Platform 9¾, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

As well as being featured in the Heartbeat TV series the railway station at Goathland (part of the Grosmont to Pickering line of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway) has become famous as Platform 9¾ used for the departure of the Hogwart’s Express in Harry Potter films. I was keen to capture an image of the trademark bridge, but had missed a passenger train, so had to make do with this goods train. I plan to go back soon, but this shot brings to an end my Grosmont to Goathland walk featuring the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. I hope you have enjoyed it. Tomorrow is my 100th post, so the timing is right to start a new series.
For more information on Goathland see here
For more information on the railway see here

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filip54852 (0) 2005-10-10 10:40

Awesome picture harry. I really like the name and the color
Thank you for sharing
FIlip

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-10-10 11:03

Hi Kath,
Nice picture. Good composition and POV. Good colors, light and sharpeness. Well done
Regards, António

Cliffy (590) 2005-10-10 13:42

Another good steam shot Kath,platform shots are so difficult due to the cramped space but you have got good detail in the engine and the bridge provides interest in the distance.The sky is a touch burned out but this is what you get on such a loveley day.You have inspired me to post one of my shots taken at Goatland in the Spring.

Ged (391) 2005-10-10 15:06

Nice shot Kath,

Great detail and colour. Nice POV too.
I like how you've included the people on the bridge it makes it more interesting. Good work.

Tue (91604) 2005-10-10 19:01

Hej Kath,
A very nice photo to end these series with. You captured the famous platform and the train from a good angle and with a good lighting. Well done! I'm looking forward to your 100th post! :-)
Hilsner,
Lars

manss0fl (327) 2005-10-10 19:38

Nice colours and detail. The clouds are possibly a bit burnt out but focus, DOF and composition are spot on. Well done.

dsidwell (9783) 2005-10-11 0:03

I love the leading lines here, Kath. Sky is a bit bright, though, perhaps. The point of view invites my interest to the train and scene. I look forward to you 100th!

fabio_ts (13696) 2005-10-11 3:54

Hallo Kath,
Old trains are nice subjects for beautiful photo, in this one I like the great dynamism and the perfect perspective.. also I like the intensive colors, especially the british green, and the way that you have included the people on the bridge..
well done, BRAVA!!
ciao, Fabio.

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Galmeida (12559) 2005-10-11 4:56

Hi Kath,
Excelent angle of view and plataform enquadrement to this really green and nice steam engine and composition. Excelent colors, contrast and sharpness. Possible the bright sky makes more contrast, and so in this case it helps.

Very well seen, done and composed.
Best to you and waiting for your 100th.
Fernando

supereira (9576) 2005-10-11 5:23

Great composition and prespective.Good contrast between the sky and the train.Good colors,light and sharpness.I like the details and framing.I like the detail of the persons.Good job!

sergio1 (12152) 2005-10-11 10:44

Hola otra vez,
veo que te gusta tomar fotografias de viejas joyas como la que nos presentas hoy. Es un buen medio de conocer la historia através de estas fotografias.
Gracias por todo.

coco (30439) 2005-10-11 10:47

And hi again.
Nice capture with a fine composition (I like here the vertical format)... but look that sky. It's a pity. Perhaps a problem with the exposure.
Regards.

weswang (18247) 2005-10-11 10:50

Hi Kath, I like the perspective view and the steam out from the old fashioned engine. A very well taken picture with nice details and rich texture.

singuanti (15250) 2005-10-11 19:24

Hi Kath. I like the tight framing on the front of the bus and the good depth. Does that lens give you good enough wide-angle or do you often go for the 18-70? tfs Kath!