Gone off the rails

[Adagio]

I must have cycled over this level crossing hundreds of times. Often I have thought that it might make a decent subject so this morning I set off armed. What do you think?


Looking SE


Looking NW

[EH1]

Re: Gone off the rails

I much prefer the first picture!...............Well Done

[Naughty Nigel]

Re: Gone off the rails

I agree. The first picture is much better.

The 'Whistle' sign in the second is distracting.

NN

[Ellie]

Re: Gone off the rails

I think the first picture is amazing, I'm assuming it's HDR.

It also looks as if it's frosty, although I can't imagine it was that cold and it's just the way the light is striking the right hand side of the picture

[Adagio]

Re: Gone off the rails

I think the first picture is amazing, I'm assuming it's HDR.

It also looks as if it's frosty, although I can't imagine it was that cold and it's just the way the light is striking the right hand side of the picture

Thanks Ellie

Yes it is HDR and no it certainly was not frosty it was taken last Saturday morning at about 10.30

[shenstone]

Re: Gone off the rails

I also prefer the top one.

For me the composition is interesting. The lines obviously draw you in, but the HDR effect sees to have given it an overexposed look

I'd try darkening it or dropping the gamma a little to bring some darkness back

Regards
Andy

[f2uk]

Re: Gone off the rails

I have to say I prefer the first one, the colours/effects give the picture a very interesting quality.
The lines of the track and the edges of the embankments draw your eyes in and the bright light at the end of the line leaves you wondering.

Great shot

Richard

[Adagio]

Re: Gone off the rails

Thanks to all for taking the trouble to comment. Some useful criticism here. I have to agree with NN about the Whistle sign it immediately attracts the eye when one should be following the rails into the far distance, I will try a different crop.

Andy - I will experiment. You are all most helpful.