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Scent of Tar
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Uploaded: 06/05/08 8:09 AM GMT
Scent of Tar
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An old railway station a hot summers day between train stops. Everything is quiet. Even the birds are resting. The scent of tar coming so strong from the joists of the rails. The tracks ends up in the horizon. A pause in time...... All comments are most wellcome. I thank you in advance for taking the time. Always greatly appreciated!
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::Hottrockin
06/05/08 9:54 AM GMT
Superb structure!! A wee bright and chopped off at the top. I like the thought of the foreground part to create some depth!!
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Susanne what a great shot! I have rarely seen back and white from you. This is fabulous:-)
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I would say an ideal setting for "Casablanca 2" - Nice scene in B/W:
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Susanne, I know the situation as described in your narrative very well. The image and narrative are a wonderful match. Very good work.
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Nice B & W. They seem to always take me back to my Childhood.
Not sure if that's good or not .
Thanks .
E J
Not sure if that's good or not .
Thanks .
E J
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Susanne, I really like this in b&w, it gives it a vintage feel. I also like the architecture of the station with its several peeks and the one rounded room on the left. Looks like three usable floors above ground. I also like the wagon in the lower right corner for it contrasts nicely with the the other mode of transportation, the train. Everything is quiet, everything is well done!
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Well girl this is an excellent B+W if I ever saw one! Just beautiful! Great angle!
Joanie
Joanie
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Love and live!
Excellent work...white balance needs a tad toned down...but great detail!
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* To Believe in myself and have faith in my Photography *
OwdBob'sGallery
Susanne, is this a recent shot or a scan of an old picture?...it sure has that old-time look about it...and I love old photos...I tend to agree about the white but otherwise a wonderful look at bygone days...thanks for sharing.
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The old station and that piece of rolling stock speak volumes of another time. Bob, is right, Susanne. increasing the tonal range and lowering the intensity of the white would really add to the nostalgia of the shot. B&W was an excellent choice.
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -- Benjamin Franklin
You really took me back in time, Susanne. Nice black and white, and your words seemed to come to life, especially the smell of the tar.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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Yep, that's me.
Fantastic capture Susanne ... B / W suits it well & gives an aged look. Very well done.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~ George Carlin
A very nice shot with plenty of atmosphere. Good work Susanne.
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This is great Susanne. I might have not cropped it so tight at the top but otherwise it's on the money in my eye.
sandi♥
sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
Your words added a huge degree of realism to the image. I felt like I could smell the tar.
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Click on Stop NAU
Your words were so poetic and they added a flavor to an already great photo. The B/W gave it the perfect feel. Great work Susanne.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Beautiful shot with a great old western feel mood!!
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
I remember standing behind my mums shirt when I was about four years old as a steam train came into a railway station once. The noise and steam were quite frightening for me at that age! This has brought back some old memories looking at that station platform and the tracks. Thank you and well done!
Ann
Ann
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What a great building, and I like it in black and white. It's maybe a touch over exposed but the washed-out feel is quite atmospheric.
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
In your commentary Susanne you say "a pause in time"...perfectly describes this scene...beutiful capture...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Shots like these are a priceless treasure. Not only is this a great work my friend, but a few generations from now this will be all the future generations will have to experience what we still have to admire and look at first hand. It's like Route 66, once the interstate was built, small towns with charm and character were all but deserted. I am glad to see you capturing the past before the modern world tears it down to build strip malls. I love taking pics of old architecture and imagine what it was like in it's hay day. Nice work.
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Use your imagination when photographing, that's when you know your subject is in focus.
I dunno why but I love this! I could just imagine this station, years ago, bustling and full of life. Beautiful.
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