And in a puff of smoke, they went into history

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And in a puff of smoke, they went into history

The view from the end of Platform 1 at Seven Bridge railway in Bridgnorth,Shropshire.

The engine was just about to start it’s journey and created this wonderful half view through the smoke and steam

Converted into a pinhole black and white

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And in a puff of smoke, they went into history by clickinhistory
And in a puff of smoke, they went into history by clickinhistory
  • Michael Dalberti

    Michael Dalberti

    This is great!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Michael

  • JacquiK

    JacquiK

    Fantastic picture

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you JacquiK, hope you are well

  • julie mcinnes

    julie mcinnes

    wow brilliant image

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Julie

  • rorycobbe

    rorycobbe

    jealousy is an awful thing
    I should know I”m suffering

    first class

    or is it carraige sah

  • clickinhistory replied

    lol be off to third class and mind the chickens Thank you so much Rory

  • Donald Cameron

    Donald Cameron

    Absolutely superb shot, I think probably your best yet. The sign highlighted by the smoke really makes it stand out.

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that Donald, means a lot

  • watersoluble

    watersoluble

    the smoke and steam make for a great atmospheric feel as well as animation to the story. excellent timing for the best result

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you watersoluble, it was a case of keep clicking as the smoke came out and hope that the focus was not thrown out too much by the smoke

  • Bryan Freeman

    Bryan Freeman

    Wow! This is simply awesome! One in a lifetime! Magnificent…I’ll go now before I embarass us both! ;-))

    BTW, wonderful shot!

  • clickinhistory replied

    lol thanks Bryan for that lol

  • M. Wiessman Photography

    M. Wiessman Ph...

    wow :O

  • clickinhistory replied

    :)

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    great shot!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Red

  • Carrie Gardner

    Carrie Gardner

    a fantastic shot, lined up beautifully with the sign in the middle….

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Carrie

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    what wonderful, classic work!

  • clickinhistory replied

    thank you Micklyn

  • Hélène David-Cuny

    Hélène David-Cuny

    Love your way to write history… Is it very sassy to mention how smoky you make it as well ? (never heard of air freshener and fans ?) ;-)

  • clickinhistory replied

    well they cost money and history is always a reflection of poverty and wealth ;) Thanks lol Helene

  • artwhiz47

    artwhiz47

    This one takes the prize. What a GREAT shot, especially with the old-fashioned semaphore signal in the center.

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that artwhiz

  • tazzina

    tazzina

    wow WOW

  • clickinhistory replied

    thanks tazzina

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Wonderful capture!!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Cee

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Stunning work !!!!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Paul

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    Fantastic shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks like from history done in black and white,, good job,, peace and love linmarie

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Linmarie, it is one of those places where time seems to have stopped

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes

    Cool Shot!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Eric

  • jon daly

    jon daly

    just great!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thanks for that Jon

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose

    mystery trains

  • clickinhistory replied

    Well someone had to bring an Elvis song into this lol

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Excellent!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you OldBirch

  • lckk

    lckk

    wonderful shot!

  • clickinhistory replied

    thank you Ickk

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Excellent!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you and give my regards to the town that confuses all foreign tourests in how to pronounce it before heading to BELL VOIR castle, been a long time since I stood under the green bell tower

  • Lindamell

    Lindamell

    Wow what an atmospheric image SF :))

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Linda :)

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon

    That’s such a timeless image. Great work.

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you David

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Brilliant capture and presentation – I get a real Agatha Christie-feeling here :o)

  • clickinhistory replied

    Really Inspector? ;) Thank you bdazzled

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Scott

  • MarianBendeth

    MarianBendeth

    So alive!!! Beautifully captured!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that comment Marian

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant shot,,, well done

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Wendy

  • Christopher Wren Raggatt

    Christopher Wr...

    Love the Brief Encounter moment.

  • clickinhistory replied

    One of my fav movies and always an inspiration for mood in b/w, thanks adelechanel

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater

    wonderfully strong, mysterious and timeless image…
    the smoke and steam are fantastic!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you deepbluwater, wanted the image to reflect that timeless nature of this station

  • Tania Palermo

    Tania Palermo

    is harry potter on one of these trains?
    this is great

  • clickinhistory replied

    lol not this time, but a lot of kids dressed up in 1930’s gear remembering the mass evacuation of the cities by the kids to homes in the countryside, Thanks Tania

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    The atmosphere is wonderful, it is a beautiful shot.

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Sharon

  • newyorknancy

    newyorknancy

    Wow! I can feel that steam coming my way. Very realistic image!!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thanks Nancy, be fun to see these on the NYC subway :) Have you ever come across Jean-Christian Bourcart? His work reminds me of yours

  • picturedistrict

    picturedistrict

    impressive and awesome!!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you and nice to see you escaped the dressing rooms for a moment lol :)

  • johannesfrank

    johannesfrank

    Excellent capture!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    thank you

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    I must say wow. Your B&W are excellent

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    this is great – like a still from an old film! love the smoke and that quirky sign out front. x

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that is the look I was going for, as always hsien-ku

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    great photo!!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Solomon

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Fabulous capture, a real air of mystery to this shot

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Trudi

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Brilliant atmospheric capture!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Roddy

  • David Queenan

    David Queenan

    Great mood and atmosphere

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you David

  • maxsz

    maxsz

    This is masterpiece … Congratulation!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you for that Max

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    wowderful

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Carol and hope you are feeling better after the docs bought you that subscription to the magazine you kept reading on your visits ;)

  • hologram

    hologram

    so nostalgic, memories of “The Railway Children” ensue.. Also, reminds me of my grandad, he worked with these giants most of his life, and I used to love hearing him explain them to me. A gem of an image.
    h

  • clickinhistory replied

    That is is a wonderful comment h, thank you

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Fantastic capture

  • clickinhistory replied

    WOW, thank you John, it really is appreciated, the feedback on this image has been great surprise

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Congrats…wonderful image:))

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Ralph

  • Iain Gilmour

    Iain Gilmour

    Great image making, love the composition, tonal quality and the overall impact of the photograph. Great work!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thanks for that comment Iain

  • Lee Duguid

    Lee Duguid

    nice, like it…everything is spot on!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Lee

  • Vicki Griffiths

    Vicki Griffiths

    love this image , it has a timeless quality

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Vicki, glad people have got that feeling from it

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Excellent shot! Great timing!

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Tatiana, just kept hitting the shutter over a few moments as the steam and smoke came out and this one was the pick of the bunch

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Great capture, takes the viewer to the era of power and steam. Perfect in B&W.

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thanks Steve, it is a b/w photographers dream place

  • Anna Ellis

    Anna Ellis

    Amazing Capture…

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Anna

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work

  • clickinhistory replied

    Thank you Antanas

  • Melissa R Wilson

    Melissa R Wilson 28 days ago

    Again…like a movie shot! A brilliantly composed image.

  • clickinhistory replied 26 days ago

    Thanks Melissa, wanted to bring out the movie feel of this place

  • lilian marshall

    lilian marshall 17 days ago

    Great capture . Somthing about steam trains .

  • clickinhistory replied 16 days ago

    Yep lol love or hate them, they are great models for the camera, thanks Lilian

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears 16 days ago

    splendid work,, i have enjoyed your work here, i think this is my favourite thus far, so well composed, and the soft sheen of the carriages against the steam.. it serves to highlight the central feature.. just love this!

  • clickinhistory replied 14 days ago

    Thanks Simon, it was a fun coffee break taking these shots

  • Richard George

    Richard George 11 days ago

    Excellent work

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe... 11 days ago

    awesome work, i have one like this on my redbubble page! Love the black and white conversion

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