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Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 23 January 2009 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
Also found in Ringoes NJ rail yard in November 2008.
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john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Superb selective focus; it really directs our attention.
23 Jan 2009 6:42am
@GJC: Lol...no but I don't think they were too strict. This yard is used by serious railroad enthusiasts. They are individual private owners who restore train cars, for their own private use...it is not their profession but rather it is hobby they are very passionate about. It is like taking model railroading to the extreme level. One guy lives there in his restored car...It is a very large car complete with all the amenities including a modern office. I have not seen the interior or met the man but I have talked to other owners who know him well. It is a very interesting group of people from various walks of life that share this passion.
Sien from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Excellent detail and nice colors Laurie!
Have a good Weekend!
Grz Sien
23 Jan 2009 11:54am
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A fabulous crisp image, Laurie. The colors sing.
23 Jan 2009 12:16pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Nice shot Laurie and I applaud your choice of depth of field. The colours are wonderful!
23 Jan 2009 1:41pm
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Excellent cadrage, très belles lumière et couleurs!
23 Jan 2009 1:48pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Railroad yards are such a treasure trove of unexpected images like this . . a kind of unintentional art !
23 Jan 2009 2:09pm
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
This is a great image with beautiful colors, nicely captured Laurie... especially I love this wonderful light here.
23 Jan 2009 2:35pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Interesting image and interesting back story. A railroad for big kids.
23 Jan 2009 4:04pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
I love photographing locomotives.
Terrific composition with the background for the sign.
23 Jan 2009 4:37pm
Marcie from United States
Love the composition and bright color. The yellows are awesome!!!
23 Jan 2009 4:42pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
great lighting, colors, and the intersecting angles make the image really interesting.....
23 Jan 2009 8:38pm
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Interesting shot...good DOF.
23 Jan 2009 9:29pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
A good composition with clean colors and sharp detail.
23 Jan 2009 11:12pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Bright, detailed, and superb color saturation making a great shot.
23 Jan 2009 11:33pm
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Thanks for the response. I had no idea! That is just amazing. I assume this is a hobby of some rather wealthy people? Can they take their cars to other places by train (like mobile home)? Really interesting phenomenon!
24 Jan 2009 12:36am
@GJC: I think it is a pretty diverse group of people. Some wealthy but not all. They often buy the cars in pretty bad shape and put a lot of time and sweat into working on them and restoring them which can take years.
Yes some do transport the cars to different places from time to time. They "loan" them to different recreational rail lines for show and tourist rides etc. as well.
Some people have Cabooses that they keep in this yard and use them like weekend campers with their families...it is really fun for their kids. Sleeping in a caboose using a little pot belly stove for heat...really cool. They even decorate them for the holidays.
I think they pay some sort of storage fee to the yard to keep the train there. It is also home base for the Black River and Western Railroad which you can read more about here. and here.
JJ from Jersey City, United States
awesome shot, such vivid yellow and great DOF selection
24 Jan 2009 2:29am
One from Açores, Portugal
A composition very good, beautiful color and depth of field ! Congratulations !
24 Jan 2009 2:56am
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Great DOF and fabulous clarity and colours! Great shot Laurie!
24 Jan 2009 9:17am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
I'm a-technical so I guess I'm not authorized :) Beautiful clear colors and a great composition.
24 Jan 2009 9:24am
dominik from Paris, France
Beaucoup de couleurs et de lumière pour ce passage interdit. Cela donne envie d'y entrer par curiosité, bien vu...
24 Jan 2009 11:05am
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Laurie - this shot is very well composed. I also like how the sign is backlit and glows somewhat. Nice job..
24 Jan 2009 4:20pm
Jose Antonio from Barcelona, Spain
Estupenda composición. Encuadre y colorido. El desenfoque del fondo a 2,8 resalta el cartel y el mensaje es más directo. La nitidez de tus fotos es increible. Un saludo.
24 Jan 2009 5:39pm
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Interesting subject, great light and composition :)
24 Jan 2009 10:19pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Excellent framing and fascinating color combination. Love the way you composed this shot, excellent work!
24 Jan 2009 10:43pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Of course when I see that sign... it makes me want to move the sign... hehehehe
25 Jan 2009 2:45am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Careful selection of an everyday scene and excellent technique has produced a really memorable image.
25 Jan 2009 3:44am
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
i see those all the time - it just means "photographers welcome"!
26 Jan 2009 10:26am
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
OH yeah - I'm tempted to burst right through your picture ;)
27 Jan 2009 8:54pm
Nikon D700
1/6400 second
F/2.8
ISO 125
50 mm