1880's Steam Train at Twilght ! by kimariehere
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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)
Luka_30
It would be pitty not uploading this amazing photo. Very special mood!
Dianthus
Excellent photo:)
ARTWITHIN
Great special interest photography. I think the lighting is wonderful. Beautiful colors.
busi2ness
So much love and care goes into these fine old ladies, brings back memories when I used to hitch a ride for fun on these steamers. The darkness adds a bit of secrecy - bear in mind they all had distinct characters, ask any driver still around. It's a pity you did not ask for the model of the locomotive...
fourbanger
superb capture and a wonderful photo for a twilight shot.Brings back memories of the good old days,In times of energy problems trains would have save us all a lot.Hoping you have a wonderful Easter VOTE
jcv2
whoohoo Fantastic capture of this golden oldie, it would be great to be trasnported by this giant iron horse! Terrific work, Kimarie!
rainbows
Perfect shot Kim, I feel as if I am there. Wonderful work :-) Hugs...
nhirschberger
What a gorgeous capture ! Fantastic colors and details ! Most excellent work !!! V
DennisReed
Fantastic capture of yesteryear! Hmmmmmmmmmmm, with gas prices the way they are, maybe I ought to look into a Stanley Steamer! Bravo Kimmers!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Oh what a gorgeous old train I can see why you had to take this. Wonderful capture Kimmie V Cathy xoxoxo
nongo
Love those coveralls too!!!!!!!! toot toot!!!!!! excellent!!!!!!
Guestlove
wow Perfect :}
Loloe
Superb capture!!! Bravo!!!
weesel
Well... thank you! It's a great shot. Steam power is very nostalgic. Well done and thanks for the story and the image. ;-)
Gor111
Very fascinating color photography! Where is Harry Potter! Excellent really! Bravo!!! V
KiwiMiss
Not too dark for me ... I think you captured it perfectly! Happy Easter :)
kennyliu
Lovely color!
spselfr
very cool shot
gsb
Cool shot! Fantastic atmosphere! Perfect light!
Punaguy
You did a great job on this one Kimmers, glad you decided to post it! You just don't see working trains like this around where I live...Our trains went out with the sugar cane years ago...Aloha!
sharky_
Such an impressive capture. Almost seems like you caught this back in the twilight time zone. Excellent job. Aloha
evielouise
awwwwwwwwww-----its fabulous to say the least
Chaos911
super work!!! excellently done!!! :)
danob
Bravo Kimmers great job in such tricky conditions!!
DJB
Such a reminiscent image. I love trains and especially these old ones. Wish we had more here. Have a fantastic week Kimmers!
kenmo
Excellent shot Kimmie...
Chimeric_Imager
excellent photography work...and congratulation on being picked for "Last week in the Galleries.
goddessdellaluna
You always amaze me with your photos because they are woderful and they always tell a great story ! XOXO Elaine
Margana
I'm very glad you uploaded it Kimmie.It's wonderful.I love the colors,the man,the steam...and the overall atmo has a fabulous nostalgic feel.Loved your notes as well.Excellent one,Kimmie!!!-M :^).