bill_thorlin

25-30 foot is a big platform - must be at a major station. She does not appear to be on the front edge and one would expect the sign to be set midway on the platform. Given the compression factor I wonder how wide the platform is ?

Even at 25 foot there is still some effect.

I am also wondering how a person could be so close to an apparently high moving train without showing signs of being "windblown". If one stands on a platform when an express comes flying through the buffeting is quite severe.

I am not being critical of the image as such, in fact I find it pleasing overall.

I rarely comment because I rarely find that they have an impact on me. This one does - OK it is not perhaps perfect but then it is produced by a human being and they never ever produce perfection.

Whoever it was that said a lower viewpoint and perhaps a bit to the left may have got a good point but it is only a small complaint.

I am sure there will be some who will say that this is not the way to view it - but - would I have been pleased to have produced this shot ?

Yes - very.

This captures the atmosphere of the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa brilliantly. With the clouds about the blues are not ultra blues and this renders them well according to my memory. The bands of sand and sea show the variety of colours that arise at low tide. The lack of shadows indicates that this is around midday not an easy time to photograph. The little dhow type fishing boat is seen throughout the area and adds to the atmosphere.

The local people are languid movers and like a little bit of "moving and shaking" and this gives even greater authenticity. The camel of course is not indigenous but is a common sight especially in tourist areas and this is a tourist area.

The infamous "line" in the sand is I suppose a distraction but not to me a major one - where in the world is it all perfect ? I have really enjoyed viewing this photograph and can only offer congratulations.