1880's Steam Train at Twilght ! by kimariehere

Photography • Transportation • posted on Apr 14, 2006

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Hello all! I took this shot yesterday at Twilight . The colors you see here are saturated only a slight tad . It jumped out at me at the time and the whole thing seemed a bit surreal to me . I am pretty sure that this is a brakeman doing the last minute checks and oiling the wheels before his train parted . I don't know what exactly goes on with the whole oiling part but the scene caught my eye . I ran over and got pretty close and got a face full of steam LOL . This 1881 steam train was soon to leave and I was facinated by the train worker who looked so determined and absorbed. My Father left home at a real young age and worked on the railroad in the 50's before going into the Navy. He would tell me stories about it from time to time. So I have always been facinated by trains espcially older trains and the sound they make as well as the workers on them and thier life. Something about it all always draws my attention! I almost didn't put it up cause the over all compo is darker then I normally like and the steam made it not as sharp , but for some reason I cannot explain something about this shot gets my attention so I thought I would share it with you today! Thanks for all your time and comments !! love to you all!! ((( Big hugs ))) ♥ ~Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (59)

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Richardphotos

6:03PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

excellent capture . I have some to post also

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kiresiwel

6:09PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

what an incredible image... just a real life capture. I love the mood and effect of the time of day that you shot this at...

logiloglu

6:11PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

now this is a fascinating and very interesting image. i like all the amazing details.an excellent photography and presentation,Kim. BRAVO #:O)

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tmathise

6:30PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

NICE! Excellent image Kimmers! You really captured the energy of the moment (action) in this photograph. very nice indeed! Have an awesome weekend my friend! [Hugs]

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babuci

6:32PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Excelent compo! Moment of everyday life!

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Svarg

6:39PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

It looks great, Kimmers! I just love these old trains too, along with the tracks and bridges. Great catch of the brakeman there. Wonderful picture!

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claudialee

6:46PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

WONDERFUL!!!!Love trains, they have always seemed surreal to me. They go thru our town at 60 miles per hour sometimes and I love the thrill of it. I have a little store about half a block away and the trains rattle the windows. I love it. Thanks for the photo. Hugs and kissees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Blush

6:49PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Wow what a great image sis I love this Vote n hugs Susan~

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Zacko

6:55PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

This compo i outstanding Kimmie. Not at all too dark. The light is hitting at exactly the right places and that sky looks amazing. A real masterpiece for sure. Hope you and your family gets to have a wonderful Easter.....that goes for you as well "mom". #:O)

jared99

7:04PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Wow! Is that old train still running? Very nice image!

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brycek

7:47PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Looks wonderful..Great shot Kim. Excellent!! V

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Ensomniac

8:10PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Excellent shot, thanks for sharing. Interesting note about your father too.

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lemonjim

8:15PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

I'm a sucker for anything big, old and iron, so of course I have to say it's wonderful!

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2Loose2Trek

8:24PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Very nicely photographed Kimmers ... so when are you going on assignment for Nat'l Geo? :-) Excellent! V

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hotracer2

8:25PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

I agree that it is surreal, you have captured this scene perfect, bravo:):)..V

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jocko500

9:02PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

old way of lift in the bygone days. this is super looking

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rayburg

9:39PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

I could see Tim Allen (Home Improvement...my favorite all time show) looking at this train going "ar ar ar arrrrr" That's the way I feel about trains also..great pic..now you're part of the iron horse team...

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odie

10:31PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

ALL ABOOOAAARD!! Nice capture and makes me wish to hop on and take a ride! :0)

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SophiaDeer

10:50PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Wonderful!! I love old trains.

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leda_moon

10:50PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Very cool train,I love trains and the hisory here!Wonderful photo!!*V

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romanceworks

12:10AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Wonderful details in this old train and I like the contrast of all that massive steel beside the vulnerability of a human, and yet without that human touch the train would be useless. Fascinating shot. :o) CC

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maud

1:01AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

You have captured this scene perfectly Bravo Kim! :)

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CDBrugg

1:15AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

lovely shot - excellent use of flash :-))

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nikolais

1:58AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Kim, I'm afraid this is another flash masterpiece.

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Syltermermaid

2:10AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

He looks like Casey Jones from a TV serie out of my childhoud!!!LOL Fantastic captured and I love the sky behind!!! Excellent, Kimmie!!! Thnaks for sharing!!

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TallPockets

2:21AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Reminds me of the old, T.V. series, PETTICOAT JUNCTION. Excellent!!

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erlandpil

2:30AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Very very good capture picture I like it very mush

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chips7

2:33AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Good old Casey Jones! He sure knew how to get the ol' engine runnin'! I was only a kid then, but I could hear the "hoo-whee". I can still see Casey hanging by his engine in the titles, smoking his pipe. A wonderful shot, as always!

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