The smoke laden atmosphere of Consall station

Hi Istvan ,
Thank you very much!
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes, and a Good Weekend,
Peter

Oooh, I do like this one Peter. I just love the atmosphere with this lighting. I cannot be too sure whether it is entirely due to the contre-jour steam or if you may have tinted it a little too, but it does not matter. A fantastic and moving capture for me. The station and people here give an overall impression of the real days of steam. I can almost smell and hear it here in my room. My ⭐ awarded as a token of my respect for you. Congrats my friend.

Herb

Thank you so much Herb.

Praise from an expert like yourself means so much more to me, and is really appreciated.
This station is at the bottom of a steep valley, and the trains usually cross here, so on a busy day there is usually one of the trains hanging around for a while. Then, as on this day, if there is no wind, the whole valley gets full of (sometimes dirty) smoke. As you also spotted the shot is pretty well into the sun, coupled with being some distance away (zoom lens) means there is a lot of smoke between camera and locomotive. Add the whole lot together...
I'm sure you would love to come here and use your skills on this scene too!!

Best Wishes
Peter

Hi Peter

This amazing picture makes me feel fully immersed in the fascinating atmosphere of this station, pervaded by the smoke of the locomotive, so brilliantly caught and composed in backlight!
Best wishes-Bea