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I was visiting a train museum in Snoqualmie, Washington. The engines

and cars had all been carefully restored. But a short distance away,

on a spur track hidden in overgrowth, sat this train. It took a bit

of hacking through the underbrush to get to it. It was slowly being

eaten by the vegetation, and it reminded me of pictures of the Titanic

being consumed by rust. I was moved by its plight, as it sat decaying

just a short distance from the other trains that had been restored.

This photograph was taken inside the caboose.

I was visiting a train museum in Snoqualmie, Washington. The engines

and cars had all been carefully restored. But a short distance away,

on a spur track hidden in overgrowth, sat this train. It took a bit

of hacking through the underbrush to get to it. It was slowly being

eaten by the vegetation, and it reminded me of pictures of the Titanic

being consumed by rust. I was moved by its plight, as it sat decaying

just a short distance from the other trains that had been restored.

These horses (mother and daughter) were posing by a fence in Ogden

Valley, Utah, as the sun came up. Their manes attracted me, and I

stopped for a photograph.

Marc,

Your landscape photography is some of the best I have ever seen. This image is absolutely surreal. Rick

A wonderful image! Marvelous use of dodging and burning to achieve the light effects. I'd like to hang this on my wall. Rick

Very original. At first, I didn't know what I was looking at. This is the sort of image that I would like to hang on my wall. It is beautiful.

This was taken in Devils Garden -- Arches National Park, Utah. A

storm was moving in, and the sun was setting. Arches is just an

amazing place to visit.

This is a wonderfully unique perspective of a very photographed structure. I have visited Delicate Arch numerous times, and seen many photographs of it, but yours is unique. Both the IR and low perspective adds a different view of the Arch. Nice work.

This fisherman was focusing on his fishing, and the sky around him.

I thought the sky was breathtaking, and tried to capture both it and

the fisherman together. This is my try. Rick

The eyes of my grandsons. There is mischief in the air.

I like it a lot. There is a very significant 3D effect generated. The motion of the people in the background, against the stillness of the standing man....very creative.

Absolutely spectacular capture. The motion of the water and the sky makes you feel like you are 'flying' into this image.

Beautiful zen-like simplicity. What more do you need?

Marvelous use of highlights and shadows. Her face emerging from the darkness. The texture and color of her skin add immeasurably to the mystique. This is a really haunting and creative image.

Every once in a while a photo comes along that is really different, and from which we can all learn. This is one of them. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Rick

As I mentioned in an earlier photo post, we visited Neuschwanstein

Castle on a cloudy stormy day. I was hoping for some blue sky and

sunshine, but found a much more interesting castle in the clouds.

Your comments and critiques are always appreciated. Rick

We visited Neuschwanstein Castle on a stormy day. When we left for

the visit, I was hoping for some sunshine to help with the

photography. Instead, we saw the castle in a beautiful storm, and

it added substantially to the surreal quality of the castle and its

surroundings.

This is a marvelous image. The clouds flowing down the hill are magical. I might suggest just a bit more contrast, to 'pop' the trees on the hill. But...it is a beautiful picture as is.

Very beautiful image. I would suggest using a darken/lighten center filter just a little so that the outside tonality is a bit darker, and the inside a bit lighter. Otherwise....lovely.

Wonderful lines Howard. Black and white and blue all over. And I we have to do is open our eyes and look around us. So simple, but yet....

Rick

What an amazing image! I saw an earlier version of this image....but this is absolutely stunning. The coloring of the image, use of shadows, downturned eyes, and beautiful hands. You have perfected the lighting so that my eyes are drawn immediately to her face. This is one of my favorites. Rick

Wayne...this is another magical image. I think I know where this was shot, but I have never seen it looking like this. Absolutely beautiful. Rick

This is an early morning photo taken in Hallstadt, Austria. This

little city sits on a ledge cut out of a mountain along a beautiful

glacial lake. It was a mystical spot. As always, your comments and

criticisms are most welcome.

Wayne....this is a gorgeous landscape. Perfect lighting and composition. The slight color in the horizon adds a lot. Rick

Beautiful shot Wayne! The colors are wonderful. We do live in a beautiful area. Rick