"The Cumbrian Guardsman" and "The Cumbrian Mountain Express"

[Swiss Toni]

Two steam excursions over the Settle/Carlisle line last Saturday.

First was 70000 "Britannia" with the northbound "Cumbrian Guardsman" seen here heading over Dent Head viaduct.

Later in the day 60009 "Union of South Africa" took "The Cumbrian Mountain Express" southbound, captured in magnificent form at Greengates.

Hope you like them, as always best viewed large.

 

[admirable]

Great shots and full marks for No1............ 'cause you put a bit of thought into the framing by shooting through the wall! Just a pity the Forestry Commision has decided to mow down the trees top left

 

[artyman]

A couple of nice shots

 

[Tom.]

Love the second shot! Looks like a painting!

 

[Buttkicker]

Well having been to Dent head on a few occasions I have never seen it from that perspective
and must say it looks great, Love everything about that image
the 2nd one is nice but that first one is one of the best I have seen posted in a long time
well done
Chris

 

[JohnC6]

The top one is a magnificent shot.

'Union of South Africa' is also excellent, great angle. You can't beat 'getting down'

If I'm going get to see these class A4's, which I'd love to, I need to do some map work from Rugby > Nuneaton.

I think the best Loco photos come from up your way.

I see there's a trip, Edinburgh>York Kings Cross Sat. April 28 6009 (the above Loco) the first leg to York and thereafter from York to Kings Cross 6007-Sir Nigel Gresley. Some planning is needed.

 

[J H Foto]

Nice ones..................

 

[viewfromthenorth]

Great quality shots as usual Stuart. The composition of the first is wonderful (I bet you were sweating a bit with that wind blowing the steam around), and the light on the USA pic is a delight

 

[Swiss Toni]

Thanks all, and Andy I was more worried about the southbound coal train that passed just a few seconds before!

 

[Ian D J]

As already mentioned by others, the first thing I've noticed upon looking at the first photo is how very well framed it was. Excellent work.

 

[8454 paul]

Cracking shot #1, well framed by the wall....Great Stuff Stu....Keep Up The Good Work

Cheers Paul

 

[stibz]

Very good pics, especially the 1st one.

 

[Les McLean]

First is gorgeous, with a lot of thought gone into the composition.

 

[Nobsta]

Great shots, especially number 2

 

[Brent62]

great looking shots

 

[DuncanF]

Love the second shot. As Tom noted above, almost a painting-like quality. Did you do any post to achieve that?

 

[Swiss Toni]

Thank you again for the further comments, much appreciated and Duncan the shot was processed using "PhotoMatix".

 

[SNG60007]

Swiis Toni yet agains shows how it should be done. I remember may years ago commenting one one of your pics we disagreed on. However in those years your images continually produce well exposed, composed and super sharp. Take note this is how its done.

 

[NeilMc]

Love 'em both ! cant offer any critique... only a big thumbs up !

 

[Swiss Toni]

Thank you Nigel and Neil your comments are much appreciated.

 

[boger]

Smashing shots.