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Re: Amtrak Acela on the Corridor
Author: Mitch Goldman
Date: 01-31-2009 - 15:17

OldPoleburner Wrote:
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> Trouble is,
>
> that a long telephoto lens just can't do justice
> to the graceful catenary curve of the messenger
> wires, especially when right under them.
>
> If we are to ever sell this to the aesthetically
> trained eye, we need to put it in its best light.
>
>
> Now, it ain't me, but someone around here just
> might have the photo-artistic ability to do just
> that. . . . .
>
How's this?
Wider lens - Better light

Thanks for the link, Bob - though as far as recent submissions go, I prefer this photo of the Acela at Stamford at night in the snow. (HERE)

The Corridor shot in my opinion is a bit soft despite the use of a Canon "L" 400:1 zoom.

/Mitch

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  Amtrak Acela on the Corridor Bob 01-29-2009 - 23:59
  Re: Amtrak Acela on the Corridor synonymouse 01-30-2009 - 13:22
  Re: Amtrak Acela on the Corridor OldPoleburner 01-31-2009 - 03:41
  Re: Amtrak Acela on the Corridor Mitch Goldman 01-31-2009 - 15:17


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