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Last week was a marathon run where I saw the dark side of sunrise and sunset 7 of 8 days. In the middle of all that, I was conducting a private photo tour with Jeffrey Wu from Toronto, Ontario. Check out his stream for a few images of our time together. Going in, I fully expected to do a lot of teaching, but ultimately, I simply got to play tour guide. Over meals, we talked photography and I even got some sage advice that I hope to carry with me on my photographic journey. And it is a journey. As we go through this photographic life, there are signs along the way, obstacles we must overcome, and milestones to be reached if we just keep at it.
The Shot:
Headed to Davenport the other morning and took advantage of the overcast skies for some long exposures of the crack. Even ran into a couple from New Jersey who had driven cross country and ended up in Davenport. They helped inflate my ego a bit when they told me they were drawn to the area because of some of my images. That was cool. :)
The Gear:
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24mm @ 12mm
71 sec, f11, ISO 160
Lee Big Stopper and .9 Soft GND filters
BR EM1s - Class 76 - waiting at Guide Bridge, with 76011 nearest to the camera. The crowds on the platform opposite appear to be waiting for something, and what appears to be a railtour - with heads out of windows - is approaching the station, in the distance on the left..
76011 was withdrawn in July 1981, and scrapped in June 1983. One example of the class - and a cab - survives..
Today (2015) the compound DC catenary has gone, and only the two far platforms remain, with AC overhead electric wires..
Original slide - photographer unknown
I asked our guide, Samson what was the most dangerous situation he had ever been in while being a guide in Tanzania for 17 years. He described a situation where an elephant charged the land rover and told us that the only way to handle the situation was to charge back because you could not back up fast enough and the elephant could flip the car over. He reassured us that it had only happened once in 17 years and it was very, very rare so I shouldn't worry. Well, not more than 20 minutes later, a group of elephants walked by behind our car and a group walkedt in front and suddenly the last female in front, turned, raised her ears, started trumpeting and charging towards us. Samson immediately, put the car in gear and charged back. The elephant ended up tearing the grill of the vehicle and denting the iron bar. We were safe, but it was very scary but it was something I will never forget!
Sky Guide app shows what the Photopills app had predicted for the rise of the Moon and Venus at the Pony Express Station location...
My eBook, Milky Way NightScapes, gives extensive details on my style of starry night landscape photography. Four chapters cover planning, scouting, forecasting star/landscape alignment, light painting, shooting techniques and post processing. Special Flickr Promo: Use Discount Code FLIK for $5.00 off at checkout (limited time only).
Bear enclosure tour guide educates visitors... about bears
and bear safety to protect them and any wild bears they may encounter.
- Montana Grizzly Encounter (a Grizzly Bear Rescue & Education Sanctuary) in Bozeman, Montana. It was founded in 2004 and provides a spacious and natural home for rescued grizzlies. > grizzlyencounter.org/
No mistaking this loco anywhere with those external oil pipes.
Returning empty fuel tanks from probably Jarrow or Leeds to Stanlow Oil Refinery.
Monday 14th February 1983
a sequel to yesterdays picture for Joel :)
Joel, you always know the right things to say to make my day brighter and less stressful. Thanks of always being there for me, your truly are a light that guides me through life.
Former South Yorkshire PTE Leyland Atlantean with Roe bodywork on Waverley Bridge Edinburgh during June 1992, assigned to the AIR+BUS EXPRESS service to/from Edinburgh Airport.
Grateful to my friend Lindsay and her mom Lillian for allowing me to photograph them under the stars.
This was an experiment in trying to emulate a photo Richard Tatti has shown on his YouTube channel, with two people illuminated by a single LED fairy light to make it look like a glow from the lantern. I really like how it turned out.
Engineering works on its usual route are presumably responsible for the unexpected sight of "The European", the 07:17 Harwich to Manchester Victoria boat train, to be diverted through Guide Bridge with 45104 in charge on Sunday 16th September 1984.
Our tour guide in Antigua.
During our bus tour she was answering questions from us and one came up about their national anthem. She said "It's beautiful and I'm not the best singer but if you'd like I'll sing it for you". She sang their national anthem and by the time she was finished she had tears streaming down her cheeks because she loves her country that much. Very touching to say the least.
It really was a good tour and she made it even better. I noticed when we got off the bus the tourists had compensated her well and she certainly deserved it.
Who could resist such a beautiful smile.... certainly not me! She is one of hundreds of college kids that 'work' Alaska during the summer, saving money, having adventures and honing their public / people skills.
I didn't get a chance to get her name... we were interrupted by others with questions about the tours. With a smile like that.... she will do well in this world!
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I'm really diggin' the black and whites lately.
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