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Tunnel Vision

© Lydia Williams

Tunnel Vision

Uploaded: January 09, 2011

Description

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

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70s

Comments

Dennis Gay January 20, 2011

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 #1345774

Lydia Williams level-classic January 22, 2011

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

#9185661

david w. iverson March 02, 2011


this is an awesome image, lydia! looks like a painting! well done! #9269708

Lydia Williams level-classic March 02, 2011

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. #9270053

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Lydia! Fantastic photo. #9303626

Dennis Gay March 21, 2011

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! #9303653

Kim Andelkovic March 21, 2011

Awesome finalist Lydia :-) Congrats! #9303753

Mark Seiter level-classic March 21, 2011

very cool and beautiful shot Lydia....congratulations on your finalist #9304791

Lydia Williams level-classic March 21, 2011

Thank you DENNIS, KIM & MARK! I appreciate your comments. Best to all of you! #9305601

Lydia Williams level-classic March 21, 2011

And ALSO TO YOU BOJAN...THANK YOU. #9305603

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER!!! #9310243

Kim Andelkovic March 22, 2011

Super congrats on your big Gold win ;-) #9310873

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 22, 2011

A strong, powerful image Lydia and your gold badge looks powerful underneath it! Congratulations! #9310915

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 22, 2011

Congratulations on your win, Lydia! Well done. #9311141

Mark Stevens March 23, 2011

Congrats Lydia ! I love this image. #9311556

Mark Seiter level-classic March 23, 2011

congratulations on your win Lydia....I love this shot #9311908

Michelle Alton March 23, 2011

Wow!!! I loved Dennis' remarks--he is so talented himself. You knocked this one out of the park Lydia. Congratulations! #9312323

Evy Johansen level-classic March 23, 2011

Beautiful! Wonderful work, Lydia! Big congratulations on your beautiful win! #9313696

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 23, 2011

Huge CONGRATZ on striking Gold, Lydia!!!

UB. #9313741

Merna L. Nobile March 24, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna

#9315233

Michael M. Petrizzo March 25, 2011

Great train image and da work Lydia. Congrats on this win. #9316356

Lydia Williams level-classic March 26, 2011

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 #9318716

Datha Y. Thompson March 26, 2011

Congratulations!! Excellent Winner!! :) #9319122

Lydia Williams level-classic March 27, 2011

Thank you Nancy, Joannie, Datha...I am overwhelmed by everyone! :-)
Best to all of my BP friends.
Lydia #9319644

Lynn M. Whitt March 27, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful image... #9320120

Lydia Williams level-classic March 27, 2011

Thank you Lynn! :-) #9320281

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 29, 2011

Hey! Huge congrats on this beauty, Lydia! #9324625

Lydia Williams level-classic March 29, 2011

Thanks so much Courtenay!! :-) #9324707

Wm Nosal December 17, 2011

WOW, Lydia!
Congratulations #9874679

Lydia Williams level-classic December 19, 2011

Thank you Wm...this is my favorite! #9878139

Yulianto Soeroso July 26, 2012

lovely detail and set so amazing #10245023

Lydia Williams level-classic July 26, 2012

Thank you Yulianto! :) #10245122

Emile Abbott level-classic March 10, 2016

Another selected on Best of the Best DD in BP's 20 years. Congrats Lydia #11445070

Lydia Williams level-classic March 13, 2016

Thank you so much Emile! My favorite image! #11446649

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 23, 2016

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! #11450878

Lydia Williams level-classic March 24, 2016

Thank you again dear Laura! Yes, Wm. and I would talk train talk often...Miss his comments and suggestions.
#11451101

Stan Kwasniowski July 13, 2016

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 #11495482

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 13, 2016

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 #11495489

Lydia Williams level-classic July 17, 2016

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! :) #11496539

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