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I am surprised you were allowed to photograph in a National Trust property...did you tell them it was really your place?
I have to say I was looking forward to the idea of star trails over the viaduct. Without it, forgive me, it needs a steam train hammering towards the camera. Every viaduct needs a steam train!!
Some years ago I set myself to shoot the North Yorks railway with the steam train dragging the coaches across the moor towards me. 30mins later it thundered towards me....with the engine running backwards. Colour me disappointed.
Yes, I went armed with documentary proof, met with the chief curator and her genealogy expert. I provided them with copies of some documents they weren't aware of.
We received tuition on what we were to photograph and not. No flash and I had to wear my camera bag in a certain way. My case had to be impounded while we were in the house.
Not as bad as when Michael and I went to Bodnant, We were caught eating chocolate buns in the garden by a very fierce NT guard, she was on the verge of putting us to the rack! Michael and I sloped off, hid in the bushes taking it in turns to finish the buns while 'looking out' for each other!
The forecast for next Saturday is good I think, will watch carefully. The moon should be about 2/3 full I think by then. Hopefully enough to illuminate the viaduct but not spoil the star trails. Next time I will take the tripod, I was contemplating taping the monopod to a fence post with gaffer tape on Wednesday night.
Better than it being a diesel pushing the train!!! LOL
I think synchronising a steam train with a dark clear night and a full moon is pushing things beyond realistic expectations! LOL
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Robert.