On The Footplate
This is an image of a wonderful old man who allowed me to stand on the footplate of his steam train while he was stoking up the fire and let me take a photograph of him, i was absolutely over the moon and really felt humble and priviledged as though i had stepped back in time, one things for sure it was HOT on there!
On The Footplate belongs to the following groups:
B&W - Character - People Shots, Nostalgic Art and Photography and Out of the PastAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Jeffrey Palm
wonderful capture..such old world!! great 1~
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Jeffrey Palm’s comment
Thank you so much Jeffrey for your comment, he is lovely isn’t he with his lovely kindly old face! I must confess i’ve got incredibly itchy feet at the moment and i need to explore and create images rather than just record them…....i go between documentary type images and imaginary ones…...what’s your poison?
Jeffrey Palm
Well I love waterfalls, well water in general as well as getting into night photgraphy! I love it. With fall here I will be heading out for color as early as tomorrow! Cant wait 5am!!! yeah! So nice ot hear from you! Your work is wonderful and look forward to seeing more of it!
Jeff
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Jeffrey Palm’s comment
5am? now that’s dedication Lol but i’m looking forward to seeing yours too, i’m gonna add you to my watchlist so i can keep an eye on your waterfalls :0)
Ruth Palmer
This is wonderful and his eyes tell so many stories. He looks so proud!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Ruth Palmer’s comment
Thank you so much Ruth and your right there’s just something in his eyes that draw you in…..i’d love to have had time to listen to some stories but i got chucked off by his partner (in a nice way) so that they could keep to their timetable LOL :0)
Jeffrey Palm
I already added your pretty smile to mine!!
Ruth Palmer
Railway men all the way Jacqueline! My husband has worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for almost 30 years and they are so dedicated. Again, wonderful capture. I bet he’d love to have a copy! Have a great weekend!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Ruth Palmer’s comment
I know EXACTLY what you mean a little too dedicated sometimes and they get taken advantage of…....mine worked for British Rail for 13 years untill ill health forced him out…he was devastated as he loved his job so much! Anyway have a GREAT weekend too fellow railway wife LOl :0)
Jerame *
excellent portrait!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Jerame *’s comment
Thank you Jerame i thought about making him do a sexy pose but then decided against it and settled for a more natural look Lol no seriously he was so sweet i wouldn’t have wanted him any other way!
Peter Zentjens
Fantastic portrait!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment
Awwww thanks Peter i’m so glad you think so :0)
Von McKnelly
Excellent tones Jacqueline…..his soft expression is priceless.
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment
Hey missed this comment from you sorry but thank you so much!!
Tom Vaughan
this is a wonderful portrait… he seems very at home there.
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Tom Vaughan’s comment
Thank you kind sir it was like stepping back in time and the smell of coal was absolutely fantasic, it’s one of my favorite smells….....
perhaps i should just buy a bag and keep it just for that purpose LOL :0)
David J. Vande...
Your work is awesome!!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to David J. Vanderpool’s comment
OH WOW you really think so, I feel so humble….thank you David!!!!
steveberlin
great expression on him.. once again exellent use of B%W and lighting. He looks like he has been that job for a very long time… He is part of the element… This gives this shot a realness to it…
Jacqueline Baker in reply to steveberlin’s comment
Thank you so much again steve i just loved his kindly old face and his love of the steam train was evident when i spoke to him and as you can see he has a real twinkle in his eye!
Antoine Dagobert
Fantastic portrait, light and tones! Love it!
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Antoine Dagobert’s comment
Hey thank you so much Antoine i’m so glad you love it…..made me really smile :0)))
Jerame *
If you put this in Out of the Past, I’ll feature it.
Jacqueline Baker in reply to Jerame *’s comment
Woo! Hoo! thanks Jerame!!!!!!! :0)
Paul Woloschuk, 5 days ago
A great character study.