Greg Scholl Wrote:
> > Ed
>
> Okay, I think I see what your point is, but we
> basically like the same thing, except you are
> somewhat against the heavy smoke, and steam
> obscuring the engine for detail. I can see that.
> Having seen lots of steam over the years here and
> overseas, the cold steam effects are very
> dramatic, but usually lesson as the day wears on
> and temperatures climb.
> The low light of morning and cold were something
> you strived for in places like South Africa, cause
> you rarely got them in the USA during the 70's and
> 80's, cause most excursion ops were in the heat of
> the summer. During warm times steam can be less
> dramatic with little stack exhaust and lousy high
> sun. With cold brings out white steam exhaust if
> nothing else, and yes shows the fireman is doing
> his job, yet still looks quite dramatic while we
> enjoy the billowing plumes.
> Just yesterday we uploaded a new release for the
> fall. Its not even on the website yet, but its on
> youtube. Check this out and you can see why we
> liked this place. I edited this, but my brother
> Randy shot it all. Greg
No Greg, I'm not at all against the steam and smoke shots, and I'm well aware of differences in temperature and their effect on steam for photos. Sometimes, though, I think the smoke and steam thing gets overdone. For example, running with cylinder cocks open for effect rather than necessity. Open them when necessary, though.
While smoke and steam are a definite part of photos of steam locomotives, I prefer to see more locomotive and less steam. I guess what it boils down to (no pun intended) is what the story, if any, is that the picture protrays. If billowing steam is a part of that story, it should be a part of the picture.
I've always enjoyed SAR steam, and what I've seen of your stuff is some of the best. One day I'll invest in some of your DVDs.
Ed
