An unusually mild and surprisingly, clear sky along with a perfectly positioned moon, made for a photo opportunity that I couldn't pass up! As for the exposure, this is a blend of two images. First, a quick image of the signal, focusing on the bottom red aspect while painting the entire signal pole. Then, I adjusted the focal point to receive crisp detail in the moon where I used a shutter speed of 1/160" to expose the moon just perfectly. The images were then combined in photoshop.
This is dedicated (with permission) to the skilled and gifted photographer - Chase Gunnoe - who regularly posts and is on staff with RP. I believe he deserves a gallery showcasing his remarkable photos. This is for you Chase! (More great photos to come!)
A continuously growing album of photos that IMHO reveal the awesome and seldom-seen beauty of the railroad world from the dimming of day to dawn's early light! From dusk to dawn, trains roll on! (I'm still finding gems of sunset-to-sunrise surprises!)
