Toy trains by vikdaddy

Toy trains

I woke up this morning and it was a bright, sunny day. It's rained almost every day for the past few weeks, so it was a pleasant surprise. It's funny how the sun can change your outlook for the day.

Because of the sunshine I decided to bring my D-SLR to work with me and I went for a walk on my lunch. I took a few photos walking around the park opposite my workplace, and I captured a few shots of the Railway Heritage Centre which is visible from a bridge in the park. However, I took them home and I wasn't really pleased with any of my pictures, so I added an effect in post-processing.

I used a website called tiltshiftmaker.com to make this place look like a toy railway station (thanks Andy Coleborn!) Usually this is done using a tilt-shift lens, which are expensive lenses made specifically for this effect. They basically make what is captured look like miniaturised models or toys.

It's a three-day weekend ahead. It'll be nice having an extra day off. Weather permitting, I'm hoping to go to the Peak District in Derbyshire at some point over this long weekend to take some photos. Lets hope the rain doesn't rear its ugly head and ruin my plans!

Canon EOS 450D, f/8, 1/125, ISO-100
great processing on this, I think it achieved the desired affect
August 27th, 2010  
SO bright and vivid! LOVE IT !
August 27th, 2010  
Nice shot, love tiltshiftmaker
August 27th, 2010  
Very cool!!
August 27th, 2010  
That's so cool. I love the miniture feel to this. I did this one a couple of days ago. http://365project.org/dmortega/365/2010-08-25
August 27th, 2010  
Nice job! I tried one and not so good. Very cool program and it works for this photo. :)
August 27th, 2010  
I love the focus and the colours. Such a detailed shot.
August 27th, 2010  
great ! love the saturation and detail
August 27th, 2010  
This turned out awesome! It really does look like a toy railway! Also, the colors are fantastic =)
August 27th, 2010  
Gorgeous capture.
August 27th, 2010  
great tiltshift! I love the colours.
August 27th, 2010  
great shot, i love the colours
August 27th, 2010  
I love the colors in the photo, amazing capture :)
August 27th, 2010  
VERY nicely done! very vibrant as well! beautiful
August 27th, 2010  
Great shot! The colors are so vivid!
August 27th, 2010  
great image, nice detail in every level, & especially tilt-sift effect...
August 27th, 2010  
This turned out great,nicely done!
August 27th, 2010  
All we need now are the trains from Shining Time! :) Great photo and I love that effect.
August 27th, 2010  
AWesome effect. Love it.
August 27th, 2010  
Amazing shot! I love tilt-shift photos!
August 27th, 2010  
likeeyy!
August 28th, 2010  
This is pretty damn cool. :D The colours and textures are so crisp and vibrant, and I love how you did the tilt-shift.
August 28th, 2010  
have me fooled... really look like miniature train set..... what a GREAT SHOT!!!
August 28th, 2010  
You used that effect with great success! I could certainly imagine that a someone's miniature railway setup!
August 28th, 2010  
Wonderful shot! Remindes me of a show I used to watch on TV as a child
August 28th, 2010  
incredible picture! My nephews are going to love this, I can't wait to show them : ) And congrats on making the top 20 with your beautiful rainbow shot!
August 28th, 2010  
Brilliant colours! I really like the post processing on this one :)
August 28th, 2010  
I like this pic very much. Tender subject!
August 28th, 2010  
This turned out beautifully and really does look teensy! The colors are amazing.
August 28th, 2010  
Totally looks like toys! How neat! Our long weekend isn't until next week here in Canada.
August 28th, 2010  
Great Tilt-shift shot!
August 28th, 2010  
Great choice to process, looks fab! Deffo toy town, cute :-)
August 28th, 2010  
Thomas the Tank Engine would love this train yard..
August 28th, 2010  
this is great vik... a genuine toy train set....
August 28th, 2010  
A very cool effect...i think I will be checking that site out now. :)
August 28th, 2010  
Great pic!
August 28th, 2010  
Great tilt/shift! the saturation is perfect!!!!
August 28th, 2010  
had to fav this!
August 29th, 2010  
that is a great effect perfect
August 29th, 2010  
Great shot Vik! I love the colors and it looks really great with the tilt-shift. I like it alot.
August 30th, 2010  
awesome tiltshift, vik. gorgeous colors.
August 31st, 2010  
This is fantastic. Tilt shift always looks good!! :)
September 4th, 2010  
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