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Photos from the backside - foulrift - 05-22-2009 Happy Memorial Day. Here are some shots taken of and from the backside of the layout. First up is the pallet dealer showing the platform,and a storage area. Next up is the freight handling area which includes the front end loader that I was working on. Last are the coal and oil dealers.I did a small revision on the coal dealer.Instead of having the tracked loader load trucks,I now have the conveyors doing that. Enjoy the pictures and the holiday. Bob Re: Photos from the backside - railroader9731 - 05-22-2009 Hmmm looks like the pallet co. is getting a load ready to go. Niceto see shots from the back Re: Photos from the backside - foulrift - 05-22-2009 Thanks.That's the one nice thing about having a small layout.It's pretty easy to move it around so one can take pics from either side.That helps especially when you want to show progress shots. Re: Photos from the backside - eightyeightfan1 - 05-22-2009 Looks good. Very rarely do we see the "backsides" of layouts. Re: Photos from the backside - foulrift - 05-22-2009 88-Thanks for the reply.The size of the layout gives me that ability.Also makes it easier to work on. Re: Photos from the backside - Ralph - 05-22-2009 I like all of the trucks and crates in the freight handling area. It makes it look realistic and busy. Ralph Re: Photos from the backside - viperman - 05-23-2009 looks nice! Re: Photos from the backside - doctorwayne - 05-23-2009 Lookin' good, Bob, and it's always nice to see views of our layouts that we've not seen before. For those of us with layouts bolted to the walls of the trainroom, it's still possible to "get a view from the other side", too. Simply place your digital camera on the layout, suitably aimed, tilted, and/or elevated, and press the shutter. Sometimes the picture will be useable, other times you'll have a nice shot of your prized loco with something less-suitable in the background - like your own face. Here are a few "from the layout views" from my own layout. I'll spare you the ones where I got caught in the background , but some aren't too bad, and all are of views which one would not be able to see without the camera's help. [album]1001[/album] [album]669[/album] [album]654[/album] [album]575[/album] [album]847[/album] [album]293[/album] [album]985[/album] [album]981[/album] When you're unable to look through the viewfinder, you never know what may show in the photo. However, often you can seen the makings of a decent photo if only the camera were turned a bit to the left, or tilted downwards slightly. With a digital camera, it's easy (and free) to try again until all the elements come together to your satisfaction. Wayne Re: Photos from the backside - X 3829 - 05-23-2009 Wayne, nice pictures as always! Love your layout, very well done.. Re: Photos from the backside - cn nutbar - 05-23-2009 Hi Bob---interesting thread---following Doctor Wayne's lead,here's a few more shots taken on his layout during a photo shoot where we placed the camera on the inside of the layout and hoped for the best---I think some of the pictures turned out pretty well Re: Photos from the backside - doctorwayne - 05-23-2009 I don't recall the first shot - you must've snapped it while I wasn't payin' attention. Wayne Re: Photos from the backside - foulrift - 05-23-2009 Ralph,Nutbar,Steven,Wayne,and everyone else that recently replied-Thanks for the replies and comments.They are appreciated. Wayne-Nutrbar-interesting idea for taking pictures.I'll have to remember that.Your layout shots are really good. Lots of variety. Bob Re: Photos from the backside - railroader9731 - 05-24-2009 gives you the idea of being there in the layout, Re: Photos from the backside - eightyeightfan1 - 05-24-2009 Nice pics guys. I try to take "backside" pics the same way. Take a pic, check the viewer...No go, reposition, take another one. Thought I'd throw one in the mix. Backside of Ore Hill, uncut, uncomped and raw. See why I like putting in real backgrounds? Re: Photos from the backside - foulrift - 05-24-2009 Nice pic 88 and everyone.