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Archive 2009 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

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skyvan wrote:
Cool shot. I see some people asking if it is HDR, I'm just wondering how one would get an HDR shot of a moving vehicle considering you'd want at least one overexposed image that would mean a longer shutter time and even bracketed bursting you would end up with three images that are different enough that they'd be hard to put together. Please tell me if I'm wrong as I love HDR and it would be awesome to be able to do HDR of moving subjects.

Thank you

As I've mentioned, this image is not an HDR. Moving subjects make it much more difficult, but it *can* be done. What I do is, I usually shoot the scene with all my HDR shots, then when the train is in the composition where I want it, I shoot that frame. I do 'normal' HDR except for the image with the train in it. After I've gotten the HDR where I want it, I then blend the HDR image with the train shot, using layer masks.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:11 AM

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p.2 #2 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

gugs wrote:
nice one as usual, with that special Jack Photoshop Obrien touch

Guy

Thanks Guy, much appreciated

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:12 AM

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p.2 #3 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Quickeye wrote:
BTW Jack, Did you solve your "milky" LCD Problem?

Terry

No, not yet. I have the replacement LCD protective cover, but I can't remove the old one. It's *only* stuck on with some secret agent stickum stuff, but I can't get it to budge. One day soon I'm going to send to it the shop for repair/replacement. It's really not that big of a deal right now, but I would like to have it fixed.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:14 AM

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p.2 #4 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

NightOwl Cat wrote:
Ooooooo.. NICE! That sky is poppin' and that yellow is bold!

Thanks man

I used a Multiply layer on the sky, and the sun is popping the nose. I then increased the contrast a bit to further 'pop' the colors.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:16 AM

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p.2 #5 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

dj dunzie wrote:
Yowzers... this one is right on track! Fantastic.

Thanks dj!

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:16 AM

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p.2 #6 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

great shot and killer pp

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:20 AM

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p.2 #7 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Two23 wrote:
Hey, you left some track in front of the train instead of having it almost running out of the frame. That looks MUCH better.

I doubt it's HDR. The shaded side is as dark as I would expect, and it's difficult to do true HDR on moving subjects. Most trains move at something like 40-50 mph, depending on class of track. This one looks like at least class 3.

Kent in SD

Hello Kent, thanks for commenting. Well, to be honest, I shoot them a lot of different ways. Some people like my 'rule of thirds' train shots, and a few like them more centered like this one. Glad you like this one!

The track here is 132lb welded rail on concrete ties. This train is heading into a 45mph zone going over the river and on into town. They are usually hitting 50mph coming into this curve.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:21 AM

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p.2 #8 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

cbfabbri wrote:
a 3D train, fantastic image.

Thank you, glad you like it

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:22 AM

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p.2 #9 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

codetalker wrote:
I'm a sucker for train shots .... excellent job.

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:23 AM

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ishootsports3 wrote:
great shot and killer pp

Thank you

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:23 AM

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p.2 #11 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Hey jack
Really great as usual
Just keep them coming
Tim

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:51 AM

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p.2 #12 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Jack OBrien wrote:
For those of you that enjoy trains...

With such pic, difficult no to

Great as always, Jack

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM

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p.2 #13 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Tim Ashton wrote:
Hey jack
Really great as usual
Just keep them coming
Tim

Thanks Tim. I wish I could get some different road names. Man, CSX stuff is boring

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:36 PM

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John Hanon wrote:
Jack OBrien wrote:
For those of you that enjoy trains...

With such pic, difficult no to

Great as always, Jack

Thank you John

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:36 PM

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p.2 #15 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

I'm so very glad I didn't sell my D2x. Withdrew it from sale at the last moment thanks to the urging of a fellow FMer, who knew I'd regret letting it go. Was he ever right.

Great, great train shot. Great processing.

I've forwarded the page to my son-in-law, who's a train freak. Shoots trains every chance he gets. He's been shooting trains for over 30 years, ever since he was a kid. But he's never really managed a shot like yours. He shoots with a Canon 350D, poor fellow .... :-)

- Steve

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:48 PM

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p.2 #16 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Jack OBrien wrote:

I wish I could get some different road names. Man, CSX stuff is boring

At least you aren't stuck with NS. Ever try to photo a Jumping Jackass at night? I am blessed with a pretty good variety of color schemes. I have DME when I'm in a blue mood, D&I when I want something bright and yellow, NENE or E&E when I need a bright red engine against the snow, Minnesota Southern when I want Geeps painted in the John Deere color scheme. And then there's BNSF with their color of the hour power. Never know what will show up on a BNSF train. Today it was KCS and CN. I have a shot somewhere of a BNSF train with eight engines, and every one had a different paint scheme.

Downside is I live in Branchline Land, and trains can be hours apart. Or days apart on some lines. Of course, a mere two hours south of me is the UP double mainline with enough yellow to fill a monthly quota in just one evening.

Kent in SD

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM

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p.2 #17 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Poster quality

Thank's for sharing .

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:17 AM

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p.2 #18 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Two23 wrote:
Jack OBrien wrote:

I wish I could get some different road names. Man, CSX stuff is boring

Kent in SD

Here's some of the variety I *used* to get, from 2004, Nikon D100

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:37 AM

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p.2 #19 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Mert wrote:
Poster quality

Thank's for sharing .

Thanks Mert

Wow, man, haven't heard from you in a *long* time.

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:39 AM

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p.2 #20 · Train Shot D2x and 35mm f/2

Jack,

I am doing a pretty cool gig right now and have been using the 35mm on the D3 *a Lot*, man i used to like it on the crop cameras but stopped using it for some reason when i got the D3. Big mistake

, man it is a great lens and i am glad i am using it again now that i got it out of the bag lately

.

I love your first image and man look how great the D100 stuff still looks , I will Always have a tender spot for that camera

J

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:48 AM

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