Playing with a new lens on New Years Eve

[CarmonH]

After waiting almost a week, EB and myself got out for a bit on New Years Eve, which gave me the chance to try out my new lens I got for Christmas. EB gave me a Canon  f/4 55-250 IS lens, and it seems to do a pretty god job. The focus was quick and tack sharp, and now we wont be fighting over glass! 

I added 4 new shots taken with it to the Pbase gallery..  the first 4 on top. 

http://www.pbase.com/kd4jsl/railroad_2010

[VirginiaSouthern]

Nice, sharp shots Carmon.  I think the new lens is definitely going to work out well for you.

[Ed Fury]

That first one looks like you are standing on the rail about to get run over. Do you have a shot from that angle without the zoom to see the difference in distance? Guess I better check your pbase...

Looking forward to seeing more great shots from your new lens.

[E.M. Bell]

Ed, was was trying to find a shot like you requested, and this is about the best I could come with that didnt have SOME tele in it, and even this one does a little.

That location is the "dump crossing" at East Waddy...she was not standing on the tracks at all..even had a nice closed gate between her the mainline..

[Ed Fury]

I was just curious as to the power of the zoom on the lens. I saw that it was shot at 250mm. Just was wondering how far away it actually was. I have wanted to try a similar shot but never had a zoom powerful enough. I know you guys stay safe and railfan responsibly. Just trying to learn angles and such so I can apply them to my own shooting situations. Always trying to learn something new.

The overpass in the background of those photos, can you shoot from that location too?