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wsa111
Loc: Goose Creek, South Carolina
Taken in Longview, TX
Is this photo worthy of entering in a local fair??
Go Forward Young Man.
Run, while you still can!
wsa111 wrote:
Taken in Longview, TX
Is this photo worthy of entering in a local fair??
Go Forward Young Man.
Which way is the train going?
...what’s the story...?
wsa111 wrote:
Taken in Longview, TX
Is this photo worthy of entering in a local fair??
Go Forward Young Man.
Seriously, does that fair allow images depicting violation of property rights? In CA the railroads frown on one standing on their tracks. I only do it where there are no trains in sight or where the tracks cross a street so I'm legally on a sidewalk. And of course, never on a bridge!
The train should be a lot closer.
No. This image depicts trespass and danger no matter if he had the ok to be there. Not wise to flaunt this activity to impressionable minds and copy cats.
Trespassing discussion aside, the photo is a bit of a cliche; has been done often.
The Indiana State Fair will not accept direct photos of railroad tracks. That aside, I agree with Linda that the photo is cliche.
I'm not going to say anything about the legality of being on the tracks, but the photo does nothing for me, not sure what the photo is supposed to be about. Just my thoughts.
Tom DePuy wrote:
...not sure what the photo is supposed to be about. Just my thoughts.
This is a good point. Without the title ("Go Forward Young Man"), it's far less clear what the photographer's intention was. Having said that, there are many contests, as well as gallery showings, where the title is a big part of the story.
I hope it was digital. Otherwise, a waste of film.
I agree with Linda totally here, cliche. Also, I too cannot see the point or story being conveyed.
A little bit too much of a bullseye for me. Maybe cropping will help.
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