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Santa Fe Railroad

© Merna L. Nobile

Santa Fe Railroad

Uploaded: May 16, 2010

Description

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, is the best-known railroad in the world. Beginning in 1860, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway quickly grew to become the premier transportation company in the US. Its hallmark was fast, high-quality freight and passenger service, including the famous Super Chief, El Capitan, and The Chief luxury passenger trains for those traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 8/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carla Capra Anderson May 16, 2010

Fabulous! #1269424

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Thank you Carla......... we will go again! Merna #8616409

Rita Hill level-classic May 17, 2010

OH MY! what a very AWESOME image. the colors and technique you used are fantastic. Love the history behind the image. Again another stunning image Merna. #8617165

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 17, 2010

Fantastic vivid and well saturated colors and effects you have imparted to this image. Well done Merna. #8617587

Merna L. Nobile May 17, 2010

Hi Emile: You just made my day! A compliment from you is wonderful. I admire your work very much
Sincerely, Merna.
#8617624

Richard D. Love May 17, 2010

Beautiful image, Merna. I love the detail effects. Excellent comp, including the lines and colors.

Rick #8617738

Sarah Springer May 17, 2010

I will second the "awesome" comment. Fabulous,Merna! ~ Sarah #8617747

Merna L. Nobile May 17, 2010

Thank you Richard and Sara: I think that this image even surprised me. I am so happy that you both like it, that is what all this is about. Sincerely, Merna #8618006

Wm Nosal May 18, 2010

Cool Image! #8620917

Merna L. Nobile May 18, 2010

Thsnk you Wm. Your comment means a lot to me. It was very nice hearing from you. Sincerely, Merna #8620925

John Connolly May 19, 2010

What a well composed and colorful presentation Merna, and your effects are really outstanding!
I enjoyed browsing through you galley, you have some incredible images here! #8622744

Christine Lobsinger level-classic May 19, 2010

Merna, I have to ask... how on EARTH did you do this wonderful MASTERPIECE????
Gorgeous Technique and brillant 'eye-popping' colours...
Your words/history are a plus too...
WTG!
CHRIS
SMILING AGAIN #8622759

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2010

Hi Christine: I went to the local train station and set the tripod up and attached the camera and waited for the next train to roll through. I did not need to wait long, I also put the camera on (motor drive) don’t know if that they still call it. At this train station, you can stand very close to the tracks. I took one photo after another and when the train went by, I just turned the camera around and took as many photos as I could going the other way. I am going to try to put a before and after image up for all to see, that will make it more interesting. When I got home, I had quite a few images to pick from. After deciding, I used some Topaz and contrast, and that is about it. Sincerely, Merna #8623159

Christine Lobsinger level-classic May 19, 2010

THANK YOU MERNA... I WILL HAVE TO SEE IF I HAVE TOPAZ... IS IT APART OF PS...? I HAVE PS 7, AND I DON'T THINK I DO? IT PROBABLY IS ANOTHER PROGRAM.
CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8623285

Merna L. Nobile May 20, 2010

Hi Christine: I used the Adjust 4 filter from Topoaz. You can Google Topaz and look at their products. You can purchase each one seperatly, they have been on sale recently. Worth the investment. I hope that this will help. If you decide to make the purchase make sure it is loaded into your ps. Sincerely, Merna #8624152

Robert Jensen May 20, 2010

Outstanding digital work on this #8625381

Merna L. Nobile May 20, 2010

Thanks Robert. Enjoy the car show, and bring some of your amazing images.
Merna #8625388

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