Engineer

The only difference between men and boys is the size of their toys.

This guy gets to play with real trains.

 

If you give me a 3, please give me a comment also.

 

 

I find that the composition provides a great background for this portrait, which is a natural and sincere view of the man. It is simple and real.

Thanks Fred,

 

I don't often shoot people, but couldn't resist taking this man's picture.

 

 

I like this...nice capture...

Thanks Dennis

 

 

Yes, it is a good portrait of the man but not the man and his machine so, in the latter area, it fails.

I want to say that your exposure is great, no distractions from the compartment but, would that have created a better story?

Technically sound Charles, I just want more out of your photo.

Dave

Thanks Dave for your thoughtful comment.

 

I agree about not capturing more of the machine, and this was cropped from such a photo. However there were elements in the larger frame that were serious detractions from the picture, so I cropped it to this. Maybe some selective burning and dodging can retrieve some more detail inside the cab.

 

Thanks for the suggestion Alex. I have often felt that my cropping is often not optimum, and my portfolio contains several examples.

 

Thanks for your thoughtful comments