Did I just find a never seen location? - Reflections & Railway Photography in Ravensthorpe.
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- You wouldn't believe the lengths I go to to get ‘that’ Railway Photograph, in this video I think I’ve taken a never before seen shot, I did have to hold on tight to my camera though!
A hot summer’s evening’s railway photography, photographing trains on the Transpennine rail line near Ravensthorpe, Mirfield and Dewsbury, featuring two fantastic Grade II-listed cast iron railway Girder bridges on the old L&NW Railway line at Ravensthorpe near Dewsbury in West Yorkshire.
Bridge Details
The first bridge over River Calder, dated from 1847 constructed for the L & NWR Co. by Joseph Butler & Co. Stanningley Iron Works, Leeds for the Huddersfield to Leeds line, which opened in 1848. The bridge has two identical spans on large rusticated abutments and a centre pier. The span is in cast iron with 6 arched cast-iron girders the spandrels of which are in the form of a gothic arcade.
The second is an almost identical bridge, but a single span over the Calder & Hebble Navigation, Long Cut. I managed a railway shot I’ve never before seen of trains crossing the canal.
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Great shot, you asked whether it was worth it - oh yes!👍
Many Thanks Darren
The things you do for your art! Keep up your original and humorous vlogs- the pictures make the menial look magnificent.
Thank you very much John, that's really kind and appreciated, there are some really photogenic hidden gems - just need to find them in the right conditions.
Just brilliant photos 😀👍
Glad you enjoyed them Michael, this is a spot I'll hopefully get back to in the Autumn.
The lengths you go to! I really need to push the boundaries with my own efforts. Hanging off the edge of the canal bank is a brave thing to do but the results were worth it. Great video Andrew, inspiring as always.
Thanks, Steve, there's always the challenge of finding that unusual view point or new composition - its what keeps me motivated and interested, I'm pleased you're finding the videos interesting.
Come on Andrew were've ya bin ? ha ha only joking . Excellent photos as usual . 👍
Thanks 👍 bit of a summer lull in the railway photography, but now heading into my favourite part of the year.
@@AndrewShenton Great ! 👍
Another belter Andy that could only have been improved with you falling in the canal. All the expectation and no punchline ;-)
There were plenty of opportunities to fall in that's for sure - sorry to disappoint!!
Great video Andrew,love the bridge, quite a find, the reflection shot at the end was amazing. Keep up the great work 🚂😊
Thanks, Andrew, yes it was quite a find, I’d seen photos of these bridges but never made the visit before.
We do crazy things just to get photographs 😂 I remember standing on pallets at Chester station once, brilliant video
Cheers, Sim0n, there’s a limit to what I’d do, never to put myself or others in danger - that's the sensible message out of the way - it’s always good to experiment, and look for that creative angle thats what keeps me interested and challenged.
Another masterful video - and you kept the camera dry ….. just. 🙀 Well done,
Regards, Pete, Bangor.
Glad you enjoyed it Peter, the alternative is I need a boat!
Some great shots in this video, great reflections in the water you have great vision in picking your spots to film.
Thanks a lot! this was all new to me so a journey of discovery, but always nice to find an interesting location.
Great video and it was worth it for the shot excellent work
Thanks very much, I was really pleased to get the final shot - thanks for the comment.
Entertaining from start to finish , all done in your unique style, cant wait till the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it Peter, I've a few planned as we head into Autumn, hopefully catching some of the Autumn colours, plus I've one or two not edited from a while back.
Another great video and super shot at the end. What a shame most ‘trains’ are what we termed in the eighties ‘bug units’ oh for some proper loco hauled stuff
Thanks Mark, I know exactly what you mean, I'd have loved to have the means and camera gear in the '80's, isn't there a saying the trains reducing interest is inversely proportional to the camera technology improvement - or something like that.
I’d say your efforts were worth it! Well done Andrew another great video 👍🏻
Thanks Garreth, a pleasing result and I'm pleased you've enjoyed the video.
@@AndrewShenton In the last week we got back from the Derbyshire & Yorkshire. Amazing views in that part of the world and shows how much beauty this country has and we don’t see it. Yorks national railway museum was amazing. Our home area of Suffolk lacks what what the north has to view and having worked within the Railway logistics industry for the past 17 years I would have thought my love would have faded, well York have sparked a new fire. Your work seems rewarding and when I get time I may follow your lead. Keep the great content flowing!
I must say, I’m very fortunate living in Yorkshire, there is so much variety, from the bright lights of the cities to the rural beauty, all within easy reach. Yes I do find railway photography incredibly rewarding, it allows me to follow my interest in railways but also allows an avenue to be creative, and I think we all need that bit of creativity and escape from normal life. Glad you enjoyed your time up north.
Hi Andrew , great video love your sense of humour.
Glad you enjoyed it Kevin, it’s hobby and all light hearted, plus its what I love doing.
Another enjoyable video Andrew with some great results , trains over water a favourite of mine .
Glad you enjoyed it, Marcus, a favourite of mine too, you can’t beat a good reflection on still water.
Fantastic video, brilliant images. Kudos for the lengths you went to for that last image!
Thank you so much Simon, I had to find a way, it was such a great location with super conditions, at least it worked out it would have been frustrating not to get the view. It's also pleasing to find a spot that's not been widely covered.
Another brilliant video - really enjoy your work.
Thank you! Cheers Kevin.
Great video Andrew. Thanks for exploring to share with us such wonderful shots 👍🏻
My pleasure, Ben, its great finding new locations, this is a new spot for me and almost on the doorstep.
I’m really enjoying your videos Andrew - both the content and your style of presentation. Keep up the great work sir! 👍🏼
That is so appreciated, thank you!
Brilliant! I'll have to try and get some shots of a canal near me!
Thanks, canals when its calm and still usually produce some great results.
Very good video must look out for that signal
Absolutely, quite a relic , it must be late 80's when there was last a train along there, but I'm not sure.
@@AndrewShenton ok. Yes it could be the 60s though
I always look forward to your videos and there are some great shots in this one .
Cheers Kev
Glad you like them, Kev, the conditions were pretty good for river and canal reflections.
Brilliant as usual...
Thank you, Peter appreciated.
@@AndrewShenton I have just spent the best part of a few hours looking at an Ordnance Survey app trying to locate where railways and canals / rivers cross in my locality. Must be mad.
@@peterlittle6651 Enjoy, the planning is all part of the enjoyment of the hobby.
Hahahahhaha clam down running about yet another good vid
Thanks 👍 John, I was racing the sun on this one- I do prefer a more relaxed photography trip.
Brilliant videos mate can you tell us what camera you use
Cheers, for stills I’m using Canon Mirrorless EOS-R and video Canon EOS 70D
Mirfield yes I have been there nice place near where I live
Thanks, Its not bad around Mirfield, the sun was very bright and and in the wrong position whilst I was there, so I had to move. I'll be back in Mirfield one day though.
@@AndrewShenton ok will be nice to see a new video
Andrew, you are mad. Great photos though...
Some would say so...
Andrew, have you done a video showing how you process your images to create the characteristic "look" they have? The basic stuff; not any special effects or multiple images.Just a wondering...
Afternoon, Peter, no I’ve not done any processing video’s, it might be something to consider for the future but I’ve no plans at the moment. I have done some one on one and group Zoom sessions, this is something I might develop.
When will you next post its been a while