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    Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

    Hi

    Myself and Rob (HHCanon) visited most of Sussex on Sunday (don't ask!)... originally intending to walk round Weir Wood Reservoir, but unfortunately the paths were just too waterlogged for our liking, so we visited The Bluebell Railway, amongst other venues!

    Here's a selection of shots I'm quite happy with. A bit of a departure from my usual wildlife, so please bare with me!

    All shots on my 7D, with the 15-85 IS USM.

    The train now leaving...
    1/2500, f4, 15mm, iso640

    Full Steam Ahead by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    I was allowed in the signal box...
    1/30 (handheld, but flash assisted), f5, 15mm, iso400

    Levers and Brasses by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Candid of this guy just chillin...
    1/400, f5, 50mm, iso400

    Waiting for a train by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    This train roof caught my eye as an abstract...
    1/500, f11, 21mm, iso640

    Roof line abstract by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    I thought I'd try a couple of Sepia effect ones (first time for me)...

    The Pointsman...
    1/40 (flash assisted), f5, 18mm, iso400

    Pointsman Sepia by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    These guys were discussing why the 'other train' was late... I just love the guy on the right!
    1/250, f5, 21mm, iso400

    Old-Timers Sepia by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    All C&C gratefully received!

    All the best, Mike.
    Last edited by mikep; 15-04-2013, 21:12.
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    #2
    Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

    Nice set, Pointsman is may favourite of this set. The sepia treatment gives it a nice bygone era feel

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      #3
      Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

      Good shots and I agree with Sandra that Pointsman is the best.
      Colin

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        #4
        Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

        Nice Series

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

          Thank you Sandra, Colin and Tom for viewing and commenting.

          Pointsman is definitely my favourite so far, but I have a few others up my sleeve from the day!

          Cheers, Mike.
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            #6
            Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

            All very nice Mike, I like the fact that there are hardly any modern things in to detract from the shots, just a wall heater in the colour shot inside the Signal Box, as others have said the Pointman is a great shot and finished effect.

            Good catch too of the Candids, and all are sharp, with good colour and composition.

            Regards Paul

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              #7
              Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

              Thanks Paul, I appreciate you looking and your comments.

              The Bluebell Railway seems to be quite an authentic railway, with all the staff in uniforms, and old cases dotted around, so yes, shame about the wall heater!

              As to composition, I know what I like when I see it, but I have trouble explaining it sometimes! Perhaps I should get a book on comp, and have a read?

              All the best, Mike.
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                #8
                Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                Excellent Mike - Like them all...except the one with me in it. Im pleased you had a great day, with so many different opportunities too hand. Stretches the imagination a little I hope. Thanks for bringing the pork pies, tho a little pot of mustard next time wouldnt go amiss??
                hh

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                  #9
                  Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                  Rob, is that you on the Right with the cap on in the last shot?

                  My Tin Hat is at the Ready!!

                  Regards Paul

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                    #10
                    Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                    Originally posted by pelliott1954 View Post
                    Rob, is that you on the Right with the cap on in the last shot?
                    lol - yeah, that's him!
                    He's got that strained look on his face 'cos he ate all my pork pies! ha ha.

                    Rob, thanks for a great day and for driving me round Sussex, and for your favourable comments on here and Flickr. Defo must go back there for some more shots.

                    Cheers, Mike.
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                      #11
                      Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                      Originally posted by mikep View Post
                      lol - yeah, that's him!
                      He's got that strained look on his face 'cos he ate all my pork pies! ha ha.

                      Rob, thanks for a great day and for driving me round Sussex, and for your favourable comments on here and Flickr. Defo must go back there for some more shots.

                      Cheers, Mike.
                      Ha ha Mike...very good

                      (check sell by date LOL)

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                        #12
                        Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                        A very good set, looks like you had a great day. Do like the Pointsman and the signal box shot.

                        On the abstract roof shot, I'd be tempted to crop the top and bottom and just leave the strong diagonals at the sides, emphasising the abstract nature of the photo and making the most of the finials and the shadows they make. imho.
                        Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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                          #13
                          Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                          Thanks Di for viewing and commenting.

                          I might just have another play with the roof shot... at the time I processed it, I wasn't too sure whether I should be more extreme, so it's interesting you picked up on that.

                          Watch this space!

                          Cheers, Mike
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                            #14
                            Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                            Di - is this what you meant?


                            Roof line abstract B&W small by mikep_eos, on Flickr

                            Mike
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                              #15
                              Re: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 14th April 13

                              Yep. WDYT?
                              Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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