riding the rail
What is it about trains? Something about them is so romantic, you see scenes you normally wouldnt see riding in a car. Maybe it’s the sound of the locomotive, the rocking of the car you’re in, the overall atmosphere.
This was shot in West Viriginia, I insisted on doing at least one train ride, especially when this particular one was just 2minutes from where my friend lives. Quite a challenge hanging over in the open car we were in trying to get just that right angle with the right light. The colors were spectacular while I was in WV.
Shot this in SS mode with SS set at 1/500 (had to compensate for moving and me hand holding)
F-stop at F 5.6,
ISO at 400,
focal length at 70mm,
and exposure compensation at 0
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Lori Walton
Great shot!! You compensated well.
Christopher E... replied
thanks lori, was definitely a challenge, no way could i have even attempted to use a tripod!!! lol
Lori Walton
OMG …... Chris without a tripod!!!! LOL Now get to work.
dinghysailor1
a fabulous and expert capture chris !! stunning autumn colours, light and and such clarity!! brilliantly done!!
;)))
Anthony Pierce
Nicely composed and taken Chris. Someday I am going to take the family on the Smoky Mtn. Railway deal. Ever been on that?
Christopher E... replied
nope tony, havent ever heard of it..and thanks, i love trains, would love to travel the USA in one someday.
lefty1
words caqnnot describe how perfect i think this is, just marvelous!
Christopher E... replied
lol thanks john and thanks for that Wow.lol cool gif
jadeast
There are a lot of these tourist trains around the country, many are booked far in advance and definitely worth the money and the time spent. most have spectacular scenery just about any time of the year.
dawndavies
wonderful capture,dawnx
Angel Perry
I can see you hanging out now! Love it!
Anthony Pierce
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Ellen
Just beautiful!
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot, looks like tons of fun.
Jellybean720
GREAT Capture.. We have the train tracks right behind our house across the river.. and yes it is nice. I really like this shot.. Lots of color and the sunshine coming threw is great… Nice Work :))
michael byerley
WELL DONE !!!!
Béla Török
Excellent image Christopher!
Uncle Artmonger
Is this at Cass?
barnsis
You did it, the perfect image.
Lisa Hewitt
Fantastic shot, Chris!!! I do love a train ride!!!
John Vandeven
Great shot.
PrairieRose
FANTASTIC shot Christopher! I wish I were on that train…........we have so much snow! It’s so splendid to see your beautiful fall colours…..........AWESOME work dear Friend! xo
joak
great shot ..takes ye back tae a golden era mate
dougie1
excellent shot you old hobo you!
Laurel
Good shot Christopher!
cherylc1
gorgeous scenery and colors- fabulous prespective!!!
KatsEye
I am glad you did not fall out. hehe Very fine and amazing capture. The colors and clarity is just awesome. Wonderful and beautiful job.
Al Bourassa
Beautifully taken Christopher. Great timing.
Sekans
Great capture! lovely warm tones.
michelle bergkamp
Very nice color!! Pretty good focus under the circumstances!! Way to go and I love to travel by train!!
Michelle
Linda Jackson
Excellent shot Chris! I am sure you were holding on tight! Take care, Linda
Helene Kippert
Excellent shot chris – I love the perspective!
GerryMac
fantastic perspective Chris!
Christopher E...
Wow thanks everyone, I had been sitting with this on my cybershelf for abit, debating on whether to post or not, i knew i liked it, but was alittle unsure about the population, thanks very much
Molly Kinsey
Awesome! Perfect shot!
Linda Mathews
Wonderful shot there Chris, we took a ride on the polar express in Chattanooga Sunday. It was great (the kids loved it) but it was night time, so there wasn’t any shots like this lol. Great work!!!
SkyFoxFPP
Kick Ass!
linda858100
VERY NICE,
Brian Carey
Nice shot Christopher!
mlynnd
Love the angle. Very nice fall coloring. Lynn
dc witmer
the love train….lol, nice shot Chris
KcranmerArt
I’ve always loved trains…so I know what you mean…awesome shot Christopher and perfect comp here!
Joanne Bradley
Excellent angle of capture, the curve of the track leads us into the shot. Yep there is something special about trains, the ride is so different than other transportation experiences that it stays with us a long time, and we call all remember the sound of it even as little kids.
Adam Bykowski
Nice shot Chris. You gotta love the sun backlighting those Autumn leaves.
jlynn
Love the perspective,, Awesome image!!
Mar Silva
Such an amazing image!
Great DOF and overall feel!
Charlie08
Hello Christopher, Its me Charlotte..This is so very beautiful and yes you are right quite on the romantic side! I hope you are well and happy. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Marianne Vene...
Beautiful shot Chris, the colors are awesome!
jchanders
Well done indeed! Yes, trains are special!
Kelly J
Great shot christopher! Lovely colours of the leaves!!
EchoNorth
This is such a poetic perspective, Christopher, and those soft autumn colours make this look like a journey to remember. So beautiful, what a capture!!
Keeli
Love this Christopher! Makes me want to ride ;-)
mlynnd
Great shot. I like how the train is going into the turn.
Sheryl Kasper
Chris, this is amazing. Wow
LindaR
I can almost feel the rocking and rolling of the train ~ the sound and scent of the wood and mixing smoke ~ the perfect catch of the curve to see it all this way through your eyes, over your shoulder :)
lovely ~ thanks for sharing the ride xx
Diane Schuster
Beautiful angle, love the curve of the track and train! I’ve never been on an old fashioned train, would love to do that someday!
DesImages
Great shot with superb composition! You did well getting this one.
Erhan OZBIYIK
A talent shot !! Movin and shaking.. Great composition and perspective caught by you…
Wonderful shot ! :))
Maureen Bloesch
Lovely!
Joe Sweeney
Wonderful snap great movement.
Shaun Whiteman
Great image, wonderful moment captured!
Antanas
lovely photo
PNFdeb
outstanding color and mood
Ginger Barritt
Beautiful color & perpective….
Mariah Voas
I am going to be honest with you.
Trains petrify me. They are one of my biggest fears.
But not this one…
WELL DONE!
Jason Connolly
Great shot, looks like a great train journey..nice one mate.
julie08
Great shot:)
brigusser
Superb…..great imagery.
John Beamish
Like being there.
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
this make me remember in what special mood i become when i’m traveling by train,
this is a very sweet photo, thanks for sharing !!!
Barbara Brown
A great perspective and lovely color!
janfoster
great shot the colours are great to
brigusser
Amazing capture…..
connieinwi
Beautiful Capture…....
Wendella Reeves
Beautifully done Christopher, it feels as if I was along for the ride.
Karen Betts
I think it has to be the sound as it rattles along with the smell, nothing can beat a old coal fired train . beautiful angled shot and colours.
Iris Greenwell
Wonderful scene!