2 Train Shots (Please C+C)

[Joe the Photog]

Hey, folks;

I was hoping you could C&C these two shtos for me. All comments welcome.


1.)

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r372/joethephotog/csxt3168xti1024b.jpg


2.)

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r372/joethephotog/amtrak3205xti1024a.jpg

[Cobra351]

Neither really knock me out, but I do prefer the second one (both are captured well, they just don't do much for me). I like the quiet, serene feel of the scene (not so much the scene itself, but the feel of it), only to be broken by the train rushing by.

[GTogs]

I find the light pole and light distracting in each photo as it draws my eyes away from the main focus of the scene.

[Jamie Holladay]

I think a little faster shutter speed on both would have helped.

[PhotosGuy]

Good ideas. I think it helps to have the light in the shots. Keep refining the technique & see what you can come up with.
I'm not caring for the blown light in the building doorway though. A layer mask + a darker exposure would help with that: Post #9:
Airport runway shoot (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117950)

[DigitalSpecialist]

I like the first shot. Agree that the light post is a bit much.

[socalrailfan]

You have a lot better shots Joe. The first shot looks unlevel even though it's not.

[Trainboy]

I'd like to see a more neutral white balance on #2, and maybe some more subject. The foreground as it is is just striking me as dead space.

[socalrailfan]

#2 isn't bad, maybe turn the color temp down a 1000-2000k and see how it is.

[Woolburr]

Welcome to transportation...the first shot is interesting....the horizon seems to have some issues...but it appears to be an optical illusion.

[Desertraptor]

Both are nice and sharp
1st one for me