Sunset Express

[Majeed Badizadegan]

I was driving up from Southern Oregon. The sky looked like this for 100 miles, I kid you not. I knew an epic sunset was in store. I had driven past these tracks off the interstate a couple times and had this spot in mind. The conditions lined up very nicely and I got what I imagined.

Pre-visualization can be a powerful tool in the photographers toolbox, but it can also be a setup for disappointment.


Sunset Express by Majeed Badizadegan, on Flickr

 

[InnovaWraith]

Very cool. I love how the sun lights up the side of the train. Nice picture!

 

[fokker]

Very nice! I must admit I'm a sucker for wide angles and trains, this ticks my boxes. Is this HDR or did you just tickle up the shadow detail in post?

 

[weepete]

Very nice! It looks like it all came together for this shot.

 

[kathyt]

This might be my new favorite R. Nice work rookie.

 

[leeroix]

Apparently you didn't see the thread about not taking pictures on train tracks?

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

He's not actually "on" the tracks. It doesn't count.

 

[D-B-J]

Nice! I like the composition and the light. I wish there had been a tad more detail right near the sun (maybe tone mapped?) but that's just me.

Best,
Jake

 

[Derrel]

Cool sky. Always nice to see a strong foreground element in a wide-view shot like this.

 

[kathyt]

Cool sky. Always nice to see a strong foreground element in a wide-view shot like this.

So Derrel....do you think this guy has any potential? If not, he could always be my handyman or an underwear model? Leave it to me to derail all threads that cross my path.

 

[D-B-J]

Cool sky. Always nice to see a strong foreground element in a wide-view shot like this.

So Derrel....do you think this guy has any potential? If not, he could always be my handyman or an underwear model? Leave it to me to derail all threads that cross my path.

HAHAHA.... Derail!...

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

Thanks everyone!!

Derrel the Derailer. WWE champion!

 

[scotts2014se]

Fantastic! I'm a big fan of all your work.

 

[batmura]

Great! Is this hdr?

 

[Rick58]

Railroading and good photography? There's nothing for me NOT to like here. Very nice indeed.