Old bridges and trains...the bridge was built in 1906..(Titanic was still on paper)
Apr 4, 2018 16:41:50 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
Boy some things never give up. I took these photos of this bridge with and without a train passing by. All are just Jpegs with no touch ups.
Apr 4, 2018 16:54:58 #
I like #1. The others just don't do it for me.
However, I would like to see a shot through the bridge with the tracks disappearing off in the distance.
Please don't take offense, but that bridge would be a great subject from any of 25 angles and positions. Being careful to avoid trains, lay on the track and do a wide angle shot of the top trusses. Get some macro or close-ups of the rust and rivets. Get any plaques. If you can get underneath the bridge, shoot the bottom. Are there any scenes worthy of being shot from the bridge.
A hint I try to follow is to always use a Circular Polarizer whenever I'm shooting large patches of blue sky.
However, I would like to see a shot through the bridge with the tracks disappearing off in the distance.
Please don't take offense, but that bridge would be a great subject from any of 25 angles and positions. Being careful to avoid trains, lay on the track and do a wide angle shot of the top trusses. Get some macro or close-ups of the rust and rivets. Get any plaques. If you can get underneath the bridge, shoot the bottom. Are there any scenes worthy of being shot from the bridge.
A hint I try to follow is to always use a Circular Polarizer whenever I'm shooting large patches of blue sky.
Apr 4, 2018 17:12:49 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
Greetings Joe..I'm still trying to get permission to be on RR property...I would love to get closer...but there is also swamp on all sides..as soon as I know it's safe and legal to be on the bridge...I'll get-er-done. (still learning about filters)...thank you for your help....respectfully trainspotter.
Apr 4, 2018 17:35:51 #
popheizz
Loc: berks co., pennsylvania
[quote=trainspotter]Boy some things never give up. I took these photos of this bridge with and without a train passing by. All are just Jpegs with no touch ups.[/quote
Regardless of what others say I like all your photos including the ones with trains as subjects. Good job!
Regardless of what others say I like all your photos including the ones with trains as subjects. Good job!
Apr 4, 2018 17:37:50 #
Really I like the bridge by itself. In my opinion #2, the train distracts from the beautiful angles of the bridge making the photo too busy and takes the eye away from the bridge. #3 is an excellent photo of the train. Mahalo for sharing.
Apr 4, 2018 17:48:09 #
Are we voting? First one for me.
Welcome to the forum!
I have an interest in steam trains.
Pat
Welcome to the forum!
I have an interest in steam trains.
Pat
Apr 5, 2018 11:18:21 #
Considering the obstacles, these are a nice series of photos. #1 would be interesting to see if converted to b/w format as it is an old steel structure. Thanks for sharing.
Apr 8, 2018 16:27:03 #
Apr 8, 2018 16:57:28 #
trainspotter wrote:
Boy some things never give up. I took these photos of this bridge with and without a train passing by. All are just Jpegs with no touch ups.
Nice shots! I like the first 3, they're almost a series. #4 is something I see at almost any crossing.
Gilbert
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