Am I completely off track here...? by OldHippieKeyboard
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Found this old caboose sitting beside some rusted tracks several miles outside of town. I shot it just before sunset to bring out the warm tones, used F/5.6 to keep the entire car in focus, and employed an ND filter to increase DOF.
He looked lonely sitting there like that, so I decided to keep him company for a while by exploring around and inside. I named him Rusty (man, I'm creative...) and assured him I would bring his plight to the attention of the world by posting his portrait on RR. [Yes, I intended the double entendre. ;) ]
Comments (25)
Richardphotos
excellent capture of the old forgotten caboose. your pov and lighting is awesome
TwoPynts
So strange to see this old caboose sitting off the tracks. Great image and commentary. :)
BibbyBear
Your POV almost gives this a feel of "model railway" - excellent! And the warm tones and colours are beautiful and create a wonderful tranquil mood. A lovely "portrait" of Rusty. xx
vaggabondd
Very nice shot. I think they took him off of the tracks so no one would steal it haha.
mojo1917
very nice photo, I like the DOF and the light. funny title too.
wonderworld
There's an old movie named Harold and Maude. Maude lived in the coolest old train car- this reminds me of her "house". Very nice shot and title!
MrsLubner
Why is it the caboose is always thought of so fondly? But when you see this you want to run to it, touch it, explore it, cherish it and some would want to refurbish it. Had this been a coal car or a flat bed or even a box car, interest would have been very little and it would have little appeal unless it had some creative grafiti on its sides. Love this shot...I'm as bad as most. I love the caboose.
westsider
Thanks for sharing this view into the past. It would be interesting to know if the CSX railroad would sell this or give it away to a local historical society. Many railroad communities would love to have something like this to put next to their old railroad depot, fix up and display for all to see. Some retired rail buffs would love to work on restoring this forgotten gem. More please!
bentchick
Wonderful job on this! Very moody! Well done!
Fred255
Fasinating and wonderful photo, very well shot!
aljaysart
wow looks like a model railway excellent capture..
GBCalls
Chesapeake and Ohio....leaning towards sawyers...Excellent!
mamabobbijo
I've seem them just cast aside and it's so sad. There are many who would refurbish it loveingly and give it a good home. There is an amazing sky there.
alhak
terrific shot! wonderful light and colour on this photo
keeneye
Yes, you are completely off track!!!!!!!! Fabulous find and perfectly captured!!!! Love it!!!!
auntietk
I believe you've finally gone completely off the rails, my dear! Fortunately, we here on the RR RR don't mind that at all. Excellent image - the light is perfect.
Valerie-Ducom
So beautiful ! :)
lizzibell
Great capture...
mark.spooner
An excellent atmospheric capture.
NekhbetSun
I'm sure "he's" pleased, as am I :o) creative and well done !
mirko_barone
very interesting... you spend some times looking at it and wondering... the blur in the background helps the doubt that the train could be a little model for a while... compliments! :)
SecondChoice
"völlig neben der Spur", indeed!
tizjezzme
this somehow looks miniature in size. Interesting POV; beautiful shot and quality... Love all the contrasts! And that was sweet of you to keep it company like that .. :)
nikolais
awesome!
RBlue
Very nice image. Old cabooses are the things of lore now a days. Slowly rusting away like the memories of their hey days.