My gallery reflects the raw, unpolished beginnings to where I am now. That is why quality varies so much from start to now... this gallery is a personal reminder of growth and motivation. When I first arrived at this website, I thought manipulation and graphics work was the rule. I tried Poser and other programs but kept returning to photography. That is where I am most of the time. Being here is growth in itself and being surrounded by so many talented artists of various genres is a blessing. God has blessed me in being here to share my offerings and to reap from the wonders brought to the net by others. I am joyed when an image is appreciated and can bear result of an unwise upload, something I do more often than desired in haste to post the render. I like Renderosity very much, learn here and appreciate the work of others. Constructive criticism is welcomed...as are occasional smiles. I choose not to accept ratings, finding comments more useful overall and perhaps allowing room for more honest opinion. I do the same in galleries visited on this site, providing my honest thoughts more than ratings. I was a professional jeweler by trade; in that was my real expertise. Now I freelance and seek secure work. I am a Vietnam era veteran of one branch of service in the USA; fortunately I did not go to conflict during that infamous time. I feel for those who did. Many were my personal friends. Equipment: Until early 2005, the camera was a Minolta DImage F100, which is now lost somewhere in this house. For the most I use a Nikon D7000 and D200 with a small assortment of Nikon and Sigma lenses (the better ones). I also love the spot metering ability of the small spot on the D70, my first DSLR and “quick carry” camera even today. I will add a lens or other accessory when I can afford it in the economic swirl of today. I have found the camera to be very important but the camera does not compose the image. Creative artistry and pleasing imagery is in the image taker, working with the creation around us and what insight our mind provides. I strive to improve the eye behind the lens, while always finding experiences and imagination play a large part in what any particular image means to me, whether or not I am able to convey that to others. Each will see the image in their personal view and heart.
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I have pursued operating a photography business with mixed success. Corporate and family photography has been my primary business in 2014-2016. I offer pro level work at competitive pricing. Renderosity is a wonderful outlet and encouragement in seeing the artistry of others.
Comments (24)
juca
Perfect POV!!!
odie
Another of lives paths where we can only see a short way ahead of us! Keep it positive. Thanks Tom!
Mousson
Fantastique perspective que nous met exactement sur le chemin fer! Et quelle athmosphère!
42n8
Ooh wonder where we're going wonderful image and capture.
Valerie-Ducom
Wowwww, excellent picture and very nice perspective and light ! Good day :)
trishabadblood
The lines of the rails are wonderful..excellent capture...
unstrung65
.... one of the best photographs I've seen in quite awhile -- excellent & refined postwork -- this would have 100+ comments if the members on this site had but eyes to see.
micturn
Nice work.
danob
A very fine image Tom... I dont see any jaggies it may be the darker shadow tones may have had some more noise than usual..
Janiss
Wowwww absolutely giant... I adore Tom!
MrsLubner
Reminds me of younger days (at my age, aren't they all younger days???) when I would slip away and walk the trestles over the bayous. It was hard to hear a train coming in that thick growth of plants and heavy humidity but you could feel the vibrations in your feet. And then you had to figure out how to get off the rails but not fall into the muddy water below.
KarmaSong
I love 'strong' and long lines and perspective in photography, and your capture is just what I enjoy looking at, to dream of travel and infinity! Excellent, Tom !
mamabobbijo
I love the tiny sparks of sunlight off the tracks. Promising a bright future somewhere along the line?
Liam.
Excellent POV and I love the sun reflecting from the tracks, too. Fantastic touch.
zollster
i like this a lot
Cosine
Excellent shot, Tom. I love the mood; there's nothing lonelier than railroad tracks.
Chipka
This is a gorgeous image! It is so evocative! The mood is quite intriguing and the image itself has a dream-like quality, and a kind of loneliness that is utterly human.
sylki
The tracks lead the eye away into the distance giving the photo a great depth. The curve in the rails causing them to disappear lends an air of mystery to the picture making you wonder what's around the bend:-) The b&w is a good choice giving the photo a more dramatic feel to it than would colour.
TwoPynts
wonderful perspective Tom. I really like how the eye is led in, and the subdued light.
Charberry
Excellent capture, and it is best full size. ;o)
katy555
Colors luminous, image fantastique!
Celtic_Lass
fantastic light on the rails! excellent photo
photostar
I like the way you have all but eliminated any color from this photo. It has more of an impact on objects such as these.
avalonfaayre
The tracks look so shiny and bright and new. Nice.