Ribble Steam Museum & Train day out.

[Paul]

Just a selection of photo's from the visit to Preston steam museum and the train journey.

 

Enjoy.

 

 

Hope I didn't bore anyone with the quantity!

 

 

Paul.

[ChrisLumix]

Too many for me to keep count of, but I do like #2 #3 #6 #8, and the last three. V successful day out.

[Paul]

Cheers Chris - I forgot to put "Picture Heavy" in the title as a warning... 

 

 

Paul.

[ChrisLumix]

I especially like in #6 that you can't tell whether the OOF main part of the picture is caused by shallow DOF or by engine smoke. I also love the detail on the derelict wooden carriages in ... um ... #2, was it?

[Barbara]

Love the textures in #2 

 

the lighting in #3...view large 

 

the humour and the rust in #11

[Paul]

I especially like in #6 that you can't tell whether the OOF main part of the picture is caused by shallow DOF or by engine smoke. I also love the detail on the derelict wooden carriages in ... um ... #2, was it?

 

I won't tell you which it is in #6... Photo's with mystery can be so enjoyable...

 

Love the textures in #2 

 

the lighting in #3...view large 

 

the humour and the rust in #11

 

Some wag with chalk did us all a favour on the old kettle.

 

No HDR at all by the way, even in number 2.

 

And the interior of an old Pulman carriage. yeah, I had to do a lot of teasing to make that work - and I think it has worked really well.

 

 

Cheers guys.

 

Paul.

[Martyn]

#2 really appeals to me. There is something about decay that makes for great pictures. I don't know if it's the textures, colours or a romantic look at the past, but it's a great picture.

[Denis]

Agreed, number two is terrific!

[bugmeister]

Quite a variety of subjects within a subject and you caught some excellent pictures. Like others, I particularly like the textures and run-down look of #2 but I also like the before-and-after effect of #11 and #12 even though they are totally different engines.

[Paul]

Thanks all.

 

 

 

Trains don't really interest me, but even in them, there is opportunity for something connected, but different.

 

 

Paul.

[Black Pearl]

Too many to chose from but a great series, a nice mix of techniques and you've just shown me what I hope will be a great day out with the boys

[Paul]

Thanks BP.

It is only a small place, don't expect too much. Small. But OK.

Paul.

[FUJI]

Like Wallace and Gromit......you enjoyed a great day out, lots to do and lots to see.

I like the rust and decay too.........you have also recorded a good selection of your experiences beautifully......... it looks the kind of place where, a whole day needs to be dedicated to working out best shooting points.

It reminds me, of a rare day at a Zoo recently, I spent it running about ( me running;-) capturing what I could whilst balancing being with friends and a wonderful lunch. If I get chance to return, I will be able to plan my day better, because I know the layout and the pitfalls of attempting to shoot through plate glass, or in the steamy tropical atmosphere of the special Ape Houses.

Just like BPs 36 shot challenge, I have begun to force myself to not just point and shoot, as far as possible each shot is quickly framed in - camera ........not always as easy as you think.

FUJI

[Jon]

Great selection of shots

[Paul]

Thanks lads.

Fuji, I saw most as "grab shots" until I got round to processing them and had to use crops etc to get them looking less like candids.

Paul