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Steam Train In The Rain

Yesterday it was raining on and off so I decided to take my flash and try to get a few shots. I like the look of smoke and steam when there is a lite rain.

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Wacky roger

Aug 17, 2008 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #2 · Steam Train In The Rain

To me, number one is the best shot. I think it looses something, impact, in the B&W conversion. It goes flat. Three & Four are beautiful. But one is mighty!

Aug 17, 2008 at 09:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · Steam Train In The Rain

Roger, #1 is really a great capture! I really like the way the fill flash worked on the headlight. BP

Aug 18, 2008 at 01:25 AM

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p.1 #4 · Steam Train In The Rain

I like them all, the B&W has a timeless quality and presents the smoke in a more dynamic way, great job, imo

Joe

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Aug 18, 2008 at 01:38 AM

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p.1 #5 · Steam Train In The Rain

Agree with above, the first one is simply awesome. There is just enough color in it to "POP" it on the screen and lock your eyes into it. Great Job.

Darn! These really make we want to go back up to the Chama area for a couple weeks.

Thanks for posting them.

Aug 18, 2008 at 02:04 AM

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p.1 #6 · Steam Train In The Rain

I agree about #1 but all are extremely well taken! Great job!
Dan

Aug 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM

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p.1 #7 · Steam Train In The Rain

487, blowing the mud rng at Lobato, has my vote. I find that "Mighty" is a good title for #1. Just goes to show, Rain or shine , is fine.
Tom

Aug 18, 2008 at 02:56 PM

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p.1 #8 · Steam Train In The Rain

Pandacat wrote:
To me, number one is the best shot. I think it looses something, impact, in the B&W conversion. It goes flat. Three & Four are beautiful. But one is mighty!

Thanks Pandacat for looking and for the nice comment.

Wacky roger

Aug 19, 2008 at 01:56 AM

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p.1 #9 · Steam Train In The Rain

Great shots, I really like the first one. The second is good, but I enjoy the color in the first=)

Aug 19, 2008 at 02:09 AM

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p.1 #10 · Steam Train In The Rain

Wow! I can smell the coal from here.

Larry

Aug 19, 2008 at 02:57 AM

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p.1 #11 · Steam Train In The Rain

My favorite is #4, but it needs more saturation and contrast. It would be great if it were punched up!

Bela

Aug 20, 2008 at 05:46 AM

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p.1 #12 · Steam Train In The Rain

I agree with Panda that the B&W loses something, which is surprising.

Have you tried other types of B&W conversion?

I don't know much about post software yet, but I've been using DxO's Film Pack recently, and it has a lot of variations for B&W. Also selenium and a few Sepias, of course. You might want to try the demo.

I ran your first pic through Film Pack, and made a bunch variations with toners, positive & negative film, and various grains. A few of them are wonderful, even from the source posted-jpeg. I have about 15 meg of small tifs you can look at. Send me your email address and I'll send them to you.

Edited by Cableaddict on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:31 AM GMT

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Aug 20, 2008 at 10:05 AM

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p.1 #13 · Steam Train In The Rain

OK, I dumbed them down with my Mac. They lost a bit of quality, but you cn still get a sense of what this software does. I went a little heavy with the grain, as I think that gives a more retro look.

A few of my favorites:

1 Tri-Z 100 B&W
2 Astia 100
3 crossed-processed Elite 100, low sat / low contrast

Edited by Cableaddict on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:50 AM GMT

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Aug 20, 2008 at 11:04 AM

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p.1 #14 · Steam Train In The Rain

Rogelio! Great set, buddy. #1 just like it is, Sir. I opened the thread and said "Oh Boy"
he's at it again. Ya really captured the feel and scale of the moment.

Aug 20, 2008 at 11:10 AM

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p.1 #15 · Steam Train In The Rain

More:

1 crossed-processed Elite 100, low saturation
- this one looked very different from the earlier one, before I down-sizes it.

2 Kodachrome 64 - excellent.

3 PanF Plus B&W, lowered contrast

Edited by Cableaddict on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:51 AM GMT

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Aug 20, 2008 at 11:15 AM

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p.1 #16 · Steam Train In The Rain

Three more:

1 Sepia, low contrast
2 Terra Sepia, high grain
3 HPS800, lowered contrast -this last is my favorite.

Edited by Cableaddict on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:51 AM GMT

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Edited on Aug 21, 2008 at 06:51 AM

Aug 20, 2008 at 11:20 AM

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p.1 #17 · Steam Train In The Rain

My favourite is the Kodachrome 64, it has nice tones.

Aug 20, 2008 at 01:18 PM

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p.1 #18 · Steam Train In The Rain

My favourite is #1, a lovely shot, well done!

Aug 20, 2008 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #19 · Steam Train In The Rain

Chloe says "wow, wow, wow wow" I don't like #4, but I like #1

Aug 20, 2008 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #20 · Steam Train In The Rain

I agree, obviously! Having the conductor in the shot makes it extra special.

Aug 20, 2008 at 10:45 PM

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p.1 #21 · Steam Train In The Rain

#1 and Kodachrome. Still wondering how I can get my wife to believe a trip to Colorado and steam trains equal a cruise for our 25th anniversary.

Aug 20, 2008 at 11:43 PM

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p.1 #22 · Steam Train In The Rain

#1 is an awesome picture, definately a wall hanger. Good job.

~Bill~

Aug 21, 2008 at 09:39 PM

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p.1 #23 · Steam Train In The Rain

That looks like some really narrow guage track, or is it a trick of perspective?

Aug 21, 2008 at 09:50 PM

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p.1 #24 · Steam Train In The Rain

WOW! you make it easy to see what train buffs love. My pick is #1. In its almost monochromatic look, it still has a feeling of timelessness, but there is just a hint of color to bring stronger emotion. Great capture!

Aug 21, 2008 at 09:55 PM

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p.1 #25 · Steam Train In The Rain

Yes, narrow gauge - 3 ft., as compared the "standard gauge" at 4'8.5."

Aug 22, 2008 at 11:48 PM


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