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Monday 23 August 2010

Warm glow

There was a lovely sunset over Saltaire last evening as I walked home from church. Luckily I had thought to take my compact with me - I always try to remember, because you never know what you might see. I liked the way the windows of Salts Mill were catching the light; it almost looked as though there was a fire inside. I'll post a picture of the actual sunset some other time - it will fit with Scott's 'Sunset Sunday' theme.

One thing I didn't manage to snap though was the steam train that went through Saltaire station just as I was passing! It went so fast - and, it has to be said, with very little steam - that I didn't even see or hear it coming until it flashed past. Some folk must have been expecting it, as there was a little knot of people standing on the bridge. I saw the warm glow from the furnace and it did leave a slightly smoky fragrance behind. I think the whole of Saltaire must have smelled like that most of the time in days gone by.

13 comments:

  1. I love the smell of a steam train.

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  2. This is a fine shot. To me, it looks like a piece of artwork, hung against a stone wall in a gallery, depicting different sunsets in panels.

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  3. your picture is looking like a modern painting!
    Since I have a blog, I also take my camera everywhere with me! we are becoming addict! :)

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  4. Love the shot, worth carrying the camera - shame about the train!!

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  5. What a great shot, Jennyfreckles! I love reflections! :o)

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  6. I wish you hadn't mentioned the steam train Jenny. Sigh. :-)

    Nice shot of the glow though.

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  7. Beautiful picture!! I'm like Malyss, can't leave home without my camera and if I do, I feel as if I have left my arm at home with it!! The steam train would have been wonderful...even moving and/or blurry, but if you are like me, you didn't have your camera out and ready in time. Next invention, cameras built into our hands!! Like that the camera is always ready!!

    :o) Cat

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  8. Real warm photo, keeps your attention going. I too never like to be without a camera. Looked at a few new ones over the weekend, but have many already.

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  9. Really enjoy the golden hues of this shot.

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  10. It´s a magic light effect and a very interesting place. Greetings from Luzia.

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  11. Beautiful photo and capture! Nice one.

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