some of my favorite images Our Comings and Goings - (enlarge plse)

Whether we travel by Train, Plane, Boat or Automobile, "Our

Comings and Goings' are quite often a subject of much Conversaiton

and Contemplation. Planning a Vacation nearly always is a pleasure

and a topic of much excitement, especially if it is 'long overdue'.

Preparation for the trip can be as exciting or as trepidatious as we

allow it to be. It just depends on our 'state of mind' at the time. At any

rate, if we are able to travel to a far off destination, we certainly are

fortunate, and should always be grateful for this luxury - so many are

not able to travel. Here on PN I find it delightful to 'live through the

eyes' of the many Photographers who visit exotic, exciting, and

historic places all over the World. Since becoming a Member of PN, I

have learned more about our World than I think I ever would have

otherwise. It is not just the Images I enjoy, I have come to know so

many genuinely gracious and kind people who are more than 'happy'

to share their adventures with us all. 'I wonder where I will visit next'

here on PN?? (your visits and comments are always welcome and

appreciated, kind regards, Gail)

mi viene in mente;viaggio contemporaneo verso L'inferno di Dante (Divina Commedia)

versione personalizzata da Gail Harmer ! potrebbe essere il tuo prossimo romanzo !

Una foto deve sempre trasmettere o raccontare qualcosa,Tu ci sei riuscita ! baci paul

An excellent depiction of nostalgia.

Brava Gail, another wonderful composition.

A really beautiful result, Gail!

 

a great work - strong contrasts, 'oldish' tones suit very well to the old steam engines. Duplicate appearance of the main subject makes this very dynamic and "on the move"-image. It has real style!

And I agree to your words on photo.net - I also enjoy the photos (and their descriptions) from all across the world. Often the unbiased (i.e. unfiltered by media or news agencies) personal view communicated via a photo tells more than any documentary on TV or magazines would tell.

Best regards, Wolfgang

Fantastic idea! Fantastic composition. And I like the sepia-like tone you used here. One of your best in my book!! Bravo!

Good composition with excellent post-processing.  I like it. 

it could be a perfect example for dirty industrial revolution, great composition!

Best regards

Tural.

Excellent presentation! It can be book illustration! Pure graphic art!

Love the stark and vintage look you gave this image Gail, a hearty thumbs up from me. Bravo.

In short... Really good!

Creative, insightful and profound.

G.

This feels like something out of the Industrial Era, full of grit and smoke and the noisy clamor of machines. It's quite a switch from your garden pictures and a strong image with a definite punch. Nice to see you stretching out in other directions.

Old stuff, presented as a kind of grotesque and maybe even frightening, very unusual, meaning original! I like it and it is not frightening for me, just a remembrance of the good old times!

 

Best regards dear Gail!

 

PDE

Years ago when I first started PN there was a woman who posted regularly whose name began with a K who created similar amalgam shots that increasingly pushed the envelope, a similar path to yours.  I like how this is starting to edge away from representational into more experiential.  The entire shot environment and all appears to be rusting.

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful image with great processing.  Take care, Patsy

Nice comp and super pp work. Love the tones.

I like the colour and texture , I'm just not sure about the black front of the 'loco . I think it needed breaking up a bit , even if it meant " cheating " . Bill

You have an excellent vintage feel to this one Gail! Well done lass!

All the best,
Neil

I like the vintage feel to this. I would agree with the suggestion to show just a bit more shadow detail at the front.

Many thanks for your vist and suggestions. I do agree also that the image would look much better with some shadow relief in the front of the train on the right. I do not know why I did not think of that myself!! I appreciate your support and comments very much.

Neil - Sincere thanks for dropping by. It is always good to hear you input on  my images.

Bill  - You are quite right Bill re: the front of the train. Some relief from all that darkness would have been much better, many thanks for suggesting it! I don't know why it didn't occur to me as well. Hope your 3 'angels' are doing well!

Pat  - Thankyou Pat for dropping by with your encouraging words of suppot. Truly appreacite your interest!

Thankyou for your thoughts on this image. I had much the same feeling while composing. We had visited my favortie Garden Centre that has the most 'delicious Ice Cream' last week and just before we arrived there, my husband thought I might enjoy taking some pics of some Railway Cars that are set up in a Community Park. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with the images, but this idea came to me, and I went with it. Many thanks for your always insightful comments!

You both are such great supporters of my images, and such a source of encouragement as well. Pierre, I unsderstand exactly what you were saying in your comments. I do appreciate so much your visit.

Yes, actually there were 3 images used and one in the background was of what appear to be 'springs' on the train where the paint was peeling. I really liked the textures I saw and decided to incorporate that image into this composition. I truly enjoy hearing your thoughts on my images JeffS. I'm not quite sure what 'direction' I am taking, but I am enjoying the 'work' so far.