Uploaded: October 01, 2010 03:06:53
This section of track, in my hometown is the end of the line for what was once the L&N Railroad. It stops because there is no rail bridge across the Tennessee River. When I was in high school, I lived in another town about 20 miles away. A favorite pass time was to run along beside the middle of the train at night (as it had slowed down through town) and grab the handrail and "hop the train." The area in the photo is where we would get off. Now, I can only think now how dangerous it was, but it seemed like fun at the time. We would wave at cars and other stupid stuff. This all came to a halt, when one night a buddy of mine "popped up" to wave at a car as we passed through an intersection. The car was the local police. Ouch!
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S
Tammy M. Anderson October 01, 2010
Great story to go with this fabulous capture, Danny, LOL. Excellent tones and pov. #1313348Gord MacEachern October 01, 2010
But it was FUN!Carolyn M. Fletcher October 01, 2010
This is a super photo! I do have to admit to doing some stuff when I was a kid that makes me wonder what the hell I was thinking when I reflect on it now. #8940638R. J. Laudenbacher October 01, 2010
Wow Danny...I love your POV and comp on this picture. The story is a great one too! LOL LOL LOL It makes you wonder how we all survived our childhoods doesn't it? #8940708Jeff Robinson October 01, 2010
Excellent capture, story and message Danny! Jeff #8940721Nikki McDonald October 01, 2010
Great use of the lines of the rails here, Danny, and beautiful rich colors. An excellent image and interesting if frightening story. #8940741Joannie Bertucci October 01, 2010
Love the low perspective of the tracks Danny, it gives them a 3D feel! Of course the treatment of the image is fantastic!Mary Beth Aiello October 01, 2010
And you lived to tell the tale, Danny. A wonderful story -- and great fun. And a beautiful capture and treatment. We all did stupid stuff, but maybe that's what childhood's all about. #8940854Douglas Pignet October 01, 2010
Very nice work on this kewl image...Great tones and comp Danny, well done #8940912Jack Ryan October 01, 2010
An entertaining and interesting story to add interest to this excellent photo. Great work, Randy. #8941003JO ANN CLEVELAND October 01, 2010
Very interesting story Danny...and love your composition and treatment too! Well done...jo ann c. #8941164
Judy V. Kennamer October 03, 2010
I'm surprised that you're not in jail today! :o) Just kidding! Beautiful capture here neighbor! #8944306Danny B. Head October 03, 2010
You are right Judy.... it is a wonder. I think while most of the class was being voted, this or that, I was voted "most likley to serve time". #8944336Ian M. Hill October 03, 2010
Another great capture Danny,like the story,Iam sure we all do things when we are young and when get older,wonder why we did them!! #8945205Tammy M. Anderson November 15, 2010
Congratulations Danny on this beautiful finalist. #9037021Jack Ryan November 15, 2010
Congratulations, Danny...a very deserving selection. #9038230Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Danny! #9038524Judy V. Kennamer November 15, 2010
Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Danny!!! You do our tracks proud! #9039696frank w. degenhardt November 15, 2010
Congratulations on the Finalist Danny. Beautiful work. #9039797Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010
Great story, Danny...you were quite a wild little Indian! Love the wave to the (uh oh) police!R. J. Laudenbacher November 16, 2010
Congrats Danny on this wonderful finalist. Beautiful work as always. #9040801Lindley Johnson November 16, 2010
Terrific POV, composition, and story, Danny. Congratulations on your wonderful finalist. #9041068Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010
This is AWESOME, Danny!!! Love your POV and the details are excellent. Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #9041714Cathy Barrows November 17, 2010
Congrats on your finalist...aww the good old days #9045011Merna L. Nobile November 18, 2010
I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9050167Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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