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S&C by robincoombes
Just once in a while everything comes together.
You can wait (the best part of 50 years), you can plan, dream and then its down to little bit of luck, the combination of steam, snow, sun and a Scot on the S&C (Settle and Carlisle) line, is about as rare as it can get this was the only steam along this the most spectacular and highest main line in England between September and March and until a test run the trip was in doubt up until Thursday. The Royal Scot class has made only a handful of runs in the last forty years. Snow in the UK is all too rare and too much and it would not have been possible to drive up to the higher parts of the line.
So on Saturday, it was the right loco, the right headboard, right stock, A Royal Scot No 46115 Scot Guardman resplendent in Brunswick green livery with a maroon rake of Mk1 coaches and Thames Clyde Headboard, a covering of snow and unbelievably the sun poping out at last moment all that was left was take the shot and then get it off the camera safely. The shot is taken as the train was leaving Moorcock Tunnel not far from the summit at Ais Gill
The fact that this was coupled with the sight of seeing the brand new A1 Tornado blasting away from under the roof at Darlington earlier in the day with the up Talisman to Kings Cross and you begin to wonder if it is all a dream in 2009.
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Scott Mitchell
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Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:37
This is an amazing shot. As you say everything came together at just the right time. Beautiful!
Jenny
Jenny
Linda
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Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:39
WOW...... I am blown away by the beauty and clarity of this amazing shot.
Linda
Linda
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ian hatcher
Hi thanks for looking in on my efforts, varied as they are, looking forward to new areas in photography soon.
Kind regards to all.
Chensuriashi.
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:44
Top shot and great composition from a beautiful trip out in the cold, with the camera.
You set out for this shot, and ...you got it!!
Congrats. Chen.
You set out for this shot, and ...you got it!!
Congrats. Chen.
Eamonn Mooney
Hi all,
I am a novice photographer. Although interested in photography for the past 15 years I recently dwelved into digital P. with the purchase of a Nikon D60. Love the camera and really enjoying discovering the lenghts and breaths of its capabilties and mine :). Ve...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:45
All the elements came together just nicely 
fantastic shot really stunning, well captured. Enjoyed reading your photo information.
EamonnM
fantastic shot really stunning, well captured. Enjoyed reading your photo information. EamonnM
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:52
Your description says it all brilliant
Brian......................................
Brian......................................
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:52
That's what photography is all about, right time, right place, right subject and of course, the photographer.
Well composed, good exposure and well done.
Rees
Well composed, good exposure and well done.
Rees
Barbara anne HIRST
I have a wonderful Nikon D80 that is slowly teaching me how to take the photo I see.
Lizzie
Hiya
not much to tell ...lv playing at pretending to be a photgrapher lol
married :)
4 children all grown-up.
4 grandchildren.
Sometimes this place motivates me and other times I wonder why I bother lol some amazing work on here !
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:54
I think WOW is all I can say as well....viewed large its just picture perfect and 1st class photography.
Mary Gillies
Retired two years ago and loving it. Married forty years this April to John and have three children and two grandchildren( ages 12 and 10 ), both of whom have joined ezp recently.Live on the banks of Loch Fyne , Argyll. have always enjoyed photgraphy and now have time t...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 16:58
Thames Clyde Express , I presume this must have been a Glasgow London train. Wonderful shot great detail, worth waiting half a century for.
maryg
maryg
,magic! 
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:01
Brilliant shot. An absolute classic. And yes, you needed all those elements to come together, but you also needed to be there and be good enough to get the shot. So well done. Superb.
Bernie Stafford
I am a photographer based in Cheshire, specialising in landscape & black & white photography.
Although I like any landscapes, I have recently developed a passion for the wild & rugged features of Sutherland - there is quite literally nowhere like it anywhere else in ...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:02
Superb shot - it really has all come together there - good combination of luck, timing & skill!
Exquisite!!!
Exquisite!!!
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:02
Gee thanks everyone really really appreciated, amazed at response
Robin
Thanks for award Starliz
Robin
Thanks for award Starliz
Tom Dee
Hello.Welcome to my portfolio.
My name is Tom.
I live in Brynmawr/Gwent,South Wales.
I am married to Nichola and have two daughters,Rhiannon and Megan.
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:10
Wonderful image Robin.You deserve all the accolades for this one.Stunning.
Tom.
Tom.
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:13
All your homework paid off today, ending with this awesome shot.
Seems like you had a great day Robin.
Well done.
Allan
Seems like you had a great day Robin.
Well done.
Allan
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:17
Awesome shot . Been waiting since Saturday evening to see this shot.I knew you would nail this one from your question last week about snow conditions above Ribblehead.This is a beauty right up there with your very best shot...Phil
ian newton
Hi everyone,Ive been driving a black cab round Liverpool for 22 years on nights and Ive seen it all.
Im a father of 3 two boys 15,18. and my little princess who's 6,and live in Crosby Liverpool my wife Lynsey and i got married at Eilean donan castle in 2002 after livin...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:18
First class Robin,
so get it printed large and framed well worth the wait congrats..
ian
so get it printed large and framed
well worth the wait congrats..ian
Moira Wooldridge
Age: 60. Technically.
Status: Camera widow, fighting back.
Philosophy: Who needs fiction when reality is so amazing?
Favourite word: 'Serendipity' - the gift of making unexpected happy discoveries.
I have been taking photographs for nearly half a century, most of...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:20
Steam, snow and fabulous light - that's a potent mix. Fabulous shot.
Moira
Moira
Glynnis Frith
I live in York & been interest in photography years but till Sept 2006 I only had compact type cameras, my first one was a Kodak 127 film my dad gave me. Then I went to 35mm film compacts but Sept 06 I got my first SLR a Canon EOS 350D & never looked back, I took evenin...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:44
I see you found the snow you were hoping for & the sun came out to give you this stunning image
Glynnis
Glynnis
Peter Lawton
I, have had a interest in photography for a long time but through friends have just been converted to digital photography
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:48
It been siad on previous comments, But What a great shot.
Brilliant.
Peter
Brilliant.
Peter
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 17:52
This image just has to be viewed large. AWESOME. Come on epz team this deserves a HC or Editors choice.
Paul
Paul
Den Thompson
60+ photographer with no specialist subject but wildlife, railways and motor cycle racing are all high on my list of favourites.
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 18:12
A Scot on the Thames-Clyde over the S&C! What more could a railway photographer ask for. Only that the elements worked in your favour and they most certainly did here. The snow,sky,sunlight and even the exhaust (although drifting to the wrong side) framing the subject to maximum effect. 100% PERFECTION!!!!!!!
Den
Den
Trevor
Although I have had an SLR for many years, I have found a new enthusiasm since going digital,particularly since taking early retirement
This is a great site and there are so many inspirational and fantastic shots on here.
I know I have a a lot to learn and I'm tr...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 18:31
I'm not particularly interested in trains or photographing them Robin but..you get my user award for the planning, patience, knowledge and enthusiasm to get a shot like this.
Very impressive.
John
Very impressive.
John
Sylvia Whalley
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I am one of the old school so I try to take the shot at source rather than spending time on the PC using Photo Shop, not that I know much about PS
I Live in York.First camera was a Kodak Instamatic 50 then I was bought a 35 mm SLR in the 70s a Zenith E fully manual,th...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 18:50
I did tell you there was snow up there.Lucky you having the sun out ,every time for the last 2 weekends , as soon as the loco appears the sun hides behind a cloud
Tony
Tony
ron tear
I am an obsessed amatuer photographer. My preferances are wildlife, landscapes,human form, black and white, candids and steam. Generally an all rounder, enjoying the art of photography. That might be on the top of a mountain in Scotland or on the sandbars of Lincolnshir...
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 19:29
Congratulations Robin, worth al that effort and time to get this image. Superbly taken, hear that engine work ! Ron.
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 19:42
Fine winter steam capture, I think the steam mag editor's email must have crashed today with everybody out on Saturday.
Alan
Alan
Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 20:22
Robin nice pic that wind was a big problem,lunds was one of our possible locations but went for shelter at Blea moor
bob
bob
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Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 21:51
Some people can take photographs , unbelievable photographs .
An absolute testimony to research, patience, determination and technical skill .
Kev
An absolute testimony to research, patience, determination and technical skill .
Kev
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This is a passion that is never ending.
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I love to capture that image that makes you go wow. Only do it right once in...
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An exiled scouser living in Geodieland I have been taking pictures of this and that for lots of years but this is my first venture onto a site like EPZ.
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Posted: 9 Feb 2009 - 23:08
WoW - pleased to be 100Th! What to add? Stunning and deserves all the awards
Sarah *
Sarah *
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I have been interested in photography for many years,my interests vary widely from closeup/macro,still life to landscapes,in fact anything that has any photographic challenge.
I started with a brace of Minolta 35mm
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I live in Poole Dorset,married with two boy's.Spent 12 year's in the RAF as an aircraft technician last working on the good old Nimrod aircraft.Love Cornwall and Dorset.Still like anything to do with aircraft,being outdoor's,especially wildlife, bird's, and of course ph...
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Posted: 10 Feb 2009 - 07:22
Quote:
Top shot and great composition from a beautiful trip out in the cold, with the camera.
You set out for this shot, and ...you got it!!
Congrats. Chen.
Top shot and great composition from a beautiful trip out in the cold, with the camera.
You set out for this shot, and ...you got it!!
Congrats. Chen.
Best train shot I have seen yet - well deserved of all the awards given
Clive Armitage
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I've had a lot of fun with the uploads and banter. I get away with murder in Photoshop and look in awe at some of the excellent work displayed in EPZ.
A fascinating and hi...
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 - 11:07
Truly magnificent Robin
I have never seen so many (well deserved) awards on one photograph.
Clive
I have never seen so many (well deserved) awards on one photograph.
Clive
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 - 12:34
This is a superb shot. I recommend you send it to Steam Railway Magazine. My attempts a few months ago, to photograph this loco, all went wrong and I ended up with very poor photos indeed.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 - 13:05
Not just an amazing steam train photograph, but an amazing photograph in it's own right!!
Superb
Superb
Keith Reilly
Hi
Don't laugh but I live in Birmingham as you will probably tell from my uploads.
I like taking pictures...any pictures, but I would like to get some really good shots of WILDLIFE,as that has been a passion for the past 50 years.
Apart from having a go with a coupl...
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I live in York & been interest in photography years but till Sept 2006 I only had compact type cameras, my first one was a Kodak 127 film my dad gave me. Then I went to 35mm film compacts but Sept 06 I got my first SLR a Canon EOS 350D & never looked back, I took evenin...
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 - 16:23
Wonderfull shot we got her at hellwith bridge a realy great day for the hundreds that lined the track
Jouko Makkonen
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Posted: 11 Feb 2009 - 13:36
Super, I know one or two railway buffs that will be green with envy.
Well planned, well executed plus the bit of luck that took it to another level.
Penny
Well planned, well executed plus the bit of luck that took it to another level.
Penny
Posted: 11 Feb 2009 - 18:00
Yes it all has to come together, timing ,good light ,snow, etc,etc but you still have to make it count and you certainly done that with this image....
Outstanding...
Tony
Outstanding...
Tony
John Larry
I live in Verwood, Dorset and have been doing photography for about 30 years. I enter international and national exhibitions around the world and have had nearly 1400 acceptances
Posted: 11 Feb 2009 - 19:59
Absolutely superb !! I love the way the steam contrasts with the dark cloud. A picture to die for
Martin
Martin
Posted: 11 Feb 2009 - 23:07
You can sell this ive seen prints for sale not half as good as this 10/10
Darren Athersmith
Passionate about all things photographic and producing images to the highest quality possible.
I find this site an excellent source of inspiration and a lot of the images posted are simply outstanding, there is a lot of talent here to learn from.
Posted: 12 Feb 2009 - 08:48
Fantastic, don't you just love it when a plan comes together! I'm very happy for you.
Darren.
Darren.
Martin West
23/08/2009
Time for a long over due update! I'm a Landscaper at heart, lucky enough to live on the edge of the Peak District and am often found out there at ridiculously early or late times when work/weather/time allows. I am also trying to vary my work at the moment...
Posted: 14 Feb 2009 - 15:08
Like wow! A terrific image, well done for all the awards....all fully deserved!
Lesley
I have been keen on photogrpahy for the last 3 years and am trying to improve both my technique and processing skills.
I especially like landscape photography.
I joined EPZ about 12 months ago and have found some great people on this site who have inspired and helped ...
Posted: 16 Feb 2009 - 00:09
Your write up compliments the fabulous shot perfectly, awesome!!
Congratulations on getting the shot and the awards.
Congratulations on getting the shot and the awards.
Posted: 16 Feb 2009 - 09:07
Certainly worth the wait - Outstanding in every way!
Congrats on all the awards, much deserved.
Ayelet
Congrats on all the awards, much deserved.
Ayelet
Posted: 16 Feb 2009 - 12:28
Amazing clarity in this picture, I really enjoy the crispness here. Great shot indeed!
Paolo
Paolo
Terry McKenna
Hello, fellow ePHOTOziners,
My interests in photography are varied. However, I have a passion for all things nature. I am lucky that my home town, Peterborough, is surrounded by some excellent nature reserves, the Great Fen Project in particular. Although the area lack...
Posted: 16 Feb 2009 - 13:50
Highest quality image! Worthy of any "railways" magazine. Well composed & well taken in every aspect.
Terry
Terry
Posted: 21 Feb 2009 - 12:25
What a fabulous shot. This really captures the essence of steam! I would love to have a shot like this in my portfolio. Well done!
Posted: 23 Feb 2009 - 22:26
Can any image on EPZ ever have received so many awards? I doubt it - but my goodness everyone of them is justly deserved. I sprained my wrist scrolling down to the bottom of the comments. Many congratulations.
robert
Very new convert to digital photography (refugee of a faithful old Pentax MX which I still keep loaded with film). Still finding my way around the camera (Pentax K10D) but I am constantly amazed by what it can do.
Posted: 2 Mar 2009 - 11:52
So pleased to be 220th! What a wonderful image where everything got together in just one tiny moment - lovely scenery, great engine, crispy winter weather, snow, sun and of course your skills and dedication to steam trains history. All awards much deserved. Congratulations!
Posted: 27 Mar 2009 - 10:30
One of the best steam shots taken in the last 40 years or more! I almost made it to this point, but got a canny one anyway, not in this league though.
All things conspired for once in the right way!
Truely magical.
Thanks Craig.
All things conspired for once in the right way!
Truely magical.
Thanks Craig.
Jonathan Leandro Bebeagua-Payne
Author, traveller. Soy medio Ingles y medio Gibraltareņo - tambien 'llanito' .... :-)
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 - 23:23
This is the BEST shot i have seen of a steam train, I am very jealous.
Congratulations, Regards Mac. (camspiritbear)
Congratulations, Regards Mac. (camspiritbear)
Barry Bullen
Born in 1943 so I'm getting on a bit, which explains my slow learning curve when using photo programs such as Photoshop, I would love to give HDR ago.
Chris
Born in England in 1935 (do the maths!) and subsequently spent nearly 30 years in East Malaysia and Brunei. Move to Canada in 1978. I have owned good cameras since a teenager but in latter years never shot much other than family and travel records.
Starting using Dig...
Posted: 30 Dec 2009 - 14:51
Stunning! love train. Well done,
Happy New Year and all the best,
Denise
Happy New Year and all the best,
Denise
Posted: 16 Jan 2010 - 18:17
Great Photograph - My great-grandfather used to drive this class of loco on the Preston to Carlisle route with LMS. Great to see such a good photograph.
Posted: 5 Feb 2010 - 19:11
Robin You get my vote. I'd be over the moon with that shot. Every Railway Mag should be chasing you for the image.
Posted: 25 Feb 2010 - 12:39
This has to be the most comments I've ever seen for a shot. I agree with all the above.. Nice one!
Scott