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previous / nextI shot this next to the old Bethlehem Steel plant just before getting chased away by security. They were very nice about it and just told me to finish up quickly and that I could shoot as much as I liked from the parking area that was adjacent to the property.
For the last few weeks I've done all my editing in Lightroom. I have learned to speed edit by making my own presets for just about everything. I pretty much avoid photoshop all together which is pretty cool. I cannot remember the last time I took an image into photoshop.
Nikon D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8
1/200 second
F/9.0
ISO 200
28 mm
For the last few weeks I've done all my editing in Lightroom. I have learned to speed edit by making my own presets for just about everything. I pretty much avoid photoshop all together which is pretty cool. I cannot remember the last time I took an image into photoshop.
Nikon D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8
1/200 second
F/9.0
ISO 200
28 mm
Labels: Industrial, Pennsylvania, trains, transportation
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posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
17 Comments:
at least they were nice.. :D love the light in this scene.. nice shot! :)
Great shot, yeah it's good they didn't take the camera and delete your photos!
@Bookbabie...Thanks...there was no issue taken with me getting the photos...I was just over the line in terms of where I was standing when I took them. There was a huge empty public parking lot just a few feet away with very good views which was fine to shoot from. I was just on the wrong side of the "invisible" line that separated private railroad property with public property. I was there to get the sun behind the rail-car. But security didn't really mind, they just told me to finish up quickly. I managed a handful more shots before going to the lot. I think it was more a matter of my safety since those were active tracks. I imagine they get a lot of people there photographing by the old steel mill. I've been there on a few occasions and this was one of the few times when I was the only photographer there. It was also the first time I was there when no trains actually came through...the ones that were there were "parked". A sign of the times I suppose.
There is a big difference between security guards and rules for safety and security guards who love to have a bit of power. Sounds like these guys were the safety kind, and that's of benefit to all of us. It's so hard to not take that extra step to get a great photograph. And, of course you had the have the sun in the composition just so. I love this one.
Too bad all security guards don't have a bit of photographer in them. Then, they'd understand!
@ Bo...actually this particular security guard told me to come back at dusk when the lights come on...they put red lights shining on the old blast furnaces which is supposed to make them look red-hot. I came back but they didn't really look as realistic as I had hoped...Oh well.
I hear Lightroom's pretty powerful, I had a trial version 2-3 years ago, but that was pretty much it. I love the sky here, it lights up the entire picture wonderfully.
I like particularly the cool atmosphere caused by the blue shades and the great lighting. Well exposed and framed.
lovely composition Laurie
Like the rail lines running perfectly through this image. Great job with Lightroom. I use it all the time for my raw images. But still do the final touches in PS. Like the clarity and sharpness here.
Fantastic light!
Hi Laurie
Very Nice compo! I'm found of this kind of shot. I want more ;)
Marvelous capture, Laurie. Lightroom is terrific isn't it.
Love the point of view.. Lovely capture... great composition.
I like your use of back lighting in this image. Very nice indeed. I think I've shot from this same spot. Didn't have any trouble with security here though I have been turned away from other nearby positions.
Something about trains that appeal to me. Maybe it's their size, sounds, and massive steel. Impressive image. I would have expected this entire tank car to be shadowed from the back lighting.
I too use Lightroom, but finish up post processing in PS Elements.
I love the lighting, especially between the railway cars. (And glad to hear you've discovered the joys of Lightroom. Since switching over myself two years ago, I rarely even open Photoshop for anything other the heavy-duty stuff.
very nice image here!
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