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Amazing picture, Daniel! Excellent retro style plus an impulse to think about the story of train No. 7629 manufactured in Alsace in 1932 and the history of the 20th century! Gloves may smell of soot. Beautifully done, Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

gloves and safety boots make us think of a risky job, ciao Giangiorgio

This is indeed a piece of fine art, but it also is quite surrealistic in its inclusion of a variety of objects that may not be altogether related to each other or related at all. Tatiana is correct (as I found out doing quick internet research) that this train was manufactured in 1932. But (rhetorically) did the manufacturer actually equip it with white gloves on what appears to be a window ledge or with only one part of a shoe?? I find the difference between the rivets along the right edge and the hand rail along the left quite fascinating. And, finally, the manufacture's logo stands out not only because of its vivid color, but also because its shape is unique within the entire frame. Quite interesting, DG! - - My best always, michael

Certainly invites one to think of a plausible or unplausible storyline. How about the mad train driver with Alzheimer having forgotten, where he put his white gloves. But he does not care at all, because now he is onehandedly going to drive this train to its limits and beyond through the night....

And the music that goes with it? Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull, of course!

 

 

The magician seems to have forgotten his gloves but we know he's still around; this picture is the proof. A favorite, Daniel.

Oh My......I am utterly humbled by all of your comments. I thank each and every one of you personally and individually Tatiana, Giorgio, Michael, Phillip and Jack. Your observations truly fill me with the satisfaction of a job well done, i.e. saying this in all humbleness, it is the inner satisfaction of a personal pleasure in doing something; and being so handsomely rewarded by so many people's looking at the work and expressing some liking. Yes, the Award is much valued and equally appreciated, but it is the silent applause you all express with your words that actually make me bow with my hands in my heart. May the Heavens bless you all. DG

A personal note for Jack: Besides your mastery in Photography, you have a special gift of saying so very much in a sentence. Unfortunately, it takes me longer to express my thoughts and feelings. Your words are unexceptionally enlightening, insightful and inspiring. DG

"The magician seems to have forgotten his gloves but we know he's still around; this picture is the proof. A favorite, Daniel." Ditto, Jack!

Hi Daniel,

 

this is a wonderful photo that ticks all of the boxes, but without any ambition to do that, which I really appreciate. You are never out to get an easy success, never occupied with making the photos everybody likes. This image has a superb composition, a lot of detail and reflection, which makes it a timeless document that honors railway history. Kind regards, Vincent

Dear Michael and Vincent. Once more, in al humbleness and sincerity, I thank you for your comments. I believe Vincent hit the nail on the head, in that THIS is what I like (and therefore want) to photograph. With the same humbleness, my photography strives to find an edge that satisfies me, and also that I believe, hope and thrive for that other seasoned, sensitive, passionate and extremely skilled photographers (like you that honor me by visiting some of my work) might find interesting for one reason or other, i.e. composition, lighting, subject-choosing, and other both interesting and technical details. Again, my respectful bow and sincere thanks. DG