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    Train Stattion

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    Re: Train Stattion

    What a striking image and I look forward to viewing it again when I get home to my own monitor.
    Looking at it on my tin can at work I would like to see equal lighting, especially on both sides of the lower arch. Also a slight change in position would have left the two uplights directly in line with each other. This is overbeyond nit picking however.
    Lovely forms and shapes and I think this would also work without the person but having her/him there gives it that something extra which makes it that much better.
    A large print of this and you will have them stopping in their tracks and late for their trains.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    Good eye for a great shot!
    Might be a little soft.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    the post shows then it doesn't then it does.....sigh
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    Re: Train Stattion

    Very good, Yoyo. I think Tom makes a good suggestion in standing over some to the right to strengthen the symetry. the human element is good, but this one and his/her spose is not adding much. Still, with or without it's a great image.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    If you're moving over to the right for the symmetry, then wait a bit for the light to move and get that in the centre of the archway too.
    I think it definitely needs that human interest, but have to agree on the pose, sorry.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    The idea of getting the overhead into the frame is great but you aren't squared to the wall so everything looks a dad crooked.

    If you can get back to this location I am sure it will yield a fantastic image if you pay attention to all the details in the viewfinder. Even so this is very good-it is just that it could be so much better.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    This is very nice yoyo.I like this composition as it seems to have a flow from left to right.Does that make any sense?
    I'm also impressed by the exposure,excellent control of the light.
    Just my thoughts...Well done.

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    Re: Train Stattion

    Nice work Yoyo, You have have really put up some good ones lately. My only suggestion would be to skew the upper right slightly so it is level. Nice capture.
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    Re: Train Stattion

    Hi Tom, Thanks for the kind words and the suggestions.

    Hi Frog, Yes, the shot is a bit soft as it was shot at the maximum aperture. Thanks.

    Hi Gary, Yes, a perfect symmetry would have a higher impact. Thanks a lot.

    Hi PAul, Agreed with your suggestions. Thanks a lot.

    Hi MB, Thanks for the helpful tips. They are all valid.

    Hi Rick, Yes, your interpreation makes sense to me. Thanks again for the kind words.

    Hi Greg, Thanks for the compliment. Your suggestion about the skewness is valid.

    yoyo

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    Re: Train Stattion

    WOW!
    I think it's fine!
    It's a wonderful composition, it's symmetrical, it's balance, it's contrast, it's repeative, it's great!
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    Re: Train Stattion

    Terrific shot. Great use of existing geometry to create a wonderfully mysterious composition. B&W works really well here.

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    Re: Train Stattion

    I'm in total agreement with nps.......the geometry really makes this one. I like it a lot.
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