Comment from Freelo59
This is an awesome picture! perfectly centered. I love the smoke emitting out everywhere. I like the selective color of the engine in red. Powerful. Nice job!

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

thanks Freelo for the good comments

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this Welsh Steam Train belching steam & smoke filling the air. The smell of burning coal pricking my nose & making my eyes weep & if I stay long enough smuts will cling to my skin & clothes bringing back memories of the 1940s & 50s. Beautiful artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera & selective colour editing techniques & sharp focus. Good luck in the contest
Susan

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

thanks Susan for the good comments

Comment from nikman
A grand looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us a dramatic view of that old train. Like the steam billowing out in all directions! Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 11-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks nikman for the good comments

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot. I love the billowing steam and the red cabin really stands out nicely. A fine composition with crisp details. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks mike for the good comments

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Visually appealing b&w capture with the selective red color technique...
Dynamic image with the aesthetic smoky shot.....

Sharply focused.
Nicely framed.
Subtly lit.

Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks Dick for the good comments

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 11-May-2020

You're welcome Brian!

Comment from slowpokekarratti
My first six star for this week. Stunning work my friend. Love the selective color with rest being b/w. Detail is amazing. I really like this!

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks slowpokekarratti for the good comments,long name that lol
p.s.and the extra star

Comment from alaskapat
This is completely awesome! Nice stop of this action ! I love the steam ! good use of selective color, that red really pops! Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, good tones in the B&W, the red appears true! Well composed allowing a good sense of the trains surroundings, well presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks pat for the six starsand good comments

Comment from Sange
Fantastic choice of selective color. I like the pop of red.
Nice capture, fine exposure, contrast showing nice details through the steam.
Nice work ;)

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 11-May-2020

thanks Sange for the good comments

Comment from Keith516
I don't know where too begin. I can't see the train so I can't say if it a good pic of one or not. I think the steam suppose too add drama, but it adds confusion on what is going on. I see some red and that does add the color you hope too see on a train.

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 10-May-2020

See you are new,so your 2 stars mean nothing and the fact you have no work on here means your opinion also means nothing,which also probarly sums you up.

Comment from iPhone7
Very cool image here. The use of selective color is a Very Artistic element in what is already a great photo. The steam surrounding the Engine adds a nice bit of drama to the image.

Great entry for the contest and I wish you all the best in the voting ~ Steve

 Comment Written 10-May-2020

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reply by the author on 10-May-2020

thanks Steve for the good comments