Railroad track...no train

[Laramie]

Thoughts? I see lots of potential here, but it was a hurried shot. I think I'd go back and try to shoot this in early morning or at dusk when the right track wasn't so harshly shadowed.

Any other thoughts/critiques?

http://tylerlewisphotography.com/img/v6/p1054897677-5.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

My eye goes right to the utility structure on the left and then to the white tank or whatever it is. Those bits really destroy the symmetry and compete with the lines of the tracks. It's nice to break up symmetry, but do it with something that is subtle or that adds a nice counterpoint. In this case, those elements are just distractions.

[Laramie]

I appreciate those comments. I will keep that in mind when I got shoot it again!

[Laramie]

Maybe I'll get close to the trussel next time so the power pole on left and box are not in the frame.

[DerekSimon]

I think that it is a very interesting shot. The only thing that could be changed in the future is finding an area of track that doesn't have call boxes and things because their bright color draws my attention too much to it. Great work though

[HappySnapper90]

I agree with the lighting comment. IMHO the scene is too well lit with very little shadows. Sunrise or sunset may offer better lighting, but I'm not sure how it would look at that time of day. Maybe this is the best lighting this valley can get?

[Lightworks Imaging]

Answered your own questions cowboy. Closer to the trestle, eliminate the signal box and the power poles, both in the foreground through better composition and the ones in the background will need to be photoshopped out. Lighting is going to be tough in the trough between the berms. Potential does exist here.

[Bill Boehme]

I think that the image has a lot of potential. I actually like the signal box since it is relevant to the subject, but I think that it would work better as a larger foreground element rather than being at a range that makes it appear very small. Also consider using a slightly longer FL and lowering the horizon to get more sky. If there is a location with a slight curve in the tracks, that might be interesting, especially if your vantage point is to the side of the tracks rather in the middle. If the trestle can be made as a mid range element of the image using a longer FL, I think that would also be interesting.

[photoguy6405]

I'm going to be the contrarian. The bareness of the manmade cut doesn't hold any interest for me. I normally love your eye and work, but this one leaves me wanting.

[Laramie]

I appreciate all the feedback. I'm going to go shot this whole area again and will keep these comments in mind.