johnnyj Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share #21 Posted June 30, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) You are all very kind, Thank you. A little story behind the shot. This rail line is used by the North Conway railroad restoration/historical organization to run scenic trips using restored rail cars and engines. During the Christmas season they run a train in the early evening called "The Polar Express" (after the train in the book and movie). The kids dress up in their pajamas and are served hot chocolate on their way to Santa's village. At Santa's they are read the story "Polar Express", receive small gifts, and are treated to a great Holiday evening. The reservation waiting period for a trip on the Polar Express is two or three years. The train was making early morning runs for some reason and I wanted to capture the trestle before the train passed through. And, yes, I did take several shots playing with the light and shutter speed to capture the falling snow with some blur to give the picture some "life". Thank God for my wife shielding the lens without complaint. Snow was beginning to pile up on the end of my nose while she waited patiently for me to get the right framing and shutter speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hm1912 Posted July 1, 2006 Share #22 Posted July 1, 2006 Her efforts have not gone unnoticed! Thanks for the background story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted July 15, 2006 Share #23 Posted July 15, 2006 Classic shot. Including the uncertainty of when the train is going to show up. Thanks for sharing. Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etanguero Posted July 15, 2006 Share #24 Posted July 15, 2006 I just shouted out: "wow!" Very nice shot!! I might have cropped away a bit on the left side for symmetry, but that's jsut personal. Also a great title to the picture! And it proves again what great shots one can do with a Digilux 2, even in 'grayish' weather. Thanks for sharing! eT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeungkeefu Posted July 15, 2006 Share #25 Posted July 15, 2006 Good capture. Next time I don't need to worry about my D2 to bring in this kind of weather situation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
templar Posted July 15, 2006 Share #26 Posted July 15, 2006 Ethereal. W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddh Posted July 15, 2006 Share #27 Posted July 15, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I can only add my "WOW" to all the others. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeungkeefu Posted October 25, 2006 Share #28 Posted October 25, 2006 Beautiful symmetry! Like the composition and the tone very much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemayeux Posted October 25, 2006 Share #29 Posted October 25, 2006 Wonderful shot! Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted October 25, 2006 Share #30 Posted October 25, 2006 Johnnyj.... i had not seen this image. This is a FANTASTIC shot. Best Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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