Shot at a steam train line in Norfolk, UK. processed in Photoshop and Silver Efex Pro.


Tending the engine by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr

Interesting shot. I'd love to see a bit more of his face so I could "understand" him a bit better. But you've captured the smoke and the scene beautifully.

Nice to see you posting again, Rob. Loved the conversion to B&W. A little tight on the composition for me but still a very good shot!

Originally Posted by jiro Nice to see you posting again, Rob. Loved the conversion to B&W. A little tight on the composition for me but still a very good shot!

Thanks, Jiro! How are you finding life back in the islands? All settled now, I hope.

Here is the colour version of the shot. I thought the blue was a bit intense...


Engine driver (colour version) by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr

Living back on the island has its own advantage and disadvantages, my friend. I think wherever you are you will always see both sides of the coin (so to speak).

Now that you gave me two choices to look at I actually prefer the colored version more. The color makes the shot more intense for me. Hats off to you, mate!

I am a black and white lover, but in this case, I'll select the color one.
No special reason or just maybe, is too tight crop and it does not favor Monochrome.
No matter what, I like both versions.
Carlos

Originally Posted by Yaflyyadie I am a black and white lover, but in this case, I'll select the color one. No special reason or just maybe, is too tight crop and it does not favor Monochrome. No matter what, I like both versions. Carlos

Thank you, Carlos. I can't decide which I prefer. I thought I went a bit over the top there with the colour. Here is a reworked version, with less blue. And there's also another I took at the time in BW which has more space.


The engine driver - less saturation on colour by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr



engine_driver by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr

Originally Posted by rob marshall Thank you, Carlos. I can't decide which I prefer. I thought I went a bit over the top there with the colour. Here is a reworked version, with less blue. And there's also another I took at the time in BW which has more space. The engine driver - less saturation on colour by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr engine_driver by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr

NOW, YOU GOT ME.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Both look great.
Good got better!!
Carlos