Reprocessed Better More Carefully Edited Photographs of The "Big Boy" UP 4014 Steam Engine
Oct 27, 2019 03:34:43 #
bpulv, Thank you for Inviting me to post later / better versions of my train photos. I would have liked more comments about my first sequence of images. There seemed to be a good number of Views for a UHH specialty Section I guess. If there is a "style" for presenting images among "train buffs" you'll have to educate me. Writing as if replying to bpulv's couple replies, I previously explained why I chose the Banning Pass region for my shots. I was aware I'd be on the shadow side of the train. With my mobility limitations it was not feasible for me to shoot from the other side of the tracks. One fellow did cross the tracks to shoot from the lite-side but I've seen his image and it lacks the impact of the Windmills and Mount San Jacinto in the background. The only area I know in that region where there are roads on the South side of the tracks is near the town of Cabazon. But the whole area is a bit tricky as much of the land is private and own by either the Power company, or the local Native American Tribe (Morongo?). So I as usual stay on legal public roads and land. The only way on to the South side of the tracks near Haugen-Lehmann Ave. x I-10 is by foot on the near by Pacific Crest Trail. Not an option in a wheelchair.
I enjoyed your series of images of the UP4014 in the Cajon Pass. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-614733-1.html They are what I had imagined. I decided to photograph the UP4014 at any of the stops that were close to me as some were crazy to get to and crowded as I suspected and later heard about. I had thought of Bloomington having already missed Kelso Station by the time I heard the Engine was coming this way. Oddly, I realized I had seen the UP4014 parked at the L.A. County Fair Grounds for years. I've seen the trains there for years when attending the Fair and Drag Races. I nearly always shy away from crowds, especially when doing photography. I've been with a class and everyone is crowding around some subject. I'll just blow it off or shot it later. Instead I find something else to shoot, perhaps something not even the instructor pointed out. I prefer my own unique images. Sometimes I've even returned another day on my own to shoot something over or shoot stuff I missed the first time.
There are some differences between our images. As I explained in my first post of images we were using the shooting mode of AF.C a bit incorrectly. Even though I'm the "photographer" in the house-hold this time I let my wife use the "better" or newer camera, a Pentax K-3 (24MB) and my kit (though very good) smc-Pentax-DA 18-55mm Zoom. She should have been at 55mm the entire time. I used my K-5 (16MP) since I know the camera better and understand it better (or so I thought), and since this project called for an AF lens I picked a Asahi smc-Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 Prime. I have not had it long or used it may times. From this project I find that it has less contrast and color saturation than I am used to with many of my old Pentax Takumar, K(K), K(M), K(A), and newer digital DA, DA* Lenses. I now wish I'd used a 35mm lens for some of the shots.
Anyway, following are our better thus far photos by Michael Williams and Charmaine Ham. I decided to present them the way they would look if framed. They are more or less like the way I will print, mat, and frame a couple of them. Our home is rather small so I print at 8x12" or 8x10" and mat and frame to 11x14". I was trying different treatments so these images were not supposed to exactly match in pairs. Except the "antique faded vignettes". Personally I prefer the monochromes to the full color images.
I enjoyed your series of images of the UP4014 in the Cajon Pass. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-614733-1.html They are what I had imagined. I decided to photograph the UP4014 at any of the stops that were close to me as some were crazy to get to and crowded as I suspected and later heard about. I had thought of Bloomington having already missed Kelso Station by the time I heard the Engine was coming this way. Oddly, I realized I had seen the UP4014 parked at the L.A. County Fair Grounds for years. I've seen the trains there for years when attending the Fair and Drag Races. I nearly always shy away from crowds, especially when doing photography. I've been with a class and everyone is crowding around some subject. I'll just blow it off or shot it later. Instead I find something else to shoot, perhaps something not even the instructor pointed out. I prefer my own unique images. Sometimes I've even returned another day on my own to shoot something over or shoot stuff I missed the first time.
There are some differences between our images. As I explained in my first post of images we were using the shooting mode of AF.C a bit incorrectly. Even though I'm the "photographer" in the house-hold this time I let my wife use the "better" or newer camera, a Pentax K-3 (24MB) and my kit (though very good) smc-Pentax-DA 18-55mm Zoom. She should have been at 55mm the entire time. I used my K-5 (16MP) since I know the camera better and understand it better (or so I thought), and since this project called for an AF lens I picked a Asahi smc-Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 Prime. I have not had it long or used it may times. From this project I find that it has less contrast and color saturation than I am used to with many of my old Pentax Takumar, K(K), K(M), K(A), and newer digital DA, DA* Lenses. I now wish I'd used a 35mm lens for some of the shots.
Anyway, following are our better thus far photos by Michael Williams and Charmaine Ham. I decided to present them the way they would look if framed. They are more or less like the way I will print, mat, and frame a couple of them. Our home is rather small so I print at 8x12" or 8x10" and mat and frame to 11x14". I was trying different treatments so these images were not supposed to exactly match in pairs. Except the "antique faded vignettes". Personally I prefer the monochromes to the full color images.
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Oct 27, 2019 10:11:33 #
An excellent selection well presented, Mike and, I enjoyed your informative intro.
Earlier this year I photographed the Big Boy when it came to Ogden, Utah for the Golden Spike 150th celebration (and again when it left). Holy Moly, the crowds were unbelievable numbering in the thousands...great time!! So I appreciate and share your aversion to crowds.
Earlier this year I photographed the Big Boy when it came to Ogden, Utah for the Golden Spike 150th celebration (and again when it left). Holy Moly, the crowds were unbelievable numbering in the thousands...great time!! So I appreciate and share your aversion to crowds.
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Oct 28, 2019 10:49:50 #
bpulv
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You have noticeably improved your presentation. I think the sixth image from the top is the most classic and I would use that if you are inclined to enter a competition. The second from the top is the other image that stands out. It is much better now that you brought out more of the detail. Good work!
Oct 28, 2019 16:38:03 #
Excellent work Mike. 1000% agree with the crowd situation. Foamers are not the word for those that force their way in front of other people so they can get "that shot."
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Oct 30, 2019 19:01:13 #
Excellent series--especially the sepia photos. And look Ma,no crowds. Thanks for sharing
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