2 | August
"Overgrown Tracks"
General: 6:35 PM on 7/26/05 | Canon 300D
Technical: 1/60sec | f/6.3 | 18mm (29mm) | ISO-200
Lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure Mode: Av (Aperture Priority)
Exposure Bias: +0
Flash: No

Another Nebraska shot; this time at the corner of 40th and Nebraska Hwy in Lincoln. I wouldn't have needed to, but I did compose this of two separate images (not a raw image processed twice...though that would have been just as good). I was debating about whether to even combine the images, but the sky was a bit blown out and boring; the majority of the photo is unchanged. Also a nasty lense flare, but it adds color, no? :P

categories: landscape sunrise/sunset

Thoughts of: chris
August 2nd, 2005 at 2:36 AM

Something about traintracks makes me feel that there is much more to photographing them than simply getting the lines right. This is an amazing shot.

Thoughts of: Chantal
August 2nd, 2005 at 3:54 AM

I love how the eye follows the trail..... and the sun is also a nice addition.

Thoughts of: Nik
August 2nd, 2005 at 8:46 AM

Perfect lighting! Very nice :)

Thoughts of: alexandra
August 2nd, 2005 at 9:15 AM

Personally, I love things like lens flare and oddities, that, to me, is what photography is all about, those mechanical things that creep in when taking maybe a benign shot. The unexpected can and usually does happen, with sometimes, interesting results.

Thoughts of: dp
August 2nd, 2005 at 12:48 PM

I think the lens flare adds that extra creative sparkle to this snap. The best part of the flare is the one right at the bottom of the photograph... great sublime colors.

Thoughts of: Abe
August 2nd, 2005 at 3:03 PM

Wow! Love the perspective and the radiating sun. The power line running across the top of the frame adds a great dimension here. The lens flare in both corners brings out the idea that the sun was powerful. Really great shot, Ryan!

Thoughts of: Eugene Lee
August 2nd, 2005 at 4:11 PM

I really think the lens flare adds to the photograph. The colors, composition and lighting are all excellent. Great shot!

Thoughts of: pilgrim
August 2nd, 2005 at 4:43 PM

Simply beautiful. Just add music! (blues or country obviously)

Thoughts of: Mark [londonrubbish]
August 2nd, 2005 at 6:14 PM

Lovely. Great light, good perspective with the leading line, I love the colour and the lens flare just adds to the atmosphere.

Thoughts of: Bekah
August 2nd, 2005 at 8:11 PM

I agree the lens flare adds to this shot. The lighting's really nice, and you captured a good angle ~ I like the depth of this picture.

Thoughts of: Margaret
August 2nd, 2005 at 10:09 PM

a very beautiful picture. i'm actually listening to the Edward Scissorhands' soundtrack and track 3 fits the picture wondefully.

my favorite part is the little ruby fairy in the bottom corner. it looks so happy! (yes, I know it's just a glare . . . )

Thoughts of: Stray
August 3rd, 2005 at 9:48 PM

Excellent work on the dual composition. Subtle yet very effective.

Thoughts of: Mom
August 4th, 2005 at 11:13 AM

I like the way the lighting leads your eye to the "doorway" between the trees rather than down the track. Even weeds can be beautiful with great lighting!

Thoughts of: emily
August 7th, 2005 at 6:39 AM

i love the quality of the light here.

Thoughts of: paul
August 7th, 2005 at 8:57 AM

light is superb...how relaxing

Thoughts of: Spooky Mouse
August 15th, 2005 at 8:20 AM

Fantastic..... It's a Shame that all your Photographs were not downloadable as wallpaper as they all seem so very good and full of Life Energy and Color....

This Photograph I like lots...

Thank you very much ryan... These pictures bring a world of brightness to those who are not able to experience the wonderfull things that you photograph

Thank You Again

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