hni1oyld/10-tips-for-better-camera-panning.html
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One article re panning for those unfamiliar:
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/hni1oyld/10-tips-for-better-camera-panning.html
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Dec 3, 2016 16:58:03 #
Dec 3, 2016 16:58:22 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I love how you tied these two together, Carol! Very nice clarity and interest in both. Have you done any panning? How often does that train pass? Wonder if you could use slower shutter speed and pan with it, so as to blur the background and give us a sense of speed?
Thank you Linda. On weekdays the train runs every half hour to every two hours depending on the time of day. I have not really done much with panning but might give it a try. The end of the route is just about five miles from where I shot this. It goes North to the last stop and then returns going South just a short while later when they are running on the half hour or hour. I would not have wanted to pan on this particular shot. The train was actually going backwards, left to right! It goes North engine first and then returns South with the engine at the rear.
Dec 3, 2016 16:58:54 #
Hal81 wrote:
Two great captures.
Thank you Hal. I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Dec 3, 2016 17:09:25 #
LOL
Cwilson341 wrote:
I would not have wanted to pan on this particular shot. The train was actually going backwards, left to right! It goes North engine first and then returns South with the engine at the rear.
Dec 3, 2016 17:20:00 #
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Dec 3, 2016 18:49:12 #
Nice set Carol!! I've never seen such a bright and cheery train and you finally caught the shot and with a beautiful sky and fluffy clouds!! Love the turtles, all 8 in a row!!
Dec 3, 2016 19:18:06 #
angela k wrote:
Nice set Carol!! I've never seen such a bright and cheery train and you finally caught the shot and with a beautiful sky and fluffy clouds!! Love the turtles, all 8 in a row!!
Thanks Angela. It not every day that so many turtles will stay on a log long enough for a group photo.
Dec 3, 2016 20:00:44 #
Your clever title and excellent shots made this a unique post, Carol!!
Dec 3, 2016 20:02:38 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Your clever title and excellent shots made this a unique post, Carol!!
Thank you so much Donna. I try to make it fun!
Dec 3, 2016 21:02:42 #
Dec 3, 2016 21:07:46 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Great set Carol---love it!
Thank you Corky! I'm glad you like them.
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