The long lens (I'm guessing about a 300mm or so) makes the train look closer to the crossing than it really is. The crossing gate isn't down yet, and the flashers haven't even started. I certainly wouldn't have pulled in front of the train, however; I'd be parked next to you with MY big lens on MY tripod! Nice shot.
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| Posted by on December 2, 2003 | |
Yes, it's a nice shot. I'm just not sure why going through a crossing with the lights not flashing and the gates not down equates to this person being an idiot. I agree that this was probably shot with a telephoto lense making the car and train appear closer than they really are, and I know enough about running a train to know that this guy probably didn't jam it in the 8th notch and take off like it was a drag race. There are idiots out there who'll think nothing of going around gates in front of a train. I just don't think this is one of them at this particular time.
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The train was moving.
The horn was sounding.
The driver never stopped to look for the train.
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The gates are up and the lights are not flashing. It is not his / her fault for crossing the crossing with nothing telling the driver to stop.
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In Europe, you must always make sure that tracks are clear before crossing them unless there is white light flashing.
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