Train2
by jgirl57

Comment by ambaker:
I like the bridge, and find the concept interesting. The sky brings the image down a bit, for me. The power line tower distracts a bit as well. The main influence is the sky. A large bland patch that darkens the bridge, and does not bring its own drama to the table.

I'd like to see this image again, earlier, or later, in the day when the sun lights the steel more dramatically.

A more centered composition, could highlife the leading lines of the tracks and the symmetry of the construction.

Sunbeams on the highway
by jgirl57

Comment by eileenbalkus:
could have been greatly improved by straightening the horizen

Sunbeams on the highway
by jgirl57

Comment by Ja-9:
What I see first is all the noise/grain in your picture. To me it seems that it is more noise vs grain. A noise reduction filter would go a long way.

Not sure what time of the day this was taken but I don't think at night/evening as the headlights are not on, on the vehicles. Obviously this was taken through the windshield and there are small water dots/flairs near the sun (but not "spots").

The tilt of the horizon bothers me...I like to see level pictures (unless it's a tilt challenge...duh). And just sometimes a tilted picture works but not here.

Overall the picture seems to be very underexposed (dark) and quite a bit of detail is lost in that darkness. But your caption of the clouds definitely meets the challenge.

I think that this is a redeemable image and has potential. But you need to watch some of the tutorials that I suggested to get your "ahhh haaaaa" moment.

I hope that helps.

Sunbeams on the highway
by jgirl57

Comment by blindjustice:
Love the colors here- and the lighting makes you feel as disoriented as the low angle sun does on a late winter day.

Sunbeams on the highway
by jgirl57

Comment by kiwinick:
thought the lower part a little dark.

Train2
by jgirl57

Comment by Tiny:
I like this image too, with a little post processing it could make a fine shot ( mainly lightening some areas to bring out more detail )

Train2
by jgirl57

Comment by aliqui:
I enjoyed reading your notes on the photo. I love it when the photographer takes time to jot a few notes down for us to give a little insight into the wheres, hows, and whys. I also agree with the previous commenter about the composition. It's different, and I like it.

Stop action in the car wash
by jgirl57

Comment by bmatt17:
Don't get discouraged by the dq. I've been coming here off and on for almost 10 years now, and there are some truly amazing photographers here [not me ;-)] This is a great place to learn.

Train2
by jgirl57

Comment by bmartuch:
The off center composition is neat.