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JUN-2007 Yvonne

CHALLENGE - tracks

I'm going for the metal version of "track" as used by our farming communities when they need to send grain or wool by rail. This track is in the tiny town of Karoonda. I saw patches of gazania lining parts of the track as we drove south and crossed the line - but when we stopped in the township for a break from driving I had to be content with blades of grass, very welcome in an arid landscape! Note the lack of sleepers, we think they have been buried under sand from the dust storms which ravage the area from time to time.

Other "tracks" found here http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=31552

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel ,Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
1/60s f/6.3 at 35.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time15-Jun-2007 15:20:37
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 300D DIGITAL
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Focal Length35 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Guest 24-Jun-2007 15:34
This worn track has probably seen its glorious days, thanks for the accompanying history too.
Bill Warren22-Jun-2007 19:31
Definately meets the challenge
Guest 22-Jun-2007 12:40
Good idea.., would have loved to see more depth..,
Greg Christie22-Jun-2007 05:29
Sorry I missed this one. It is a great image and one of my favourite types.
Guest 22-Jun-2007 03:16
Great tracks ;o)
J. Scott Coile21-Jun-2007 23:17
Love the color and contrast.
Guest 21-Jun-2007 20:37
Lovely- it has a lonely feel to it.
Jola Dziubinska21-Jun-2007 19:50
Works very well.
royalld21-Jun-2007 18:51
Very nice visual.
Fong Lam21-Jun-2007 16:12
Nice capture of an old track.
Bryan Murahashi21-Jun-2007 15:23
Very nice with the touch of greens here. V
beverley harrison21-Jun-2007 15:15
makes me wonder wher they went!!
Nicki Thurgar21-Jun-2007 13:40
Nice bit of history behind the shot, good entry!
Dave Wixx21-Jun-2007 12:51
Lovely old abandoned tracks.
Martha Albuquerque21-Jun-2007 12:18
nice shot, great entry..
Tim van Woensel21-Jun-2007 11:21
Looks like a very busy track ;)
laine8221-Jun-2007 11:08
Where have all the sleepers gone !!! Nice shot, Von.
Sheila21-Jun-2007 10:53
They must have had some rain for the grass to grow. Excellent angle.
Carole Stevens21-Jun-2007 10:41
Gorgeous light and pov!
Guest 21-Jun-2007 10:32
great light!
Guest 21-Jun-2007 09:45
great compo, well done.
Guest 21-Jun-2007 09:36
Love the touch of grass with the rusty tracks!
j>a>e>17 :):):)21-Jun-2007 07:37
some lonely old tracks :):):)
Dan Chusid21-Jun-2007 06:46
Better crack out the weed whacker...
...the 5:15 is due any minute!
Maaike Huizer21-Jun-2007 06:00
Lovely shot. I would have liked complete symmetry. But nevertheless excellent.
Barbara Heide21-Jun-2007 04:43
nice composition...
Carinoza21-Jun-2007 03:33
It's great to document these rare (?) finds for posterity while they still exist. This is like an outdoor museum packed with history ...
carol j. phipps21-Jun-2007 03:03
That works.
Cindi Smith21-Jun-2007 02:45
What a great shot! Works very well!
Linda Willets21-Jun-2007 02:37
great job
virginiacoastline21-Jun-2007 02:15
what exactlly is gazania? these tracks don't look too well used any more . . .fortunately they make a great picture =)))
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