A stack of the plates used to fill the gaps between the rails at grade crossings, awaiting installation next to the San Martin Avenue grade crossing, San Martin, California.

Shot with the Nikon D70s and the 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom at 31mm, ISO 1600, f/10, shutter 1/1250 sec. Exposure, contrast, saturation, levels, and highlights adjustments in Aperture.