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End of the Line

© Danny B. Head

End of the Line

Uploaded: October 01, 2010 03:06:53

Description

This section of track, in my hometown is the end of the line for what was once the L&N Railroad. It stops because there is no rail bridge across the Tennessee River. When I was in high school, I lived in another town about 20 miles away. A favorite pass time was to run along beside the middle of the train at night (as it had slowed down through town) and grab the handrail and "hop the train." The area in the photo is where we would get off. Now, I can only think now how dangerous it was, but it seemed like fun at the time. We would wave at cars and other stupid stuff. This all came to a halt, when one night a buddy of mine "popped up" to wave at a car as we passed through an intersection. The car was the local police. Ouch!

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 01, 2010

Great story to go with this fabulous capture, Danny, LOL. Excellent tones and pov. #1313348

Gord MacEachern October 01, 2010

But it was FUN!
Great story and image Danny!
FYI, if the road conditions were right,we used to hide in ditches and when a car would stop at the stop sign , we would sneak out of the ditch, grab onto the bumper, crouch down and foot ski down the road.LOL #8940630

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 01, 2010

This is a super photo! I do have to admit to doing some stuff when I was a kid that makes me wonder what the hell I was thinking when I reflect on it now. #8940638

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 01, 2010

Wow Danny...I love your POV and comp on this picture. The story is a great one too! LOL LOL LOL It makes you wonder how we all survived our childhoods doesn't it? #8940708

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 01, 2010

Excellent capture, story and message Danny! Jeff #8940721

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 01, 2010

Great use of the lines of the rails here, Danny, and beautiful rich colors. An excellent image and interesting if frightening story. #8940741

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 01, 2010

Love the low perspective of the tracks Danny, it gives them a 3D feel! Of course the treatment of the image is fantastic!
Hey, don't you boys think you are the only ones who did stupid things...we lived on a hill and when it snowed my sisters and I would jump into a very large box at the top of the drive-way and slide down the drive into the street! :-) #8940848

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 01, 2010

And you lived to tell the tale, Danny. A wonderful story -- and great fun. And a beautiful capture and treatment. We all did stupid stuff, but maybe that's what childhood's all about. #8940854

Douglas Pignet October 01, 2010

Very nice work on this kewl image...Great tones and comp Danny, well done #8940912

Jack Ryan October 01, 2010

An entertaining and interesting story to add interest to this excellent photo. Great work, Randy. #8941003

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 01, 2010

Very interesting story Danny...and love your composition and treatment too! Well done...

jo ann c. #8941164

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 03, 2010

I'm surprised that you're not in jail today! :o) Just kidding! Beautiful capture here neighbor! #8944306

Danny B. Head October 03, 2010

You are right Judy.... it is a wonder. I think while most of the class was being voted, this or that, I was voted "most likley to serve time". #8944336

Ian M. Hill October 03, 2010

Another great capture Danny,like the story,Iam sure we all do things when we are young and when get older,wonder why we did them!! #8945205

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congratulations Danny on this beautiful finalist. #9037021

Jack Ryan November 15, 2010

Congratulations, Danny...a very deserving selection. #9038230

Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Danny! #9038524

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 15, 2010

Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Danny!!! You do our tracks proud! #9039696

frank w. degenhardt November 15, 2010

Congratulations on the Finalist Danny. Beautiful work. #9039797

Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010

Great story, Danny...you were quite a wild little Indian! Love the wave to the (uh oh) police!
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist! #9039953

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 16, 2010

Congrats Danny on this wonderful finalist. Beautiful work as always. #9040801

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 16, 2010

Terrific POV, composition, and story, Danny. Congratulations on your wonderful finalist. #9041068

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

This is AWESOME, Danny!!! Love your POV and the details are excellent. Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #9041714

Cathy Barrows November 17, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...aww the good old days #9045011

Merna L. Nobile November 18, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9050167

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