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Tunnel Vision


 

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Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
"Steam in the Snow", North Conway NH Scenic Railroad. Touch of Topaz effect

Lydia Williams

 
 
 

Dennis Gay
 

G'day *LYDIA*!

Why oh why has no-one commented on this before????? Beats me!

I reckon it is arguably the best of your series due to the following:

1. Your composition shows off this metal monster extremely well with plenty of room around the subject.
2. Your point of view displays the engine and part of the carriages well and takes advantage of the light coming into the tunnel and kissing the carriages.
3. Your exposure for all the smoke and steam and that cycloptic eye is spot on and also shows the engines structure naturally and clearly without that horrible HDR look.
4. Your depth of field, focus and focal point have delivered great clear detail.
5. That weak beam of light is a delightful touch.

I can almost smell it!!! 8-)

GB
Dennis


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January 20, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Hello Dennis,
Wow, I am so thrilled with your kind words about my "Iron Horse". I will remember them as I try to improve upon each of my photos in the future. This was an awesome trip on this metal monster and something I will not forget.

Keep up your fantastic captures and stop by again BP friend.

Best, Lydia


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January 22, 2011

 

david w. iverson
 
this is an awesome image, lydia! looks like a painting! well done!


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March 02, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you so much David...I appreciate your stopping by and commenting. You do some awesome images also. I look forward to seeing more of your work!
Best to you.


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March 02, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Lydia! Fantastic photo.


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March 21, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day again *LYDIA*!

See??????????
I told you it was good!!!!!!!!!!
My heartiest Aussie congratz for this beauty being elevated to *FINALIST* status.

GB
D!


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March 21, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Awesome finalist Lydia :-) Congrats!


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March 21, 2011

 
- Mark Seiter

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  very cool and beautiful shot Lydia....congratulations on your finalist


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March 21, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you DENNIS, KIM & MARK! I appreciate your comments. Best to all of you!


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March 21, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  And ALSO TO YOU BOJAN...THANK YOU.


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March 21, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER!!!


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March 22, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Super congrats on your big Gold win ;-)


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March 22, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  A strong, powerful image Lydia and your gold badge looks powerful underneath it! Congratulations!


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March 22, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Lydia! Well done.


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March 22, 2011

 

Mark Stevens
  Congrats Lydia ! I love this image.


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March 23, 2011

 
- Mark Seiter

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  congratulations on your win Lydia....I love this shot


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March 23, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow!!! I loved Dennis' remarks--he is so talented himself. You knocked this one out of the park Lydia. Congratulations!


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March 23, 2011

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Beautiful! Wonderful work, Lydia! Big congratulations on your beautiful win!


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March 23, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ on striking Gold, Lydia!!!

UB.


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March 23, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna


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March 24, 2011

 

Michael M. Petrizzo
  Great train image and da work Lydia. Congrats on this win.


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March 25, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Hello Mark, Mark, Michelle, Evy, Usman, Merna and Michael...

Thank you so very much for your kind words and congratulations...They mean alot to me..
Best,
~Lydia


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March 26, 2011

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations!! Excellent Winner!! :)


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March 26, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you Nancy, Joannie, Datha...I am overwhelmed by everyone! :-)
Best to all of my BP friends.
Lydia


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March 27, 2011

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Congratulations on your beautiful image...


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March 27, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you Lynn! :-)


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March 27, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Hey! Huge congrats on this beauty, Lydia!


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March 29, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thanks so much Courtenay!! :-)


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March 29, 2011

 

Wm Nosal
  WOW, Lydia!
Congratulations


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December 17, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you Wm...this is my favorite!


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December 19, 2011

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  lovely detail and set so amazing


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July 26, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you Yulianto! :)


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July 26, 2012

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Another selected on Best of the Best DD in BP's 20 years. Congrats Lydia


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March 10, 2016

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you so much Emile! My favorite image!


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March 13, 2016

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I love your train and so did the judges!! I'm glad Wm got to see it. Trains were his favorite. :) Good luck in the next round and Big Congratulations on this super 20th year honor!


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March 23, 2016

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Thank you again dear Laura! Yes, Wm. and I would talk train talk often...Miss his comments and suggestions.


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March 24, 2016

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Hi Lydia, gorgeous, but then I love old steam engines. We have an oldy here in Calgary owned by the CPR, but the CEO says it is a hazard to run. Time he was run out of town on the rails lol


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July 13, 2016

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Big Sister Lydia! You got an ALL TIME WINNER! And this one is so fantastic! I'm so proud of you and happy too! :D Big Congratulations to you!!! :D
-Little Sister Laura :) xo


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July 13, 2016

 
- Lydia Williams

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  hank you dear Stan and Laura...Love your comments.. Stan, this year they are doing some updating on this favorite engine...So happy with all this image has brought me. Thank you both! :)


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July 17, 2016

 
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