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Take the train - leave the driving to us!
Take the train - leave the driving to us!
rdebruyn


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Advertisement III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Pentax K100D
Lens: Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
Location: Near Dowes Lake in Ottawa
Date: Feb 2, 2008
Aperture: F/11
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/90
Galleries: Advertisement, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2008

 I was going to take pictures of the skaters at Dowes lake and noticed the overpass. Just as I got there a train was just stopped, so I set up and had time to shoot three pictures. I really like the framing and the contrast. The full-sized picture is more interesting. Too bad I couldn't submit a larger image.

Statistics
Place: 95 out of 157
Avg (all users): 5.1265
Avg (commenters): 5.7500
Avg (participants): 4.6613
Avg (non-participants): 5.2842
Views since voting: 984
Views during voting: 391
Votes: 245
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 02/13/2008 12:14:01 AM
It's too bad the idea didn't fully come across. Someone mentioned not knowing the product. I didn't want to mention the O-Train, since only people from Ottawa know the name. It's not well known.

The idea was supposed to be that taking this train is easier than driving in heavy traffic. The image is simple and clean like an open road. I don't think the slogan was enough to suggest it was a commuter train at all.

Thanks for all the comments and the votes!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/11/2008 10:18:04 PM
With the size of the train in the photograph, it almost feels like it's a landscape. I like that the train is the only thing really in color, but it gets lost in the background
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/11/2008 10:17:23 AM
The contrast from the white snow and the black of the wall is very pleasing. The red train pops against the black and white.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/11/2008 02:38:22 AM
okay..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/10/2008 11:43:13 PM
I love the use of color in this image!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/10/2008 07:02:59 PM
Nice comp. But I think this would be a lot more effective if the train were closer. There's potential here selling the scenery of taking the train or avoiding the hazards of the weather. Nice idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2008 11:08:47 PM
Nice photo, but it really doesn't tell me a brand of product. (Sorry don't know the slogan)
 02/08/2008 07:00:10 PM
Wow! Where can I get my ticket? Great contrast with the red train & the subdued snow & earth tones.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2008 10:09:25 AM
a very nice picture, great landscape
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/07/2008 02:21:29 PM
Nice image, but my first thought is "oh this looks like the short train" ;
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2008 04:30:33 PM
Not sure if it compels me to take the train. Maybe a closer shot, or a shot of the inside looking out at the scenery...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2008 04:05:31 PM
The picture by itself is good, but I don't think it screams 'advertisement'.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2008 11:03:10 AM
That touch of red is all it needs to produce a winning shot. Perfect.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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