The days of steam

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The days of steam

Postby stubbsy on Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:43 pm

Some final shots from Steamfest. There is something about a steam train that our sleek, modern diesel and electric engines lack. These are mostly monochrome to give that old fashioned feel to the images. My entire set of Steamfest photos can be found HERE.

3526 passing through Lochinvar...

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... and arriving at Branxton station

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The engine and drivers

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Finally a colour image of the carriages

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Re: The days of steam

Postby whitey on Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:09 pm

I got a 7 year old that loves trains, I think I will book in for next year.
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Re: The days of steam

Postby Louie on Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:48 pm

These are great, I particularly like the first three.

I love the treatment you have done on #1 and 2, I think you have well achieved your aim of the 'old time look'. The colour one almost looks out of place next to these!

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Re: The days of steam

Postby TonyT on Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:03 pm

I really like the first one
2 & 3 Are good but 1 is the standout for me
the colour one is good but out of place with the others
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Re: The days of steam

Postby surenj on Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:18 pm

Nice set. Love the old age look. Is this all done with lightroom presets?
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