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Life as a Railway Crossing Signal


Life as a Railway Crossing Signal
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Collins (spike1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 0 N: 464] (4321)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-07
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, 17-40mm/f4L
Exposure: f/5.6, 26 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): evvka's favorite from TL#1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-12-07 8:16
Viewed: 834
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Life as a railway crossing signal can be a fairly difficult existance at times.

Not only do you have to perform the role in all sorts of weather extremes, it is necessary to be ready to go into action at all hours of the day and night.

Having said that, the benefits of knowing that you perform such a vital community service probably outweighs any negatives.

As well as that, the constant stream of visitors that come by rail and road would always be most welcome.

This signal was captured waiting for its next period of service.

(Please note that the medication should kick in again soon!)

PP: levels and saturation adjust, addition of red to crossing lights, blur / smudge / Gaussian Blur to reds, addition of a few of the stars (some already in the original), frame.
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Beautiful shot, Peter! A lovely composition and a good use of the sunset light. A stunning image!

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  • LuciG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1286 W: 153 N: 729] (8681)
  • [2005-12-07 8:28]

ola Peter!
Adoro a cor do ceu com as estralas a brilhar. é uma boa foto nocturna!
Bom trabalho!
Luci.

Hi Peter,
Very nice night capture, the gradients in the sky are beautiful! I love the dots of colour and also the stars... Good composition with interesting details...
Regards,
Pablo -

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  • evvka (97)
  • [2005-12-07 8:44]

Hello Peter,
very nice colours. Magic photograph.
Ewa

MORE STARS, please. I need more stars.
My pills have yet to take effect also.
Good alternative to the last one. This one at rest. Very peaceful.
I award you the highest honour this country can make. The Laughing Boy nedal. Wear it with pride.

very very nice, never mind, all artists need some degree of madness to create! I love the colours, the crisp feel to it, it has 'bite' THANX, M, (*_*)

very original and artistic shot peter :)
well composed

Love it!
The cloud explains how the train has moved...
The sky color is lovely...
Garo

Its so nice to see the stars in this scene. Lovely nightshot.

beautiful lighting once again. Great mood here and nice colors. Really nice. JP

Hi Peter,
wow, what a wonderful shot, I love the dark colours and the stars.
Your motive is so interesting, very well done, I like it very much, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Lovely colours Peter and great PP work. Good mood you have created here. Don't worry folks Peter is Victorian, that mob are half mad anyway :). Sorry Peter, TFS
David

Hello Peter,

Absolutely wonderful photograph!!! The composition is excellent and the twilight capture is outstanding. Very creative idea and presentation. The sky colors are special!!! If taking medication inhibits your creativity please stop! Just beautiful Peter.

Kevin

I like the mood that sky suggest behind. The clouds, the brightfull stars. the shadow of the railway and especially the resudual daylight in the horizon! Great shot!

Hello Peter
(from the land of Major Less Hiddings''Bush Tucker man '' and The Flying Doctors in Coopers Crossing''
lol.. as you see we have yourseries on TV here to.
Lets not forget''Yibbedah Yibbedo '' gone Fishing with Rex Hunt Ok .. your photo Peter, yep mate, the
Dutch Jury likes it ans send a rewarding two points.
Have a good day/evening my friend and 'C U soon'
\John

These two (this one and the next one) pictures are.....are...are....I cannot find the words,...
let say in my favorites, here the up-coming sun light, the colours, averything is wonderfull and so sharp!!!!

points tomorrow, no more left

Hello Peter!

An another stunning and beautiful signature shot! The light behind the railway signs and barrier , and these stars in a dark sky. A real pleasure for my eyes.

Keep on your good work!
Robert !

PTS tomorrow , I am broke for a while already.

What an excellent photo!
I love in particular the blue tones of the sky and the contrast they form with the red lights.
Excellent!

From other photo of yours I have seen, I may add that I really like your framings.

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