Great Central Railway 12th November 2006 Swithland viaduct GWR Large Priarie 4141 backlit by the evening sun.This was the evening run back from Leicester North to Loughborough.One of the best locations to watch steam on the Great Central.
This photo was taken on November 12, 2006 in Swithland, England, GB.
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*Firefox, Matt Ots, contemplative imaging, Old Sawley Youth, and 29 other people added this photo to their favorites.
*Firefox (45 months ago | reply)
Love the sepia treatment, it always works well with steam.
I presume that Tornado is still facing South?
FlyingScotsman4472 (45 months ago | reply)
Yes 60163 is facing south.Thanks for your comment much appreciated.
Kieran H (45 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
loose_grip_99 (45 months ago | reply)
Fantastic atmosphere. Makes Bradgate Park look like a mountain!
I'm sure they will turn one round again someday soon. What we need of course is a turntable. Or Two.
norman-bates (45 months ago | reply)
Super Image, great lighting.
I agree, the odd Loco. facing north again would give some different photographic opportunities
bogray (45 months ago | reply)
Love the light on this one...and the treatment is perfect!
Old Sawley Youth (45 months ago | reply)
Bravo!
eddiesreelphotos [deleted] (45 months ago | reply)
Very nice shot.
FlyingScotsman4472 (45 months ago | reply)
Thank you for all your kind comments much appreciated.
elperalon (45 months ago | reply)
ok very nice
Ichistudio (45 months ago | reply)
uff is beatiful
norbet1 (45 months ago | reply)
excellent lighting & composition 4472
contemplative imaging (45 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Railroad Photography Gallery International, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
FlyingScotsman4472 (45 months ago | reply)
Thanks for all your kind comments and the invite to the Railroad Photography Gallery International much appreciated.
Aynchent1 (45 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, atmospheric shot, nicely rendered!
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Seen in Railroad Photography Gallery International (?)
Trent "Raichase" Nicholson (45 months ago | reply)
I'm loving the light effects on the steam, what a great shot!
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Seen next to a fellow photo of the group "Railroad Photography Gallery International". (?)
Gerry Balding (45 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Love the shilouette
tarboat (45 months ago | reply)
Top image. This shows just how effective working against the light can be.
sharkart47 (45 months ago | reply)
Great shot. ...........TOPS
Jenks. (45 months ago | reply)
A lot of train pics are good because they have a nice train in them but this is a beautiful photo anyway with the bonus of featuring a steam engine.
crashcalloway (45 months ago | reply)
Lovely.
peekm (45 months ago | reply)
I really like the smooth silky tones in this pic and how the lights shines though the windows of the carriages.
greyfloppysocks (44 months ago | reply)
VERY cool!!
As seen in: www.flickr.com/groups/sepiatrains/pool/
Jim Frazier (43 months ago | reply)
This excellent picture has been blogged by www.cooltrainpix.com/. Thanks for giving your permission.
one42chrisp (42 months ago | reply)
What a super shot!
FlyingScotsman4472 (42 months ago | reply)
Many thanks for all your feedback much appreciated.
warren goldswain [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
Your photo made me say WOW!
"One Word WOW"
♫ Friend To Many/PumaSue ♫ [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
I saw this great image in the group:
All aboard! Trains - Real and Surreal
Thank you for sharing!
alanfrombangor (39 months ago | reply)
Lovely shot, though I'd have liked to have seen it in larger size
brentford40 (39 months ago | reply)
You've caught the steam beautifully - but, like Alan - would like to be able to see a larger version. Ian
MainlinePhotography.co.uk (39 months ago | reply)
The backlit exhaust is beautifully captured.
FlyingScotsman4472 (39 months ago | reply)
alanfrombangor & brentford40.
Problem solved so you should now see it large.Thanks.
Mainline Photography thanks for your kind comments.
brentford40 (39 months ago | reply)
Thanks FS - it looks great at the larger size. Ian
jrg603 [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
love the light ..
norbet1 (38 months ago | reply)
www.flickr.com/groups/railphoto/pool/
ditto
Tó Lobato (38 months ago | reply)
Great control of light and tones.
dorinnovac (38 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called calatorind prin.... viatza ( Journey through..... life ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
SJM92 [deleted] (38 months ago | reply)
wow
Gordon Mould (37 months ago | reply)
Super shot
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Images by A.J. (35 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gallery of Steel: International Railway Art Exhibition, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Russell Saxton (29 months ago | reply)
Superb shot.
idlethoughts (25 months ago | reply)
Many well deserved comments on this one I will add mine by saying the treatment and lighting are exceptional.Added to my favourites.
Nige's Place (17 months ago | reply)
Delightful!
And a fruitful New Year too. :o)
AlteredImages* (14 months ago | reply)
Stunning!!! I could learn an awful lot about photography from you and your work.
AceFlyboy1 (5 months ago | reply)
sepia eye striker!
Natman (2 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, a truly elegant photo!
FlyingScotsman4472 (2 months ago | reply)
Thanks for all the latest comments always appreciated,Simon.