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ramoneComment by emorgan49: This is a stunning image.
If I were a photography teacher I would make an overlay of the compositional lines for my students. On the left, all the diagonal lines lead directly to the vanishing point. On the right are vertical lines diminishing in size towards the same point. ANd the brackets of the roof beams in red tie the two sides together with a contrasting diagonal. If it were drawn out it would be a textbook lesson.
Also perfectly composed are the colors - red on the left, monochrome on the right, tied with the red roof beams. Yellow in the center; the warning line on the pavement mirrors the line of ovehead lights. ANd the third left right tie is the beautiful blue sky and the large blue A.
Another contrast that is effective is the conflict between motion and stillness. The sweep of diagonal lines into the distance implies activity and speed while the flat red front (or is it back) of the train with the tranquil sky implies rest and quiet. I suppose this is a universal human conflict - I want to go but I want to stay, I don't want to go but I don't want to stay. Which is more inviting, the peaceful blue sky here or the draw of that distant point?
Technically everything is perfect. The exposure probably wasn't east to get. It is an inside/outside photo. Likewise the focus, both background and foreground needed to be in focus. I can't decide if I agree or disagree that the focus of the background should have been crisp also. I think the slight blur contributes to the sense of restless motion back there.
Overall this is a wonderful picture. Very full of emotion. Visually perfect. A great demonstration of how to break the rule of thirds. Sorry but I have nothing to add in the way of improvement except maybe: make a print and frame it.
