Hobson
by Steve Eshom
Like many of the towns in this part of Montana, Hobson is a small town of several hundred residence and contains the usual things like a small grocery store, a restaurant, and of course grain elevators! These are classic wooden elevators that haven’t seen any paint for some time so they make for a great backdrop.
Sadly I’ve passed through Hobson dozens of times on my way to other places but have never photographed there. On this trip the 9000 ton (.9 HPT) Laurel-Shelby was moving slow enough that I was able to photograph it outside of Judith Gap and make it into Hobson with enough time to set up.
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August 27th, 2009 at 7:18 am
That is a spectacular photograph! Can I get it in a larger size? I’d like to use it as my windows wallpaper.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:15 am
I concur with MojoMark – this is a great pic. Any chance of posting a high-res image for desktop backgrounds?
August 30th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Steve, much more of the same kudos. But, can I get a signed print version. What cost?
September 5th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Idem! Any chance at getting a colour version?
September 10th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Excellent job on the conversion and composition.
October 28th, 2009 at 8:06 am
WOW Steve! you are amazing! this is an excellent picture! You know, christmas is right around the corner. I am thinking this pic in my house with a nice frame would be great!