'Canyon Rails 2002'The SBRHS is proud to announce the winners of the 'Canyon Rails 2002' Photography Contest. The SBRHS judges met on November 3 and sorted through the many great submissions to determine the winners. The judges had some definite favorites, and seemed in retrospect to be seeking images that were both unique and timeless.
There were many images of 'just' the locomotive at every possible angle - however, the judges eyes were attracted to images that recognized and depicted the relationship between a man and his machine (they liked to see people in the pictures). The judges & the SBRHS also wanted to thank everyone that participated in this contest, and wanted to add that judging isn't always easy. Images that were sent with return postage should arrive back to the sender the first week of December. Winners will receive their respective prizes the second week of December. Thanks for your support, congratulations to the winners - and keep up the good camera work!
Comments or questions about the contest should be directed here.
Brett Wirick's fantastic image of 3751 at Siberia waiting for a clear block,
this image was taken on August 19, 2002. This was a favorite of
many judges with its unique evening light sources -
moonlight and 3751's headlight.
David Lange of Eugene Oregon captures
the Northern at Drake Arizona, on August 25, 2002.
Judd Spittler of Upland, California recorded this image
at the Barstow Depot on August 26, 2002.
The top image was made by Bob Farmer of Arizona, and was taken on
August 25, 2002 - as the crew prepares to depart Williams.
The lower image was taken by Glen Campbell of Cypress California,
and he has created a timeless vision of 3751 leaving Williams
on August 25, 2002.
David Lange again scores with the fourth runner up of
3751 at night with the full moon rising behind her on
August 21, 2002.
Gregory Baker of Eugene, Oregon caught this unique view of 3751 on the
Hells Canyon Bridge on August 25, 2002.
Eric Hadder of Williams Arizona recorded 3751 coming into Williams
where the BNSF main crosses over the Grand Canyon Railway line,
August 20, 2002.
David Lange again captures the scene at Valentine Arizona,
August 20, 2002.
Jim Montague of Long Beach found this great action shot
in Devore on August 26, 2002 - just as the sun was setting.
Ten year old Austin Alameda captures perfectly the perspective he is accustomed to -
belt level in a world of big people, August 24, 2002.
Elrond Lawrence recorded this image of the '51 at the
Grand Canyon Depot, image taken on August 24, 2002.
Jim Montague caught all three engines at the Grand Canyon
Depot at once on August 24, 2002 - the famous El Tovar Hotel which
overlooks the canyon can be seen behind the depot.
Glen Icanberry of Redlands California took this great image
in Crozier Canyon Arizona on August 20, 2002.
Jim Montague of Long Beach California waited with many
at Hells Canyon bridge to create this image on August 25, 2002.
This shot of 3751 was taken at Mission Tower on August 19, 2002.
Tim Carroll of Van Nuys, California created this image in Los Angeles.
Steve Hayes of Santa Clara, California was at the Williams
Depot to capture this image on August 24, 2002.
Michael E. Hamblin of Barstow California created this classic
black & white study of 3751's drivers and crosshead on August 26, 2002.
Eric Hadder of Williams Arizona records the last runby on the Arizona
and California Railroad before arriving in Parker on August 25, 2002.
Glen Icanberry took this image from highway 138 on Cajon Pass
near Pine Lodge, on August 26, 2002.
The SBRHS, Stan Kistler, Valley Bank of Moreno Valley, California and The Whistle Stop in Pasadena, California are all proudly sponsoring a photography contest centered around the NRHS Convention in Williams Arizona, and the inbound & outbound excursions being done by 4-8-4 3751 in the month of August, 2002.
1) The contest is open to anyone, and will be judged by a panel of actual photographers and artists - the judges will be: Stan Kistler (Historian and Photographer), Steve Crise (Commercial Photographer), Robert Kittel (Artist and Ceramics Industry Consultant), Joel Jensen (Photographer) and William Ramsey (Photographer and Designer).
2) There is no submission fee, however if you do want your images to be returned you must include return packaging and postage. The SBRHS will not be liable for submissions lost or mishandled by the postal service. The SBRHS will handle all submissions with extreme care so as to not damage your photographic materials, however the SBRHS can not be held liable for damage to said photographic materials while being judged in this competition.
3) Each contestant is limited to a total of 6 submissions (black & white, color or transparencies), each printed submission can be no larger than 8x10 inches, and no smaller than 4x6 inches. Prints or transparencies will be allowed, transparencies must be original and can be 35 mm, medium format (120), or large format (4x5 & panoramic). Each individual submission must be labeled and captioned with the photographers name, date, location of the shot, and telephone number.
4) The SBRHS retains the right to publish any and all submissions with photo credits, all images submitted must be taken during the convention, or the inbound and outbound excursion, or the positioning of equipment to be used for the convention. The submitted image must be taken between August 1 and August 31, 2002 and be related to the 2002 NRHS Convention.
5) All submissions must be postmarked before November 1, 2002 - and be mailed to:
SBRHS
Photography Contest
P.O. Box 2878
San Bernardino, CA 92406-2878
Results will be posted on this web site on December 1, 2002 - prizes will be distributed (mailed or shipped) on or before December 15, 2002. Results will also be published in the SBRHS publication called The Crew Car in February 2003, The Crew Car is a full color quality publication only mailed to SBRHS supporters - if you wish to have a copy of this magazine you can obtain one here. Any questions about the rules of this contest should be directed to the web master through this link.
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & SUGGESTIONS: Try some unusual angles, try to include the drama of the moment or people interacting with equipment. Remember, many entries will likely be a 3/4 front view of equipment - try to think outside the box and create an original image. Use the background creatively, work with reflections, shadows and atmospheric conditions. Photography is all about experimentation, you need to push yourself to get a unique image, possibly in unusual lighting. Good luck and be creative, but most importantly BE SAFE!!!!!!!!
