[mb] Metra Train

My makeshift tripod fell over during the exposure of this one, causing the light streaks. Notice the eerie green glow of the Metra windows.

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SheffieldStar says:

a message from the future? i've had fts (f**ked tripod syndrome) too. a gitzo solved the problem.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

photograntner says:

Ah, the famous "Hapy Accident". Nice shot.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Tranquera [deleted] says:

Suppa!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Costello says:

This looks really cool! I want to visit Chicago next time I head up to Detroit...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

kr33p says:

Nice shot
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Deltasly says:

Cool image! I need to try that with my tripod!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

helloali says:

awesome! what a great accident. :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

pigolincolorado says:

Very cool.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

girlguyed says:

very entertaining :~)
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

kutiekate26 says:

d3m crazi lights lol
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Twiggy * says:

amazing
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

picasso_artgurl says:

Kewl
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

v.max1978 says:

Great light work my friend!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Merrick Brown says:

thanks for the kind words everyone.. happy accident indeed!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

EMENFUCKOS says:

great shot those lightstreaks give it a real unique look to it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Deremony! says:

nice
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

shrosa814 says:

Great accident outcome! I love that green stripe running down the train.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

nick123n says:

awesome shot
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

frist_ladies says:

:-)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Brockton Bensch says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Makeshift Tripods, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jrg603 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called U.S. Railfan Pictures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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