{"id":37733,"date":"2023-11-29T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/briansolomon.com\/trackingthelight\/?p=37733"},"modified":"2023-11-26T22:48:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T03:48:03","slug":"fl9-2011-variations-on-a-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/briansolomon.com\/trackingthelight\/fl9-2011-variations-on-a-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"FL9 2011\u2014Variations on a Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friday, November 24, 2023, marked the beginning of the Polar Express <\/em>season on Mass Coastal Railroad\/Cape Cod Central Railroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we were in the neighborhood, Kris and I checked in on Cape Cod Central and located the excursion train-set that was being prepared for the day’s “Polar Expressing” near Mass Coastal Railroad’s HQ in East Wareham, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low November sun made for some nice light to photograph the static set. Working with my various cameras, I made a series of photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve presented several variations of the same basic image. I have my favorite, which I’ve indicated in the caption below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is my favorite. I feel that this best puts the train in its setting, while balancing a variety of compositional elements. I’ve used selective focus with a shallow depth of field to focus interest on the the front of FL9 2011. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm Z series zoom; ISO 100, 125mm, f4 1\/1250 sec.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This version is from a slightly lower angle. I’ve cropped extraneous elements to the left and right of the train set. While this version is more dramatic and focused on the train, I don’t find its as interesting as the top image. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm Z series zoom; ISO 100, 130mm, f4 1\/1250 sec.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In this version, I’ve taken a more traditional angle and used greater depth of field. Also, the railroad has positioned its festive wreath on the front of the engine. Nikon Z7-II with 24-70mm Z series zoom; ISO 80, 58mm, f9 1\/160th sec. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I took a more broadside angle for this photo. Exposed using my ‘Wee Lumix’ (Panasonic Lumix LX7). I made this before the wreath was hung on the front of the engine. Notice that the Lumix has a different color palate and this handles the red-orange differently than my Nikons. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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