Nostalgia, a photo from Hampshire, England

Photographer's Note

The Watercress Line, aka Mid-Hants Railway, approaching Ropley station.

Not an old image, but I've sepia toned it to create a cheaply sentimental atmosphere!

Shutter speed: 1/500th sec
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Focal length: 70 mm

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lousat (139362) 2021-06-08 2:36

Hi Will,very nice sepia version for this recent pic,made by the train in a perfect quality of sharpness,a jump in the old times made in a magical way,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116674) 2021-06-08 3:20

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
and a happy evening
excellent choice of black and white
a romantic scenery with a romantic
title as...nostalgia....
you did your best by sepia toned
to create a cheaply sentimental
atmosphere
regards
Costantino

ChrisJ (171888) 2021-06-08 3:33

Hi Will,

Good to see a new post from you. Keep them coming, please! A superb b&w image with good tonal range and sharpness. I like the reflection of the signal box and pole at right. Tfs!

holmertz (102846) 2021-06-08 6:35

Hello Will,
It's nice to see you here once in a while. We're told we should go by train instead of flying or using cars, because trains are less harmful to the environment. Does that include this train? No doubt smoke looks good on old style photos anyway. I'm sure Gygy will also love this. It's good, and it's B&W.
Best regards,
Gert

ifege (48253) 2021-06-08 22:41

Hi Will
Do you use Silver efex with its great filters for your B&W conversions?
You've achieved the look you wanted very well for a great old train feel.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-06-09 1:32

Hi Will
Striking with a full head of steam!!
The point of view is very effective and makes for a compelling composition, a scene that takes me back to the �50s� when 壮potting trains� was my boyhood hobby. There's always something special about steam locomotives..
Best regards

kasianowak (17676) 2021-06-09 3:26

Hi Will
It's almost hard to believe this is not an old photo. Your choice of post-processing matches the subject. I can't figure out how you took it, I assume you must have been on that train, leaning out quite a bit. Great timing to include the windsock.
I love how you captured the smoke and that it creates a diagonal line.
Best wishes
Kasia