| Posted by Mitch Goldman on January 7, 2010 | |
Like I said... it's a winner! Great shot - could've been posted while the WMSR posts were getting saturated and it still would've captured everyone's attention.
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| Posted by Walter Scriptunas II - www.scriptunasimages.com on January 7, 2010 | |
And to think that this image was almost lost forever. Great shot Janusz and a very fitting tribute to Mr. Markle.
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| Posted by Steven M. Welch on January 7, 2010 | |
Absolutely love it, J. The mood from the steam lingoring in the air, the muted tones and the conductor in the doorway of the caboose.. Perfect candidate for the SC, and, I really hope my vote helps you win a deserving PCA.
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| Posted by Mont Panichjeerasin on January 7, 2010 | |
I also love it, totally and absolutely. Timeless and absolute human element in drama scene is always stick in my heart and soul.
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| Posted by on January 7, 2010 | |
Not what I normally like but this is a truly amazing photo. The SC is well deserved as well as a PCA that I hope you get.
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| Posted by Kevin Madore on January 7, 2010 | |
A great example of why one shouldn't put the camera down once the locomotive passes the photo line. Nice!
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| Posted by Jim Thias on January 7, 2010 | |
I agree with Steven. A PCA is definitely in order.
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| Posted by Dennis A. Livesey on January 7, 2010 | |
Excellent Janusz. This is my favorite of all your photos. Great idea, beautifully executed.
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| Posted by Kevin Ashbaugh on January 7, 2010 | |
Congratulations on the SC, Janusz. A very touching photo honoring Conductor Markle's life with the WMSR. I do believe that this photo will have additional RP headlines in the next few weeks.
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| Posted by on January 7, 2010 | |
A very movig image here, Janusz. Stunning work.
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| Posted by Ken Kuehne on January 7, 2010 | |
Best photo you've ever taken, hands down IMO. Nice job.
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| Posted by Janet Cottrell on January 7, 2010 | |
Congrats on the SC, and I hope a PCA comes your way as well. That is a really nice shot that shows the human side of railroading.
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| Posted by Jeff Sell on January 7, 2010 | |
Janusz - Nice photo and 'ditto' to all of the comments above especially the comment about not putting the camera down after the locomotive has passed by!
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| Posted by Jason Rathbun on January 7, 2010 | |
Excellent photo Janusz and an excellent tribute to Mr. Markle as well. Thanks for sharing.
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| Posted by Michael Harding on January 7, 2010 | |
PC from me also - very well done!
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| Posted by Ray Peacock heartlandrails.com on January 7, 2010 | |
Very touching and a great photo to boot.
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| Posted by J. Alex Lang on January 7, 2010 | |
Very nice work, Janusz. Great lines & composition, nice color palette, and the subject matter couldn't be better.
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| Posted by julia51 on January 7, 2010 | |
Thanks for sharing, what a wonderful (and beautiful) tribute.
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| Posted by Charles Freericks on January 7, 2010 | |
Every picture tells a story, don't it? This one tells a marvelous tale...
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| Posted by Nathan Herring on January 7, 2010 | |
Beautiful shot J, RIP Mr. Markle
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| Posted by Keane Maher on January 7, 2010 | |
Excellent shot, well deserved SC and agreed a PCA is in order. RIP Richard Markle
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| Posted by huebi on January 7, 2010 | |
When Ihave to go, I would like that the memories of mine would be collected in an image like this, I don´t need a tombstone. Thank You, Janusz for Your work!
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| Posted by Joel Podlaski on January 7, 2010 | |
What a classic!
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| Posted by Ben Sutton on January 7, 2010 | |
What an awesome capture, J. PCA PCA PCA!
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| Posted by Travis Dewitz on January 7, 2010 | |
Very nice mood. Congrats!
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| Posted by Loyd Lowry on January 7, 2010 | |
J, thanks for letting this one see the light of day. A textbook definition of "mood". Great shot sir.
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| Posted by on January 8, 2010 | |
Stunning photo, J. Very deserving of the SC award!
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| Posted by on January 8, 2010 | |
No better of a way for a tribute to Richard Markle, showing him doing what he loved to do. All around, great composure for this photo. PCA
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| Posted by Kristian Thompson on January 10, 2010 | |
Excellent photo. I like the angle of the shot
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| Posted by Bernie Feltman on January 14, 2010 | |
What about when views like this were a daily trackside event!! Tremendous photo and trip back in time
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| Posted by Ed Mullan on January 14, 2010 | |
Wonderful. A beautiful tribute to a great old railroader. The Western Maryland Scenic and I will miss him.
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| Posted by on January 15, 2010 | |
Congrats on the POTW, J.
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| Posted by John West on January 17, 2010 | |
Janusz, even though I'm probably among the last to write a comment, I have been admiring your image ever since it was discussed over in the forum. This is the kind of image where railroad photography can legitimately claim to be an art form, as opposed to documentary. Great lighting, subtle color, well composed, and a bit of human interest. And a couple of good lessons for aspiring photogs. One, sometimes the best image is not the one you plan for, so be ready for the unexpected. And secondly. the fact that it didn't initially jump out at you is a good lesson in why it is good to review the stuff that dropped onto the cutting room floor the first time around. Congratulations on the POTW and the almost for sure upcoming PCA.
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| Posted by Jim Thias on January 18, 2010 | |
The trifecta! Congrats, man. :-)
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| Posted by Darren Megowan on January 19, 2010 | |
A well deserved POTW and PCA. Excellent work!
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| Posted by Steve Crise on January 22, 2010 | |
Nice one Janusz! A storybook image if there ever was one. - Steve Crise
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| Posted by Don Brennan on January 27, 2010 | |
This is the way I always want to remember a good friend. Riding the rails as he always loved to do. Richard Markle will be missed by many. The WMSR and it's friends have lost a wonderful man.
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| Posted by Sebastian Perez on February 17, 2022 | |
A beautiful photo, and essay, even 12 years later Janusz. I hope Richard is still up there. Keep up the great pictures.
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