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Back a few weeks ago we took our U3A (University of the Third Age) Photography group to Tanfield Railway, in the excellent company also of John Chambers (alsoppdigitalart).
We set the group the challenge of finding three different pictures: a general view, a close-up/detail and a people picture. So I thought I had better upload my efforts. This is the general view for starters – the elephants' graveyard beside the engine sheds. This was the element in the challenge that I found the hardest, because I'm much more comfortable with details.
For those of you who object to being conscripted into silly games, and may have missed yesterday's development, the site has backed down and now allows us to opt out of VS Win/Lose roulette. There's also an opt-out, under Buzz Options, just covering Buzz notifications. I will miss the surreal humour of the pairings, but I think I can get by without it.
Thanks for looking,
Moira
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D90  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 16.0-85.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 5 Sep 2012 - 11:55 AM |
| Focal Length: | 16mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/3.5 |
| Aperture: | f/14.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/80sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -1/3 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Shutter speed priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | No Flash |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | The Tanfield Challenge 1 |
| Username: | 
mrswoolybill |
| Uploaded: | 3 Oct 2012 - 8:05 AM |
| Tags: | Locomotives, Photo journalism, Railway, Transport |
| Votes: | 59 |
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A fascinating shot that epitomises the comings and goings of trains.
Quote: A fascinating shot that epitomises the comings and goings of trains.
That's what I wanted to convey Lynne, although the trains have long since stopped going anywhere. Thanks.
Quote: For those of you who object to being conscripted into silly games, and may have missed yesterday's development, the site has backed down and now allows us to opt out of VS Win/Lose roulette. There's also an opt-out, under Buzz Options, just covering Buzz notifications. I will miss the surreal humour of the pairings, but I think I can get by without it
perhaps there should be a once a year contest, played off like the FA Cup...you have a `shoot off' against an opponent and the whole of epz votes whoever to the next round. Each round requires a new challenge!! That's my answer to the world's problems anyway.
anyway...back to your photo...you seem a little `crossed' between general and detail here 
I see some great close up opportunities on the rh side of the frame...but perhaps you should have got down lower 
Thanks folks. Jeff, there's enough detail to keep a girl occupied for a week here, after a while you sort of OD on it. I did take pictures that concentrate more on the general view, but I don't actually like them so much!
Moira
Brilliant shot Moira, great composition, textures and tones I like this a lot
Hugh
Lovely shapes, textures and tones, Moira, and the left side does put it into context. But definitely a 'detail' shot with scale rather than a 'wider' shot with foreground interest.... I'd appeal if i were in your U3A group 
Dave
I like to use the same phrase, " juxtaposition of scales," it explains the main aspect of the compo which includes the circles, and that is what makes it special. The rust and texture must also be mentioned, of course. Wonderful frame!
You've given me an idea for a project Moira. The three-different-views idea. I was feeling a bit so-so about what to do so thank you for that.
Re your own picture, I love the closeness of the front of the engine and the saying Goodbye to the other one. Super. And excellent DOF too.
BTW, have you noticed that the people who want to scrap the current voting/comment system are those that either don't use it or don't get many votes. Seems they just want to spoil it for others and it's nothing to do with encouraging newbies as I've not noticed these spoilsports joining in and encouraging others to any great, or just any, extent. - IMHO of course. Hey ho, there goes any further clicks from Pete. ).
A wonderfully composed image Moira, one which really brings the scene alive. The choice of point of view really provides one with the opportunity to immediately take in the environment whilst not being overly obtrusive. From then on in the view seems to unfold, as it works its way to the next awaiting carriage and beyond. In summary a brilliant composition, capture from a carefully chosen vantage point.
Regards Nathan
If I may add the company was a real bonus for me, I really did enjoy everything and everyone. Thanks for invite.
Seeing I have been there many times I feel you have given a true capture for what is available, textures, shapes,detail, close ups, rust...O there's plenty of rust to go around, colours, and oil, and the list goes on. So nice work Moira you attack things with passion and it shows in the captures you see, good work.
John
Thanks everyone, and particularly John for his support that day.
Chris, I like to go out with a project in mind, it gives me a structure to work on, and motivation. This was taken four weeks ago today - we are about to set off for Gateshead to meet up with the group at the Sage. We are setting the challenges of - a composition for b&w conversion, to be worked on at next month's meeting; and curves plus reflections.
Re the site developments - Chris, it always fascinates me how the people who spend most time complaining about the Gallery are the ones who never show their faces here!
Moira
A well composed shot Moira - those foreground shapes are very strong and the diagonal lines lead the eye into the picture very well
Helen
Yes, I noticed a new feature thingy saying you could opt out of the VS under settings, so I did!
A great composition and capture here, Moira, and some fine rust Mikbee would be proud of owning!
Trev
Cheers everyone. We are back from the Sage - architectural abstracts, b&w in mind - rather more my comfort zone I guess.
Moira
Super dof Moira, great view point, wonderful subject matter and HEY! have an award on me
John
Hopefully the VS system will soon be consigned to the scrap heap rather like these poor engines and carriages.
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