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Photographer Kathy Hillard  Kathy Hillard {Karma:25721}
Project #32 Lines Camera Model Canon S2 IS
Categories Transportation
Digital
Film Format
Portfolio All
Different View
Lens 6.0-72mm
Uploaded 2/8/2006 Film / Memory Type Digital
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Views 503 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 48 Rating Critique Only Image
Location City - 
State -  WA
Country - United States   United States
About Susie and I grabbed our cameras and headed out for a few minutes after work today...we have to take advantage of the sunshine when we have it!
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Lyle  Lyle     {K:594} 3/12/2006
WOW Kathy...I love shots like this. I don't know if it is the idea of riding the rails and going somewhere but this shot calls me:-) Makes me want to grab my camera and run down to the local train tracks and lay down and get a shot of the tracks and the MILLIONS OF CONDOS AND HOUSES AROUND ME... Great job.

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Rick Page Rick Page   {K:5242} 3/5/2006
A very good perspective shot.Interesting self photo shot on your profile pic too...Rick

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Jeanette Hägglund Jeanette Hägglund   {K:59855} 2/22/2006
Such depth created here Kathy!
Great shot

Jeanette

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brian underdown brian underdown   {K:-960} 2/22/2006
im so glad i stopped and looked ,this is tremendous,great detail and DOF is excellent.perfect composition and using the rail to the left of the frame allows you to view into the shot nicely.

brian...

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Eb Mueller Eb Mueller   {K:24960} 2/20/2006
Beautiful placement of the foreground rail and the vanishing point. The light was very good for bringing out the textures. Very well composed!
Eb

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ricardo longhi-frantz   {K:9628} 2/16/2006
very strong composition Kathy! great and bold balance! loved the tones and the cloudy sky too! lovely job!

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Ace Star Ace Star   {K:21040} 2/16/2006
hi kathy! this is stunning ... i like your low angle approach here! amazingly captured

+7 goes to favs
excellent

wish you good luck

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Mark Longo Mark Longo   {K:12760} 2/16/2006
Nice composition Kathy! I love the way you have positioned the rails left of center in the frame, then having the tracks curve toward the center in teh distance. The DOF is fantastic in keeping the foreground sharp while still clearly following the rails into the distance. The sky is working very well to create a brooding mood here. Very nice!

Mark

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Glenn Edmiston Glenn Edmiston   {K:7366} 2/15/2006
Stunning composition Kathy .the photo leads you right down the tracks very nice .. Thanks for your complements .. I use focal blades a plugin for photoshop and then put it into another plugin from Harrys filters . Cheers glenn . sorry for the late getback , have been off the computer for a few days

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Steve Aronoff Steve Aronoff   {K:18393} 2/14/2006
Superb shot, Kathy. The depth of field is terrific. As are the clarity and palette. It really makes me want to be on a train riding that stretch of rail.
Best wishes,
Steve

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carlo raingini carlo raingini   {K:11977} 2/12/2006
very nice perspective. congrats,

carlo

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 2/12/2006
Very beautiful Kathy! Has a very moody feel to it, the colors and composition are just perfect! Very well done, you and Susie sure put your "few minutes" to wonderful use! Take care my friend! Darlene

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Randy Lorance Randy Lorance   {K:24769} 2/12/2006
I like this shot Kathy, I've spent a lot of time walking tracks along rivers like this. Good perspective and lighting that highlights the rails. The bend at the end and dramatic sky also add to image.(I find the brightness of inner frame top and left a little distracting)

Randy

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 2/11/2006
Hi Kathy! This is such a teriffic composition!!! I LOVE how you composed this shot!Love how the right track goes to the corner of the frame!It really takes Your eye into the great scenery! Nicely done Kathy!!!..7 !!!
My best........................John

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Brian Fillmore Brian Fillmore   {K:4016} 2/10/2006
Nice perspective along the rails. I feel as if I was there looking with you. The detail between the railway ties and along side of the tracks with the crushed rock really adds a special touch.

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cessy karina   {K:14205} 2/10/2006
very beautiful, Kathy
love the atmosphere
the colors so pretty, and excellent perspective too

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Gayle's Eclectic Photos Gayle's Eclectic Photos   {K:91109} 2/10/2006
hi, up close and personal placing me right there!
High impact shot with typical WA brooding sky..LOL..the way you composed and perspective makes this one,Kathy....love the sheen on the rails and the textures throughout...many nice elements coming together...tripod? hehehe...i have some rail shots with and without trains,and this makes me want to post an arty one i have sitting...maybe tomorrow....losing my oomph and still have to leave house......:(
regards,gayle

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Rashed Abdulla Rashed Abdulla   {K:163889} 2/10/2006
this is not just going out for photography ,this is a perfect Pro arrangement drained all at this place ,Perfect expouser , depth of field ,details ,colors and composition, all of the best my friend .

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Romy Fabian Garmaz   {K:17105} 2/9/2006
Kathy.
Wooooow ... excellent composition. 7++++
beatiful tones and colours
great shot
regards
Romy

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stingRay pt.4 . stingRay pt.4 .   {K:250401} 2/9/2006
Incredible details and wonderful textures in this moody atmospheric composition my dear Kathy. I love the shooting angle and the line of the rail out of the corner. Excellent capture, well done sweetie. Best wishes as always....Ray

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NN  NN     {K:26787} 2/9/2006
Hi Kathy! I like the low angle here; very nicely composed! The dark threatening sky adds a great mood to this shot. Good work!

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Gary Dyck Gary Dyck   {K:12834} 2/9/2006
Hi Kathy... why I asked was that some of the branches against the clouds look like they've been partially cloned out or something like that and I am thinking that might be an effect of the sharpening process?? But I don't really know. I think most people have the picture the way they want it before they upload, so I think an additional sharpening probably isn't necessary, but again, I don't really know... (wow, not much help am I??) I click on the no sharpening button when I upload pictures here (when I remember - hahaha). Anyway, it's really a small thing and doesn't detract from a wonderful image!! Cheers, Gary (o:

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Kathy Hillard Kathy Hillard   {K:25721} 2/9/2006
Hi Gary,
I always choose the smallest amount of sharpening when I upload to UF. Do you think choosing "none" is the better choice? I use to leave the choice at medium and wasn't pleased with the results at all. I'm a bit confused about a few things in the uploads with the new site. A lot of the images don't look clear to me until they are opened in the large view, and I didn't see that as a problem before. Maybe it's just me! Anyway, thanks for your comments...they are much appreciated!
Kathy

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Laura Spell Laura Spell   {K:24080} 2/9/2006
Beautiful scene. The composition is good, colors, light and details are good. I like this very much.

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 2/9/2006
What a beautiful shot, the perspective is amazing, I feel as if I am walking down that track. The color and lighting are amazing. Into my favorites. Alison

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 2/8/2006
A classic perspective shot, Kathy! Well done with the curve right at the end to add interest, and very scenic surroundings.
Dave.

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Gustavo Scheverin Gustavo Scheverin   {K:164501} 2/8/2006
Espléndida composición.
Felicitaciones!

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Don Loseke Don Loseke   {K:32503} 2/8/2006
Wow, I really like your low angle of view. Oh to be young and able to get down like this. When I get down it takes a while to get back up and in a place like this my luck the train would come along while I was down. The shine on the rails leading into that threatening sky is very good. Well done. Don.

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Sheila Carson Sheila Carson   {K:5924} 2/8/2006
Great leading lines here Kathy!

Christian keeps talking about coming by the cafe for a bite to eat. We just might make it in sometime soon. I'll be the red-head with a camera! :)

Sheila

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z z   {K:7231} 2/8/2006
Wonderful leading lines and dof used! Such a blessing to have your sister to go out and play picture with!

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 2/8/2006
I love this one though I think the frame on the bottom and right side should have been done all the way around . . . just personal preference, but the white seems a bit distracting on the top and left frame sides to me.

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Gorilla  K Gorilla  K   {K:17526} 2/8/2006
beautiful perspective and nice moody landscape!!!

best regards,
Winfried

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Markus Scholz Markus Scholz   {K:23722} 2/8/2006
That's fantastic, Kathy. There is only one thing missing for perfection: the train approaching form the background;-) I like everything in this image.

Markus

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Gary Dyck Gary Dyck   {K:12834} 2/8/2006
Hi Kathy... well yet another fine image!! Great moody clouds and just a nice angle of view, bringing the viewer right into the picture. I have to wonder though, do you use the UF sharpening feature? I just think the branches look a little strange, like they've been only partially cloned out... Not sure if the sharpening feature would cause that or not. At any rate, a great picture!! Cheers, Gary

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Robert Kocs Robert Kocs   {K:89085} 2/8/2006
Outstanding perspective, lovely well composed scene!
Love the dramatic cloudy sky, I think little bit
scary feeling. Very nice colour tonal quality, fine
tracks pattern. Really nice composition with exciting
details. Very well detailed and seen! Nice moody landscape.
Well done dear friend! Nice one! :)

Best wishes dear Kathy!
Robert

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Ash     {K:9427} 2/8/2006
Great composition. I like the perspective, and that river adds so much. I find it difficult to capture a scene with so much interest when all of the trees are barren of leaves and there is no snow to provide contrasts. You have done it very well.

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Nadia Stanke Nadia Stanke   {K:5318} 2/8/2006
Great image Kathy! I agree that it looks 3D, and I love the dark atmosphere, although you said it was sunny, hehe. Well done!

Nadia

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John Pitman   {K:8473} 2/8/2006
Good lead in and detail. John

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Susie OConnor Susie OConnor   {K:34798} 2/8/2006
This is another one that I like more each time I look at it. It looks great in the thumbnail and on up to large version.

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 2/8/2006
Grogeous perspective, dof and clarity! The vignetting adds so much here.

We have tracks nearby....just straight and full of trash...really a pity :(

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Kambiz K Kambiz K   {K:37420} 2/8/2006
lovely well composed and colorful landscape

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 2/8/2006
The beautiful essence of tranquility, outstandingly pure and pleasing.

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 2/8/2006
Hi Kathy,
Clear and soft at the same time.... Is that possible? Nice slightly muted, kind of creamy colours. Good use of the wide angle. I like the way the right rail starts in the corner and leads right into the image like that.
Andre

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Ina Nicolae Ina Nicolae   {K:44481} 2/8/2006
Hi Kathy, I love this low angle and fantastic clarity and detail on the tracks. Did you put your ear down to listen if a train was coming? Just kidding :0)) Great landscape with the river, lovely winter hues, and moody sky. I love the rusty nails and the wood tie texture, and how I can see every single little piece of gravel. That steel feels cold! Awesome exposure and composition, beautiful colors, perfectly fitting track into the corner! - Best regards, Ina

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Ann Nida Ann Nida   {K:45248} 2/8/2006
WOW Kathy! This is so razor sharp it's like a 3D image. I think I either need to get one of those cameras or get my eyes checked to get this kind of clarity. I too am thinking like Robin. I'll bet there's a barn just around that bend. hehe A great belly shot. Love the perspective. Fantastic quality. Like a painting. Great job Kathy. You and Susie sure do have fun getting around to take these beautiful photos. Must be fun to have a photo bud. Be careful out there you 2.

Cheers - Ann :)

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Robin W Robin W   {K:16308} 2/8/2006
Hi Kathy...I almost expect to see a barn just around the bend ;) Fantastic perspective, composition and detail. I love how the light hits the top of the rail. Great job!
Robin

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Kelly Duntley Kelly Duntley   {K:13889} 2/8/2006
What the heck are you doing riding on the front of the train. There are no seat out there. Just bumming out for the day huh?

What an awsome looking picture. The composition is great. Love the dark forboding feel to this. I can just feel the storm comming in. Great lines colors and shapes to look at. The eye wants to see the whole of the picture and not just the tracks like so many of these shots do. Great job!!!
Kelly

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Susie OConnor Susie OConnor   {K:34798} 2/8/2006
The down low one! Cool! You even got some blue sky in there. I love this...looks like today was a fruitful afternoon photowise. Can't wait to see more. Good job.

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