Bit of trackside conduit peeking up through the ballast, near the Watkins Avenue grade crossing, Atherton, California.

Shot with the Nikon D70s and the 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom at 70mm, ISO 400, f/6.3, shutter 1/80 sec. White balance, exposure, contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows adjustments in Aperture.