Ghosts of Trains Past & Present [All Time Best Photography Contest Winners]
Uploaded: February 16, 2004 03:45:35
F 5.6 D, 70 mm (ED Af Nikor AD 70-300mm), 1/100, 1:45 PM. A Composit of Trains using layers and a little PS 8.0 CS work.
Carolyn M. Fletcher February 16, 2004
Very very nice!! I love it! #97931Kathleen Clemons February 16, 2004
Looks like this took a ton of work, Allan! I like the ghostly look. #380282Gary W. Lake February 16, 2004
I agree - very nice work indeed! #380299Colleen Braun February 16, 2004
kool, like the Ghost effect, great work Allan.... #380321Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx Carolyn, Kathleen, Gary, and Colleen. I really appreciate the comments and your support. I have always found that a labor of love is never work, just fulfilling. I hope you all keep well and keep shooting - Allan #380330Claudia Kuhn February 16, 2004
Very cool Allan! Nicely done and very creative! #380392Kasia Elser February 16, 2004
Nicely done! #380438William C. Raco February 16, 2004
Very nice image and editing.bill #380483
Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx Claudia and Kasia I appreciate the comments - Allan #380489Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx Bill I guess we were passing in the electronic air waves. I appreciate the comments and your support - Allan #380501Shirley L. Carpenter February 16, 2004
Excellent job on this Allan!! Love it!! #380641Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx Shirley, I always appreciate your comments and support - Allan #380704Stephen Zacker February 16, 2004
Super composite! Gives the image a very appealing and interesting feel! #380718Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx a lot Stephen. I truly value your comments, insight, and support - Allan #380783Janice Forrest February 16, 2004
A wonderful creation! Nice work. #380823Patricia Marroquin February 16, 2004
Ooooh, this is so cool, Allan! Perfect title for your creative work! :-) #381164Lori Ditlefsen February 16, 2004
Cool shot Allan! Nice work! #381194Mary K. Robison February 16, 2004
What a wonderful composite image, Allan! Just great! #381874Terry McCully February 16, 2004
~BRAVO... this is very creative and eye catching~ #382075MICHAEL HUGHES February 16, 2004
Excellent Allan, one of the best uses of layering I have seen yet. #382091Allan L. Whitehead February 16, 2004
Thanx for the wonderful comments Janice, Patricia, Lori, Mary, Terry, and Michael. I appreciate your insights and support. That's what makes being a part of the wonderful BePho family so fantastic. Three months ago I wouldn't have tried anything like this, but after the great courses by "the Jims" (Miotke, Zuckerman)" this isn't as undaunting as it used to seem. Thanx Guys, and thank everyone for the great support that is truly appreciated - Allan #382144Jean Papo March 17, 2004
Great work, Allan!!!!! Really does have the feeling of ghosts of trains, very aptly titled.... #428975Allan L. Whitehead March 17, 2004
Thanx Jean, I really appreciate the comments and your support - Allan #428985Sharon E. Lowe March 19, 2004
Congrats and good luck again, Allan! Great work!! #431504Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx again, Sharon. Coming from you its is greatly appreciated, my friend - Allan #431518Donna W. Neal March 19, 2004
I missed this one! Great job Allan.Claudia Kuhn March 19, 2004
Hey Congrats again on another wonderful pic! #432052Lori Ditlefsen March 19, 2004
Way to go Allan! I love this one! So glad it made finals! #432192Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thank you all so much (Donna, Claudia, Lori) I truly appreciate the thoughts and good luck to everyne else, as well - Allan #432630Bernard B. Travers March 19, 2004
Your masterful hands at work, I see. Really well done, Allan. A big at-a-boy for ya. Congrats. #432867Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Bernard, I really truly appreciate that - Allan #432895Jean Papo March 19, 2004
Congratulations, Allan! Extremely happy but not surprised to see this here!!! Good Luck with it!!!! #433305Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Jean, I really appreciate that. Good luck, as well, with your finalists - Allan #433477Susan T. Evans March 19, 2004
congrats again Allan! #433520Murry Grigsby March 19, 2004
Another big congrats Allan!! #433527Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Susan and Murry, I really appreciate it coming from ytou guys - Allan #433536Colette M. Metcalf March 19, 2004
Congrats again, Allan!!! #433610Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Colette, this means a lot coming from you - Allan #433632Paula Showen March 19, 2004
One of my favorites! Congratulations, Allan! #434461Susie Peek-Swint March 19, 2004
I missed this train shot last time around so happy to see it now. I've enjoyed the train images I've 'caught' --many congrats Allan! #434522Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Paula and Susan. I really appreciate that coming frtom the two of you. Good luck also - Allan #434636William C. Raco March 19, 2004
You did this so well, Allan.bill #434921
Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Bill, I really appreciate that - Allan #434936Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Take another bow, Allan; good for you and I'm happy to see you're doing well! Many congratulations and here's to the best in the next stage!Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Stan, thanx a lot I really appreciate that - Allan #435003Evy Johansen March 19, 2004
Ops.... must have missed this... WONDERFUL image! Many congrats, Allan and good luck! #435503Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Thanx Evy, I appreciate you taking time out of a very busy day to send this nice comment, my friend. And good luck to you with all your entries in the next level - Allan #435518Judith G. Secco March 20, 2004
Wonderful work, Allan. Best of luck.Karen Engelbreth March 20, 2004
Congrats again, Allan! #436709Allan L. Whitehead March 20, 2004
Thanx Judy and Karen, I appreciate the comments and support. Right back at both of you with best of luck in the finals as well - ALlan #436806Susan T. Evans March 20, 2004
Congrats on your win Allan!!! #437033Sharon E. Lowe March 20, 2004
Congrats on your win Allan - I am so happy for you!!! #437080William C. Raco March 20, 2004
Very nice win, Allan.bill #437096
Judith G. Secco March 20, 2004
Great job, Allan. Congratulations on your win~!!!Patricia A. Kuniega March 20, 2004
I was just getting ready to write a good luck note when your silver medallion turned gold in front of my eyes! Just like your trains! Congratulations Allan on a terrific image! #437121Kathleen Clemons March 20, 2004
Congrats, Allan! #437136Claudia Kuhn March 20, 2004
Guess that PS course really paid off! Big congrats on a fine win and a wonderfully composed image. You are very creative with these trains, and make these images really come to life! #437166Joy Brown March 20, 2004
Congratulations, Allan - great image!!! #437222Carolyn M. Fletcher March 20, 2004
Well, I was rooting for the smoking planes, but I guess you're just as happy with this one! Congrats, buddy! #437228Paula Showen March 20, 2004
Congratulations, Allan!!! #437240Stanley J. Contrades March 20, 2004
Applause, Applause, and extra BIG Congratulations on this, Allan! Very well done!!!Theresa McCloskey March 20, 2004
Congratulations Allan :-) #437304Brenda W. LaFleur March 20, 2004
Allan, I can't believe I missed this one earlier! Great work. I like everything about this one. Congrats and a well deserved win. #437338Donna J. Taff March 20, 2004
Congratulation's Allan; you did good!!!! #437426Kristen McKain March 20, 2004
congrats allan!! #437430Murry Grigsby March 20, 2004
Congrats pn your win Allan! #437516Mary K. Robison March 20, 2004
What's that phrase...talent will out??Bonnie C. Lackey March 20, 2004
Wonderful win for a wonderful work of art! #437598Charlene Bayerle March 20, 2004
Congratulations Allan!!!!! #437688Allan L. Whitehead March 20, 2004
This is truly unbelievable and I'm almost speechless. However, I want to thank all of you (Susan E, Sharon, Bill, Judy, Patricia, Kathleen, Claudia, Joy, Carolyn, Paula, Stanley, Theresa, Brenda, Donna, Kristen, Murry, Mary, Bonnie, Charlene, and anyone else that I might have inadvertantly missed) for your kind thoughts, wishes, and support. It is truly appreciated. I feel that this BePho community is truly outstanding and like a very large close family and I feel totally honoured to part of it. Thanx again - Sincerely, Allan #437701Lori Ditlefsen March 20, 2004
Way to go Allan!! This really deserves the win!! Good for you!! #437771Mette Vendelboe Allison March 21, 2004
I agree 100% with Lori! This has a lot of thought to it, which I really respect! Congrats, Allan! #437921Karen Engelbreth March 21, 2004
Big, Big congrats on your win, Allan! #437927Allan L. Whitehead March 21, 2004
Thanx a lot Lori, Mette, and Karen, I really appreciate your thoughts, comments, and most of all your support. My unimpressionable brother, an Industrial Designer, was asking questions about how he could use these techniques on a web site he's designing. I'm thrilled by the responses and the result. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH - Allan #437945Colette M. Metcalf March 21, 2004
Many congrats to you, Allan!!!! #438026Allan L. Whitehead March 21, 2004
Thanx Colette. Believe me when I say that this means an awful lot coming from you. I appreciate your comments and always appreciate your supportThank you so very much - Allan #438059
Stephen Zacker March 21, 2004
Congratulations Allan! #438292Allan L. Whitehead March 21, 2004
Thanx a lot Stephen, I truly appreciate your support and comments. Keep on shootin' - Allan #438306Gary O`Dell March 21, 2004
Congratulations All an being chosen a Winner..Gary O #438317Allan L. Whitehead March 21, 2004
Thanx Gary, I truly appreciate that, especially coming from you - Allan #438388Evy Johansen March 21, 2004
Many congratulations on your well derserved wind, Allan! #438681Allan L. Whitehead March 21, 2004
Thanx Evy, for the comments and your support, I really appreciate it - Allan #438697Bernard B. Travers March 21, 2004
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS ONE MR. WHITEHEAD. WELL DONE. #439740Allan L. Whitehead March 22, 2004
THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH MR. TRAVERS, COMING FROM YOU, IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED - LAW ("little" Allan Whitehead) #439771Doug Benner March 22, 2004
Wonderful, Allan. Congratulations! #439812Allan L. Whitehead March 22, 2004
Thanx Doug, I really appreciate that - Allan #439909Patricia Marroquin March 22, 2004
Allan, congratulations! You really carried out this "ghost" theme so expertly! #440292Allan L. Whitehead March 22, 2004
Thanx Patricia, I truly appreciate that, coming from you - Allan #440380Janice Forrest March 23, 2004
Congratulations on your win. Well done. #442330Allan L. Whitehead March 23, 2004
Thanx again Janice, your support and comments are greatly appreciated - Allan #442341Barbara Bergeron March 23, 2004
Congratulations on a wonderful win. This image is so cool and the title describes the feel. Nice job Allan...good luck next month! #442599Allan L. Whitehead March 23, 2004
Thanx Barbara for your kind words and comments. I really appreciate them, a lot - Allan #442628Gunther Allen April 09, 2004
A belated congratulations on your prize winning photo Allan. I have been very busy and have not been able to comment as much as I would like to, but wanted you to know that I did notice! -G #470851Anette Linnea Rasmussen September 28, 2004
Excellent work, Allan - Very well done!Best wishes
Linnea #810267
Allan L. Whitehead September 28, 2004
Thank you very much, Gunther and Linnea, I apprecaiet the support, grteta comments and kind words, my friends - your good friend, Allan #810275Stacey M November 22, 2004
Hi Allan. I was just admiring your gallery and had to comment on your planes and trains (although everything is awesome). My stepson has loved planes and trains since he could talk (now 15 yrs old). And you have done the little boys of America proud with your very talented assortment of photos. You should publish a book. Every boy in America would want one!!! #931953Randy L. Morgan December 19, 2004
This is a great compellation, Allan! I just visited your member gallery and I don't think I saw one photo that I didn't like! Great work, and I sure can appreciate your talent.Allan L. Whitehead December 19, 2004
Thank you very much, Stacey and RAndy, I truly appreciate your terrific comments and very kind words. They are truly appreciated and mean a great deal to me - your friend, Allan #986822Bill Houghton January 08, 2005
AllanAllan L. Whitehead January 08, 2005
Bill, thak you very much, I truly appreciate that, coming from you - your good friend, Allan #1022963Kristy E. Lane January 22, 2005
I know this one is from a while back, but I just had to comment on it--it's wonderful! Love what you did with this image! #1056774Allan L. Whitehead January 22, 2005
Kristy, thank you very much, I really appreciate that - Allan #1056779Donna W. Neal February 15, 2005
Well I am just now getting around to looking at the winners and WOW WOW WOW Allan. You really stepped up the competition last month. What wonderful winners and finalist you had. I won't go through and comment on all of them but I love each and every one!!!!Allan L. Whitehead February 15, 2005
Thank you Donna, my very dear friend, I truly appreciate your on-going support, comments and very kind words - your good friend, Allan #1104770Cathy Barrows February 22, 2005
Congrats...excellent ghost composite #1125957Kerby Pfrangle April 28, 2005
Allan your train series is super. All strong images.I was wondering if their was ghost on this train and if he was friendly.
Awesome capture. Kerby #1301657
Allan L. Whitehead April 29, 2005
Thank you so very much, Cathy and Kerby, for the great comments and very kind words. They're all truly appreciated - your friend, Allan #1302366Allan L. Whitehead April 29, 2005
Thank you so very much, Cathy and Kerby, for the great comments and very kind words. They're all truly appreciated - your friend, Allan #1302368Allan L. Whitehead April 29, 2005
Thank you so very much, Cathy and Kerby, for the great comments and very kind words. They're all truly appreciated - your friend, Allan #1302369Susie Peek-Swint June 01, 2005
Wonderful work Allan ~ as are all your train shots ~ very deserving of all your wins!Allan L. Whitehead June 01, 2005
Susie, my very dear friend, I always value your insights and wonderful comments. Thank you so much - Allan #1419538Bill Houghton September 05, 2005
Nice use of layers on this shot Allan. You did a great job on this one. #1803273Allan L. Whitehead September 05, 2005
Thnk you so much, Bill, I always appreciate your insight and comments, my friend - Allan #1803363Laura Clay-Ballard December 29, 2005
I'm loving this image! Super Winner! #2233774Allan L. Whitehead December 29, 2005
Thanks a lot, Laura, I appreciate this - Allan #2233952S?ren Wettergreen February 25, 2006
Congrats...excellent composite ;) #2464599Allan L. Whitehead February 25, 2006
Thanks Søren, I appreciate this - Allan #2464692Inge S. Lasmana March 15, 2006
Excellent work and very creative!! #2534346Allan L. Whitehead March 15, 2006
Thanks again, Inge - Allan #2534393Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 05, 2007
Very Creative, Allan .. good work!Steve Hurkett #3784951
Allan L. Whitehead January 05, 2007
Thanks Steve - Allan #3784987Louise Souchereau December 11, 2011
Wwo this is such a great creative picture.. nice work it is wonderful on all the track :-) bravo Allan #9859657Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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