Re: Poor Lighting-Much Steam
| October 29, 2013 07:44AM |
Ed Stabler Wrote:
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> OTOH, Greg, while I enjoy seeing a photo with
> smoke and steam billowing arouund a locomotive and
> appreciate the effort you photographers go to in
> order to get same, I really prefer to see a
> well-lit, clean shot of a locomotive doing its job
> under the hands of a skilled fireman who keeps the
> stack relatively clear, and in doing so helps the
> engineer operate it more efficiently. Back in the
> day the brass hats would be much happier with a
> clear stack as well. In addition, a good sharp
> photo without a lot of smoke allows one to see
> details a smoke-filled shot would not. Just my
> nickel's worth.
-- Ed
Gee Ed I never mentioned anything about the smoke or steam in his picture except on the positive side.
Shooting steam in cold weather is the best time, and its why we went to South Africa(Their winter during our summer).
.. Greg(the whipping boy)!!!
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> OTOH, Greg, while I enjoy seeing a photo with
> smoke and steam billowing arouund a locomotive and
> appreciate the effort you photographers go to in
> order to get same, I really prefer to see a
> well-lit, clean shot of a locomotive doing its job
> under the hands of a skilled fireman who keeps the
> stack relatively clear, and in doing so helps the
> engineer operate it more efficiently. Back in the
> day the brass hats would be much happier with a
> clear stack as well. In addition, a good sharp
> photo without a lot of smoke allows one to see
> details a smoke-filled shot would not. Just my
> nickel's worth.
-- EdGee Ed I never mentioned anything about the smoke or steam in his picture except on the positive side.
Shooting steam in cold weather is the best time, and its why we went to South Africa(Their winter during our summer).
.. Greg(the whipping boy)!!!
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