On Track

Richard Veal

On Track

This is the main Railway line from Penzance to London, the Midlands, North of England, Scotland, and South Wales. Taken on the stretch between Starcross and Dawlish Warren, Devon, England.

This is a proper pedestrian crossing point on the track.

Converted into B&W in CS3.

Hope you like it.
Thank you for looking.

Pentax K110D.
Pentax 18-55 lens

Warning. The Railway Line is not a playground, and should be treated with respect. Keep looking and listening.
Thank you.

On Track belongs to the following groups:

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On Track by Richard Veal
On Track by Richard Veal
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Great shot Rich, one of my favourites.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate, and for the fave also.

    I had an idea you would like it.

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Marvelous….........................well done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Adrian.

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    Beautiful Richard! Instant fave!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Kelly, and for the fave also.

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Great shot Richard, the b&w makes it very atmospheric

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tessa.

    Funny you should say that, but half a mile behind me, is one of the old Pumping Stations, for IK Brunel’s ‘Atmospheric Railroad.’

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    love it ! looks great in black ad white , and those clouds! great shot

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Jane.

    Glad you like it.

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Risking life and limb for your art I see.

    Great shot.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate. I missed the Steam Train though. Still, it will be back next Sunday.

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Glad it misse you too lol.

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    Awesome capture Richard! Love the depth to this shot, great in B&W

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Mike, and for the fave also.

    Much appreciated.

  • BlackLemonz

    BlackLemonz

    What a stunning shot, glad you survived !!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Steve, and for the fave as well.

    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Oh bravo Sir Richard!
    Very dramatic and the curves in the tracks and road…perfect!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Sir Von.

    I will try that in a mo. :-))

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Wow…What great appeal this capture has!!!!......... Stunning..

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Sue.

    Much appreciated.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Definitely 10/10 for this Richard- brilliant photography-hope you carry a white hankie with you -LOL x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Pauline, and a fave as well.

    Much appreciated. x

  • Clive King

    Clive King

    Great B&W. Love those clouds.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Clive.

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    I really like this image, its simple but very effective, moody

    well done

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Kim, and for the fave also.

    Much appreciated.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    Fabulouse shot hon.x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Catherine.

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great work richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Brian.

  • blamo

    blamo

    this one soars ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, brilliant work

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Blamo.

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Amazing image Richard. Love the DOF. Great concept. Excellent choice of Black and White!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hey Mar. My dear friend.

    Many thank for your lovely comment. x

  • lpm1471

    lpm1471

    Did you know this stunning image is on page 1 of most viewed today, well done mate

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Lee.
    And for the info. :-))

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Fabulous composition and light,, very dramatic!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Jeanne.

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Fantabulous – WOW, what can I say

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Julie. Much appreciated.

  • MaddyPaddy

    MaddyPaddy

    Wow! Excellent Capture! I hope you looked behind you b4 you took this pic though!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Maddy.

    There were two of us, so the extra eyes and ears are needed. :-))

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    Beautiful lines and the monotones work very well here. The sun lit clouds are amazing and b/w does them real justice.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Stuart.

    Glad you like it.

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    Love this image, the clouds are brilliant, the tracks make your eyes follow through the whole image, stunning in B&W too!! LOVE IT!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hey Nikki. You like it then! LOL

    Many thanks my friend. x

  • Hertsman

    Hertsman

    Very moody Richard. Amazing what you can do with 4 long bits of steel!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Richard.

    Glad you like it.

  • Ellaine Walker

    Ellaine Walker

    Great b&w image Richard. its a fav!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Wow Ellaine.

    Many thanks my friend.

    Much appreciated. x

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    fantastic work!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Hey Natalie.
    Many thanks for looking in, and leaving your lovely comment.
    Much appreciated.

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Fine shot Richard’ I’ve ridden over that line many times, its always a favorite section on the long haul down to Cornwall.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Steve.

    It is a beautiful section from Exeter-Newton Abbot.

  • shakey

    shakey

    Very nice B&W Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Paul.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    This is wonderful Richard – i love the composition and how the lines really draw you in. Super b&w too:)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Deb. Glad you like it.

    Much appreciated.

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    I love this shot. The perspective is awesome. Rails always give me the impression that they have no end. They just go on forever. Excellent work Richard.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Helen. Always nice to hear from you.

    Much appreciated.

  • cwwphotography

    cwwphotography

    Fantastic shot! The black and white toning gives it great character.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks.

  • Jerame *

    Jerame *

    great image!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

    Thanks also for looking in. Much appreciated.

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    Awesome capture, love the black and white!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hey Glenna. Many thanks, and for the fave also.

    Much appreciated.

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    AWESOME shot Richard, I am still looking for that perfect railroad to photograph

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you SueAnne. It is a lovely stretch of track. When it leaves Exeter, it follows the river Exe down to the estuary, just visible on the left, and bears right and the track is part of the seawall, and runs along the coast for about 10km, then bears right and follows the river Teign up to Newton Abbot.

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    The clouds really make this a dramatic shot….excellent!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Jeffrey, and for the fave as well.

    Much appreciated.

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Awesome – like the drama and the way your eyes are drawn into the horizon, clever stuff!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

  • Kim Aldis

    Kim Aldis

    Great shot. I know this area well, sail around there occasionally. It’s kind of freaky crossing at that spot, isn’t it.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Kim.

    Agree with you 100%.

    Have a look Here
    You may find it of interest.

  • funkybunch

    funkybunch

    brilliant shot, really atmospheric

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend, and for the fave as well.
    Much appreciated.

  • terryt

    terryt

    To Infinity!
    Excellent work…....I really like this

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Terry.
    Glad you like it.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Scott.

  • Hannah Fenton-Williams

    Hannah Fenton-...


    This was just featured in
    Which way?

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Hannah.
    I am very grateful that you find my humble work worthy of such an accolade. x

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Congratulations on your feature! Nicely done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Pamela.
    Glad you like it.

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Congratulations Richard well deserved

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks CJ.
    Seeing your shot reminded me about my one.

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