If you have never had a chance to do night photography and the chance comes along, take part in that chance. You need a camera that accepts a shutter cable and a tripod for stability.
Here is a picture of the EBT's #17, taken with natural lighting, no strobes, etc.
(http://ebtbob.rrpicturearchives.net/pictures/26095/EBT%2017%20&%20Orbisonia%20Station%20%208pm%20%2010-5-07.jpg)
Here is the same engine, opposite side, illumitated with a strobe system
(http://ebtbob.rrpicturearchives.net/pictures/26095/EBT%2017%20Oct%205,%202007.jpg)
Bob,
Did you use multiple flashes to get the first four or five cars illuminated as well as the locomotive?
Jim
Nice photos!
Thank you for sharing
hi ebt
good shots
what camera did you have
and what iso setting did you use
john t brooklyn ny
Jim, I did not do the illumination, but yes, multiple flashes were and usually are used in night photo sessions.
John T. I have a Canon EOS Rebel. To use the shutter cable I have my camera set on the manual mode so I can determine the length of time the shutter is open. Actual settings, I am not sure. These pix were taken almost two years ago.
If you are interested in any more of my photography go to www.rrpicturearchives.net. On the left side of the home page, is a list of ways to see pictures. The last option is called Contributor sites. Click on that and scroll down to my name, Bob Rule, Jr.
Bob, Have you ever worked with O Winston Link?
No, I never worked with O Winston Link. I wish I was old enough to have done that when he was taking his great photos in the 50s. Night photography goes on many times a year. A man named Peter Lero sets up night shoots on a regular basis. He did one last year at Strasburg and my son Darryl got a shot that looks like a Pennsy crew, checking watches before their trip
[imghttp://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/0/1/9/1019.1237606712.jpg][/img]
that's a great shot, but to see it move the bracket to the front
(http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/0/1/9/1019.1237606712.jpg)
Hope this is better
Dear All,
Do you know that you can easily enlarge monitor text and photos?
(Firefox and certain versions of IE)
Ctrl + (enlarge, can be hit multiple times)
Ctrl - (shrink, can be hit multiple times)
Ctrl 0 (return to normal size)
Some keyboards say "Control". Use the "Ctrl" key as you would the "Shift" key.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik
Excellent photos.
Keep them coming.
Roger,
Here is another night photo shot by my son Darryl and a Peter Lerro night photo shot at the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum - Strasburg, Pa.
Note the engine to the right is missing its boiler cover, showing the stay bolts, etc. Enjoy!
(http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/6/4/8/9648.1194235200.jpg)
Roger,
Here is another night time shot by my son Darryl, taken at Steamtown, Pa.
(http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/6/4/4/5644.1194145200.jpg)
Once again, just excellent. :)