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Week 6: Single Focal Point, 2021

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“ Long Train Runnin' ....... ”

The train rounds a shallow bend just under a mile from were I stood to take the shot and enters a straight tunnel about half a mile long (built in 1840) and then passes under two old road bridges before veering left, thereby missing the artist (me) on it's way to Scotland (I think). I figured ...

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iam2alan Edited 4 years ago

I love the leading lines and the way the tunnel draws you right in. Very well done Alan.

I love the leading lines and the way the tunnel draws you right in. Very well done Alan.

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Doug Murtle Edited 4 years ago

I love this shot - I like how you framed the train in multiple decreasing in size frames to direct the eye to the train light.

I love this shot - I like how you framed the train in multiple decreasing in size frames to direct the eye to the train light.

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Brian Denness Edited 4 years ago

You really nailed this hot, Alan, and the train works really well as a spof. Excellent timing required, I imagine. I thought you covered the safety issue well in the… more

You really nailed this hot, Alan, and the train works really well as a spof. Excellent timing required, I imagine. I thought you covered the safety issue well in the story. Ours are almost fully fenced, of course, but there is clearly a sensitivity around railway shots in the States. Perhaps they have more unfenced railways and a consequent high casualty rate.

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52 Frames Edited 4 years ago

Friendly message! Here at 52Frames we are trying to raise awareness of the extreme dangers of taking photographs on railroad tracks. We're not saying that THIS photo was… more

Friendly message! Here at 52Frames we are trying to raise awareness of the extreme dangers of taking photographs on railroad tracks. We're not saying that THIS photo was taken ON tracks, but we have made it a point to leave this note on all photos with tracks in it, so we can try and spread this important message to others. Taking photos on tracks is also illegal in many states in the US and other parts of the world. Please visit https://go.52frames.com/tracks for more information. Thank you for allowing us to help spread this message and for your understanding :)

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