That one is better, think it would also look good in mono too.
Yeah, as I said, the original image could do with 1/2 a stop more of light. Using the grad and dehaze has definetly helped with the clouds.
I can't pick which of the two I prefer but the 2nd version feels a tack too saturated for my liking but it doesn't say I'm correct. Imagewise, I like the rails curve away and disappears to the left with the signal dominates the whole scene.
Ta Stan. I got them to lay the tracks like that especially for me
The clouds look better in the second one. Nicely composed shot.
Thanks Bob.
Excellent images!
Perfect composition, I like the way you've framed the signal box with the near and far signal gantries...very cool!
Great use of the tracks to lead you into the image.
The composition was pure luck really.
As in that is where they were, I didn't have the opportunity to move them
It is a pleasing composition, the closer gantry was actually intended as the main subject.
Aha, I knew there was something about a 'Distant' signal but our trains aren't running at the moment so I didn't look any further into it. I've just done that and learned that it's the yellow one in your image
I like both of these with the moody sky, curving lines of the tracks, with an engine in steam for good measure. I sort of agree about the far home signal being close to the edge in the first one but TBH it doesn't bother me and it does add a focal point for the converging tracks, as you said. Lovely old signal box too.
The nice thing about the GCR is that it is double track, with a junction (at this point), so you get the opportunity to have multiple locos in the shot that aren't in a station.
Nice distant chuffer
Nice little Jinty
I *think* the one in the distance is an 8F
I have no idea what a home signal is, but I like the image anyway
Lots of different parts of the image to keep you looking at it, and I love the clouds in the second version.
So....
Distant and Home semaphore signals...
The Distant signal is the yellow one, it is effectively a repeater for the Home signal (the red one).
The train doesn't stop at a Distant signal at danger, but if it is at danger it means that the next Home signal is also set like that, so be prepared to stop.
This is because semaphore signals can only show two aspects. Danger or Clear.
Modern colour light signals show up to 4 aspects (without getting into the complications of feathers etc.)
Very nice take on it and the loco on the right sets it off brilliantly
Thanks Peter. I was pleased it was there and I was able to make use of it in the shot.