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Union Pacific 844
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Union Pacific 844

by Richard Olsen

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted July 21, 2013860 views8 comments
The Union Pacific 844 is a large steam locomotive that runs from Cheyenne Wyo. during Cheyenne Frontier days. I photographed this scene North of Nunn Co

Canon 5D III
Canon 24-105 @24mm

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on July 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM
I like this: the old cars, the open field to the right, the steam coming out of the locomotive, and the sepia treatment. I might have tried to eliminate the crossing sign. Were there signs like that when those cars were first around? All in all, a very nice photo.
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 23, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Fun! Ya think someone parked these cars for this very purpose? :wink:

I like how the train seems to be infinitely long, along with the fence line. Processing looks good, you might even consider a little more sepia treatment for that antique look.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on July 25, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Great concept and effect here, Richard. I've ridden that train in the Dome car and it was thrilling.
Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 26, 2013 at 10:58 AM
The sepia treatment is perfect to give the antique feeling, Richard. Excellent work. How did you come to be there at the perfect moment with these cars? :eek:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Thanks for the comments. Morris, no luck at all....scouted the crossing for an old time effect and parked my model T for the shot (mine's the black one :smile: )
Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on July 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Wow talk about a time warp , I feel like I have just stepped back a hundred years. Nicely done !
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Kent Staubus on August 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM
The engine dates to around 1944 and was in service until the mid 1950s. (Actually, UP lists it as still in service :eek: ) I would love to shoot something like this using a camera from that vintage. Maybe I'll wander out that way next year and follow any old cars I see. :wink:


Kent in SD
Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 9, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Amazing photo, terrific processing. Just love it. The timing of the shot is perfect to create the perspective of the endless train (and prairie!).
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments