Soaring
by cynthiann

Comment:
I like the B&W better for sure. Nice frozen motion and blurry background. He almost looks like a stamp.

by Mephisto

Comment:
definitely has a vintage feel to it.

by Mephisto

Comment:
I like the processing, and you have some nice negative space in this photo.

'Nuff Said
by oscarthepig

Comment:
oddly enough, two of the "you suck" posters end up side by side. here's to thinking we both shoulda scored higher!

Mystical Morning
by eye-spy

Comment:
Pretty darn good for a first entry. Good luck in the future.

You pick the cliché!
by scotthadl

Comment:
Let me think about it.... I may get back to you.

Focus: Sometimes You Miss
by izadoodle

Comment:
Good inside photography joke.

Procastination
by heavyj

Comment:
I'd like to see the exif data for this! :)

INDIVIDUALITY – just because you are different doesn't mean you are useful
by h2

Comment:
This one is pretty good. Funny, well shot, and nicely designed.

I Hear the Train A Coming
by drewhosick

Comment:

Originally posted by smyk: What could have you done to improve this shot? Well my opinion is that this is nothing special. Taking into consideration what type of photography wins on this site this is a photo not "worth" remembering. It doesn't stand out. It's just a picture of a train standing. As others have mentioned, crisp, clear and good composition but very interesting. "Anyone" could have taken the shot if you know what I mean.

I agree w/ this comment (saw your request thread). Its just nothing special. Is it in focus, yes. Exposed correctly, yes. Does it get me any other response... not really. I probably would have given it a 5. Maybe cranking up the contrast. Perhaps a wide angle view taken from lower and closer to the train to exaggerate its size. Maybe taken at sunsets so there is detail or clouds in the sky. Try it again if you can on a different day. Go an hour before sunset and see how many different pictures you can take--maybe you'll find a winner. I struggle with subjects like these myself--its tough to make the mundane and normal interesting.