Trials And Tribulations Of Railway Photography

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[fouloleron2002]

This is a familiar story, we have all been there, but in the end we can all laugh about our experiences, and tell a good story when we meet at some God forsaken location. Thanks for posting.

[kgvarrato]

Awesome Video, Two thumbs up. I can relate to everything, we are a special breed.

[travelingcompanions]

Know how you feel...

[AndrewNeilClarkson]

Still a great vid, thanks for sharing!

[alco804]

I bet you could put a DVD together on pitfals etc of photgraphy and filming, be great for instruction. The bit where the sun came out as te train left shot is a classic, I think we all have had that! Keep up the great work.

[Tomlan2007]

Wonderful stuff.  Been there, done that.

[maesfforddfilmunit]

Great video. You win some, you lose some. But it's worth all the effort and frustration just for that one perfect 'take'.

[burnout300991]

Nice one, it is a bit annoying when some one walks in front of you when you are obviously filming or trying to take a photo.

[brackers5]

Ha excellent, really made me laugh nice one. 5*

[dasy2k1]

I often seem to get vids of clouds of steam with a loco in there somewhere , never do seem to be able to judge the effects of cylinder drain cocks properly,!

[alanski400]

Wonderful!! it's good to see that the oblivious cretins are still out there spoiling others work!! what is to be done with them?

cheers

Alan

[beeble2003]

Alan, holding a camera doesn't give you the right to direct everybody else's actions. At, e.g., 2:24, it's notreasonable to expect people to stop using the bridge just because some guy's sitting there with a camera (and Linesider doesn't expect this). As an amateur photographer myself, I'll try to stay out of your shot if you give me a way to get past or look like you'll be quick. If you don't, you're the oblivious cretin if you expect everyone to drop whatever they're doing for your benefit.

[scotishpopcorn]

@beeble2003 Dude, he wasn't complaining. He was just trying to say all the trials he goes through to do what he does. He even said that he had no problem with it, that it essentially goes withthe terretory. Seems like you might be the cretin.

[theamateurbasher]

0:30 - oh dear. There's always a good chance of something bowling your shot of a steamer...

Well done anyway; great to see you showing your strengths and weaknesses. 5*

[NSRJohn]

Really enjoyed that, made me smile :-)

[fgh456pc]

I think it's fair to say we have all had days like this!

[jigbobby]

That's a damned fine video, linesider. I laughed at every one.

[GWRDec]

ooo good video mate, i bet you were annoyed when you filmed 6201 and the pendo' came past! 5*****

[AndrewNeilClarkson]

Great to see! Didn't the bobby at Garsdale make you a brew?!

[hirsutetone]

The music is just fine, the video is pure genius - thanks for posting.

[Linesider1]

You're welcome and thanks for the kind words; I daresay I'll experience many similar events in years to come so there'll probably be a volume 2 on the way.

[Richwolf32]

The shot where the sun comes out seconds after the train is class !!

[Linesider1]

Thanks - there was some rather bad language after that happened. If I'd shown the whole video, you'd have seen full sun, then a cloud following 6201 all through the shot, before full sun again. These things are sent to try us ;-)

[AndrzejMastalerz]

Interesting and fun video.

[Linesider1]

Cheers - I enjoyed making it far more than experiencing some of the parts of the video!

[Linesider1]

Thanks Steve - the things we go through for 'that' shot! David

[Lainiodurrant]

A very entertaining video. I liked the music too. Who was the singer? I only know this song sung by Buddy Holly but then, I'm such a fossil.

[Linesider1]

Thank you. This version is sung by Ralph McTell (most famous for 'Streets of London'), on his 'Red Sky' album.

[khankadet]

You just have to smile when it happens. Good to see it happens to an expert too!!! :o) Thanks - I'm still smiling as I type. Chris

[Linesider1]

Well maybe this paints me in a different light altogether Chris haha. Cheers, David.

[Steam1989]

Hahaha! I was thinking of doing an "Outtakes" myself, but you beat me to it! I have some funny moments of my own which you might see. hehe

[Linesider1]

I'd like that! Cheers, David.

[pgtrimming]

Well; I had a good laugh at your expense; thanks!

I needed cheering up after getting soaked waiting to film 34067 this morning, then gave up and went home. I'd assumed the tour must have been cancelled ..... until I saw a video a few minutes ago!

[Linesider1]

Hey ho - sorry to hear that. Thanks for your comments.

[pgtrimming]

I'll try again, tomorrow. At least the weather is forecast to be better! Same loco within a couple of miles of my house, three days apart, can't be too bad!

[ralph5407]

What else is there to say, what a brilliant collection.

Mine would have included, oops I've just kicked the tripod whilst panning, or when waiting for the first sound of the loco in the distance, forgot and sniffed loudly and then when the roar is heard in the distance, somebody nearby says, wow that's f****** awesome.

[Linesider1]

Thanks Ralph - haha there's plenty more where these came from!!

[rab4472]

Thanks David for cheering me up on an otherwise miserable day when I'm at home keeping warm & dry when I should be out getting cold and wet sniffing steam. Mike

[thunderchild21]

Nice video. Have to feel for the enthusiasts who go out in all sorts of weather to film preserved steam.

[fourwayscottage]

AAAA.130936Z DEC 2008 A good video for the scornful and one star people !! It is a great pity these sort of people do not get 1.Video`s of their own in some cases. 2. Have not the imagination to do something with their lives...Thank you for posting.......AR.

[bristolmidland]

Very good. Definately one of my vids of the year. Well done indeed. 5*

[robmasterman]

What a brilliant insight into this crazy hobby of ours, and it's so funny because we can all relate to it..well done for this well thought out and executed video David..5*..Bob

[GreatWestern175]

That is some pretty powerfull clips there lol! But as they say "Always look on the bright side of life".

[Linesider1]

Cheers, I quite agree, you've got to smile at these things and take it on the chin!

[acw71000]

I don't think you missed anything out David, all these things that we go through. Must be easier collecting stamps!! Excellent video.

[Linesider1]

Thanks Austin - I quite agree! Volume 2 may focus on audio problems, and God knows, I've loads of them! David.

[neld9]

Thanks for putting those clips together, been there! Makes me realise it's not just me it happens to!

Thanks again, Neil.

[Linesider1]

Oh yes, we all experience the trauma's of the lineside hehe. Cheers Neil, David.

[sarahandmatt13]

Very, very good mate ! Funniest thing i've seen on here in years ! 5* !

Thanks for posting !..........Matt.

[Linesider1]

Thanks Matt and you're welcome - glad you enjoyed it. David.