The red reflection is from another box car. The sun is shining brightly so the rocks were reflecting the yellow color and the sky reflecting the blue tones. Took 5 images and processed with Photomatix Pro. Made more adjustments in CS5. Have no idea how well this will do. But each time I view it, I get a strong feel of color which I think this challenge is about.
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"Delicate" is not a word I would use with this image of power and strength. "Subtle", maybe, suggested by the muted colors. No matter. It is a strong and beautiful image. It grabbed me even as a thumbnail.