Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Howard Mason

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

July 2024

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It's often good to seek out different angles of view; in this instance, looking down at the tops of the trains works as a treat. The diagonal lines and close crop have created a lovely, near-abstract arrangement of the trains. The colour harmonises well with the blues and rusty reds

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Wow, what a stunning image. In the first instance, the snaking Bernina expresses streaking through the frame is perfectly captured with just the right blur to evoke a sense of motion to abstract the scene. The handling of the tones, especially the hard-to-handle whiteness of snow, is top-notch. Good work!

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The whole vibe of this image oozes with a cool style that feels very evocative of a specific era. There's an authenticity to it that is hard to achieve. The composition, use of light, and handling of the black-and-white tones all play into this. Good work.

The simple graphic qaulity of this beautiful image is excellent. The lines that the structure of the bridge makes have produced a stunning frame. The colour contrast between the red tram and the green ironwork is sublime. And the way the eye is drawn into the image works a treat. Good work.

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I love how the photographer has looked at life inside this overnight express train in India. I get a real sense of the 'travel experience' in this photograph. The contemporary vibe to the composition works well and artfully frames the story. The barely visible figure outside the window adds a sense of intrigue and mystery.

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The whole scene has been artfully considered. The photographer used a perfect location featuring architecture that oozes a vibe that complements the car. The car's lighting is sublime; its cool, contrasty treatment has been skillfully handled, and it stands out against the muted background. Good work.

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The unfolding narrative in this engaging image is lovely. Cleaning a car is so ordinary and something we all do (although not often enough in my case!) that it's an easy-to-ignore event, but these quiet little moments can be as poignant as big epic vistas. The handling of the light, tones, composition and timing is perfect. Good work.

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This image is all about timing. It was captured at the precise moment to create a beautifully balanced composition. I also love the colour combination of the yellow plane against the blue sky and, of course, the moon. The shimmering effect of the heat in the lower half of the moon gives the image authenticity.

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I love the arrangement of the elements in this compelling and engaging frame. The yellow, blue and white all work wonderfully well together. It is a perfectly balanced composition. I am also drawn to the story that unravels in this photograph, another image that speaks to aspects of humanity.

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This image goes a little further than many similar shots, and there is a real sense of presence. The lighting and tones are lovely and well-controlled, and the colour treatment is restrained but confident. The graphic composition is the icing on the cake.

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Excellent. I love the simplicity of this bold and confident composition. It is perfectly balanced and beautifully harmonious. However, the story also makes this image shine: the abandoned car tossed aside in the dessert like a toy speaks to humanity's relationships with nature and the environment. I see from the caption that this is part of a bigger project. I'd love to see the others.

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Three of the transport biggies here, as we roll them all into a contest celebrating travel by air, rail and road. Vehicles from any era, any continent, and any state of repair are welcomed, and will give us an interesting look into the many ways in which we get around, and how motorised transport has developed so rapidly since its inception.

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Shooting into the light (contre jour) is always a challenge and requires cunning exposure skills to control and get it right. When done well, as is the case here, it can add depth and drama to an image. The plane's long shadow creates a wonderful component of the composition.

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This image captures the excitement and adventure of rail travel. The composition works exceptionally well with the train emerging from the misty background. The clever use of depth field blurs the foreground elements and creates a lovely frame. The monochrome tones have been skillfully handled.

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This great image shows how a story can be told or hinted at with just a few elements. I love how the ingredients of an imminent adventure are suggested here, yet it leaves so much room for the viewer to bring their story to the picture.

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