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meeting of the rails at promontory point; colorized
The meeting of the rails
From what started as a suggestion by Anthony Martin (and a good one at that!) Here is the completed colorized version; I flipped the image around, repaired the cracks in the glass plate and repaired some blurred details and sadly removed some others. Not far off 100 different characters (I lost count, counted twice and went cross eyed before giving up) kudos to the person who can give an accurate head count and double kudos to the ultimate True West fan who can name them all!
The livery decoration on the engines (from what you can see of them) is taken from the replicas of both engines sited at the Golden Spike National Historic Site with what has been recognized as being the most accurate representation of the original engines.
Hard work…Anthony, but was fun to do. If anyone has any suggestions for other photos that might appreciate some colour, and knows where a good copy can be found; let me know.
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Comment by Wolfgang on August 21, 2012 at 4:27pm -
That is pretty nice,...... :)
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Comment by anthony martin on August 21, 2012 at 5:33pm -
Holy cats-decidedly worth the wait!It is going to be mighty tough topping this one although I'll be tickled with all of your future efforts.The fellow in the maroon-ish jacket and vest in front of the stack looks very good in his livery.This is wonderful work Gary.How about tackling circa 1880 Tombstone in a view or two?I'm still looking for a good clear Doc photo for you.
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Comment by Murray A. Gewirtz on August 22, 2012 at 8:47pm -
Triple Kudos to you, Gary. This is outstanding (and not because these guys are all standing outside)!
It's as if present day National Geographic had one of their color photographers on the scene.
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Comment by Gary Sheaf on August 26, 2012 at 2:18pm -
Thanks for the very kind comments Guys
I'll raise your triple Kudos Murray, by six brownie points (or am I getting the denominations wrong?)
Anthony; I can't find any clear scenes of old Tombstone any where! They seem to be as elusive as photos of Doc. I will keep looking though.
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Comment by anthony martin on August 27, 2012 at 3:23pm
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Gary,
Did you know that Brownies were almost hunted to extinction just for their points?I believe they were used for an obscure camera part by George Eastman.
I'll continue looking-perhaps I'll find some of those photos.
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Comment by Michael Goettee on August 27, 2012 at 6:43pm -
That certainly breathes life into the old photo. Well done.
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Comment by Gary Sheaf on August 31, 2012 at 1:28pm
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Many thanks Michael
Mutual appreciation moment; I have checked out you highly original work and love the homage to Georgia O'Keefe and the Armadillo painting that reminds me of the 'iconic' Nacona boot ads of the '80s. As for your 'camper trailer' works...inspired and very desirable.
Anthony
Speaking of 'homage' I can see a great Monty Python script idea in the making, featuring the vanishing brownies!
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Comment by Michael Goettee on August 31, 2012 at 2:24pm
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Thanks to you too, Gary, for the nice compliments on my zany takes on the west.
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