This was one frame from a burst which I took as the train pulled into the station. Initially, the gent on the left, the Station Master (SM) wasn’t in shot, but as the train moved up the platform, he moved down it! What I wanted to see from your submissions was two things – firstly what would you do with him and secondly want would you do with the steam.
As usual I wasn’t disappointed with your submissions. The SM was left alone, cropped out and removed by digital trickery and the steam was dramatised to different degrees. I had a preference for the images which brightened up the engine and was happy with either colour or B&W. I also didn’t have a strong view on what to do with the SM as long as it didn’t spoil the balance of the image.
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My choices are :-
2nd runner up –
@Juggernaut – I liked the “nostalgic look – this could have been a postcard from the 1940’s
1st runner up -
@BosseBe #1 - I liked the colours, the lightness and contrast, the steam and inclusion of the Station Master
Winner -
@WhidbeyLVR #1 - I loved the colours, the lightness, contrast, and the steam but was bowled over at your replacement of the Station Master. The creation of the stone door frame and drain pipe was unbelievable - the first shot from the burst is below which shows you what it looks like without being covered.
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Congratulations Lyle, and over to you.
