In need of some repair

[JPS]

Have not been able to get out with the camera for a while now; due to illness. I only just remembered how to turn it on (only joking). Managed to find this tractor sitting in a field not to far from my house, so gave me the opportunity to brush off the cobwebs and get my 'snapping' finger back in action.
As always C&C most welcome.

[Donald]

John

Sorry to hear you haven't been firing on all cylinders (pun intended) - a bit like that tractor by the look of things. Hopefully you're not rusting up however.

I think that image a super candidate for the B & W treatment. What do you think?

[JPS]

Hi Donald,
you do make me smile (which is good). As I get older I think a few drops of oil would certainly help my rusty joints, but I'll settle for a glass of Glenmorangie; seems to work better.

I was also wondering about a B&W conversion, but for some reason never tried it before posting, anyhow I have now and do like it better myself. I will be interested to see what everyone else thinks.

Cheers

[Dave Humphries]

Hi John,

Glad you're on the mend.

For a colour shot, you need to return on a 'clear blue sky' morning or evening, to get a better (less bright) background sky, plus some complementary low angle lighting on it. If you're unlucky, I guess engine orientation and sun angles may thwart my suggestion though.

I'd clone out the tree branches above.

Cheers,

[JPS]

Just playing around with different software too see in what different directions I could take this picture. Not so sure myself but thought I would share to see what others think.

[Geoff F]

That isn't just some ordinary old tractor, John, that is a Traction Engine.

I'm surprised some steam enthusiasts haven't restored it; or is it awaiting restoration.

Anyway, I like the first one best as it nicely shows the rust colour.

[JPS]

Hi Geoff,
I don't think it's going to be restored. It is actually situated in a field near to the entrance to a Antique market. The metalwork on the body is extremely thin and would need complete replacement. Being kept outside in all weathers is just making matters worse. I am going back to try and capture some more pictures, using some of the suggestions above. I think that eventually it will end up at the 'Great scrap yard in the sky', so if I can try and get some half decent pictures; as some sort of historical record of it's existence that would be great.
If anyone has any suggestion on how to achieve this please let me know.