The Cotton Mill Express 31/1/09

i screwed up a great photo opportunity,forgot to change the focus setting on my camera and ended up slightly out of focus ](*,)

 

Some great shots and videos so far gents, here is a still climbing to Copy Pit from my video hopefully coming up later.

 

A few from todays outing ,looked like phil.sez wasnt many feet from me . one at Lydgate and 2 just south of sough tunnel

Dave

 

I wonder who they could be? lol

 

Some inspiring photography and video work today y'all. Here's another shot of her heading up Copy Pit

 

Not really. IMO it shows what it is. A 2009 mainline steam special. If you were going for a timeless shot then good luck... people with modern clothing, big pylon in the background, just isn't going to happen is it.

The shot is good, however i do say that with gritted teeth from the attitude you had on your "Day Spoilt" thread. Personally i would have gone for more/all of the train in and more exhaust if that was of course possible in the location you were. But i wouldnt say it's "ruined".

 

It's not that great a loss. There's no life in that picture, the pylon in the background is horrible, you've caught the rods dead-centre, cut too much of the smoke out, and if anything, you've also pressed the shutter a little too late. The choice of location/angle doesn't show a lot of imagination either.

Tango and Phil Jones have the best shots so far in this thread, although there are many fine offerings! It's just a shame about the focus in the former!

 

hopefully the weather will be good in 2 weeks time,so i shall be back at millgate for one last attempt from that location.
regarding the cameraman hanging out the train,send the original file over to me and i will remove him in photoshop if you want.
Tango

 

Video from today now uploaded with shots at Ashton Moss North Junction, approaching Copy Pit and Sough Summit. Youtube 'HD' option still has problems so video is 'choppy'

Available here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kcwC_BF-7C8

 

Superb shots gents =D> Cotton mill thread up to the usual high standards. I was expecting stiff competition from the Tornado thread today but i think this wins !!

I wonder if we'll get to see the fruits of the "extreme" window hangers labours ? If you look closely in 1T57's pic you can see the chaps dog purched on the tender !!

Matt.

 

As promised, here one of Jakes from today, 45407 looked and sounded as good as ever on the climb to Standedge Tunnel as she passed Diggle..


I hope I've got some video... 8-[

Neil.

 

Video of today at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YjlX0WAA9Bw

I need to get the hang of Youtube though!!

 

Good phots by most people as usual.

 

I've got to disagree with you there, i think the image good infact, its all down to each individual on how they want there image

but pitty about the camera guy, could he not have moved in and lifted up the camera a bit when he seen people linesiding :-k

Anyways i wasnt out for any kettles today, instead i got this: http://jack.prentice.fotopic.net/p56143256.html 8-[
:-k :-k

 

How rude can you be?

 

I had a smashing day out on the CME with a gang of mates today - then I see the correspondence about the video lunatic.

I sincerely hope that image on Copy Pit never gets to Network Rail - but it will

I sincerely hope that idiot is never allowed on a train again - but - as a "professional" he will be

I despair of the handwringing and inablity to recognise that some photo practices aren't really dangerous that so often appears on here - then I see something like that and the railwayman in me kicks off!

That was outrageous, dangerous, a ridiculous example to set - and the man should be banned for life.

As a window rider myself its head and a shoulder at best - but that - It just defies description!!

Nothing to do with other people's shots, just the recognition that sometimes you can't get in as quick as you think you can - and I don't want to see the results.

Fizzing - just fizzing - about the recklessness! [smilie=real mad.gif]

 

My short video up now...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Iot5FVq8AQs

Neil

 

I agree

 

Someone's been reading too many digital photography mags, laugh, I nearly bought a round. :-D :-D :-D

"Here comes "Tornado", only doing about 70mph but I must get the rods at the bottom, allow for shutter lag, make sure it's in frame properly, shoot........................... bo**ocks missed it".

 

Come on, own up, who's nicked the head board :-k

Honestly, they'll nick owt' if its not nailed down !!!!

Matt.