Often a well-worded descriptive caption can turn a simple “record shot” photograph into a dynamic, interesting picture. In a still picture movement, effort, and sense of direction can be implied, creating an impression of time and purpose.
As an example, the attached picture is a rather bland shot of an electric locomotive emerging from a tunnel. With the caption, however, it becomes a much more captivating record of a train struggling to overcome a mountain grade.
The caption does add a lot of “electricity” to the photo. But the picture to begin with is far from bland. It’s a beauiful shot of some beautiful modeling of a beautiful scene. So there.
Awww. nuts! Thanks Jim.