Derailed

Total Newb. First post. I need constructive criticism.

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I like it - that's a nice curve. But I'm a train freak, my Opinion may not be onjective.

Nice first post. Only thing I can nit pick at is the derail sign is part of the main subject of the shot and I feel it should have a sharp focus.

That track contrasts well against the straight poles-well done!

Looks like someone has been hanging out in San Pedro.

Anyway, I would crop out the item in the upper right-hand corner. Also, I would use a faster aperture, focusing on the derail sign (background will be OOF).

Thanks for all the encouragement and help.

@Karl C: Wow! You're pretty good! You must really be from LA! Thanks for the instruction. I will re-shoot with your helps when i have time.

Good shot! You can't miss with a s curve. If you have photo shop
just for fun you might want to try Immage - adjustments - invert
and then adjust your levals. i think it looks cool!