riding the rail

Christopher  Ewing

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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riding the rail by Christopher  Ewing
riding the rail by Christopher  Ewing
  • Lori Walton

    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

    Lori Walton

    OMG …... Chris without a tripod!!!! LOL Now get to work.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    a fabulous and expert capture chris !! stunning autumn colours, light and and such clarity!! brilliantly done!!
    ;)))

  • Anthony Pierce

    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

    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

    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

    dawndavies

    wonderful capture,dawnx

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    I can see you hanging out now! Love it!

  • Anthony Pierce

    Anthony Pierce

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  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Just beautiful!

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    Awesome shot, looks like tons of fun.

  • Jellybean720

    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

    michael byerley

    WELL DONE !!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent image Christopher!

  • Uncle Artmonger

    Uncle Artmonger

    Is this at Cass?

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    You did it, the perfect image.

  • Lisa Hewitt

    Lisa Hewitt

    Fantastic shot, Chris!!! I do love a train ride!!!

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Great shot.

  • PrairieRose

    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

    joak

    great shot ..takes ye back tae a golden era mate

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    excellent shot you old hobo you!

  • Laurel

    Laurel

    Good shot Christopher!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    gorgeous scenery and colors- fabulous prespective!!!

  • KatsEye

    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

    Al Bourassa

    Beautifully taken Christopher. Great timing.

  • Sekans

    Sekans

    Great capture! lovely warm tones.

  • michelle bergkamp

    michelle bergkamp

    Very nice color!! Pretty good focus under the circumstances!! Way to go and I love to travel by train!!
    Michelle

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Excellent shot Chris! I am sure you were holding on tight! Take care, Linda

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Excellent shot chris – I love the perspective!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic perspective Chris!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    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

    Molly Kinsey

    Awesome! Perfect shot!

  • Linda Mathews

    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

    SkyFoxFPP

    Kick Ass!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    VERY NICE,

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Nice shot Christopher!

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Love the angle. Very nice fall coloring. Lynn

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer

    the love train….lol, nice shot Chris

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    I’ve always loved trains…so I know what you mean…awesome shot Christopher and perfect comp here!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    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

    Adam Bykowski

    Nice shot Chris. You gotta love the sun backlighting those Autumn leaves.

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Love the perspective,, Awesome image!!

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Such an amazing image!
    Great DOF and overall feel!

  • Charlie08

    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  Venegoni

    Marianne Vene...

    Beautiful shot Chris, the colors are awesome!

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Well done indeed! Yes, trains are special!

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Great shot christopher! Lovely colours of the leaves!!

  • EchoNorth

    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

    Keeli

    Love this Christopher! Makes me want to ride ;-)

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Great shot. I like how the train is going into the turn.

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Chris, this is amazing. Wow

  • LindaR

    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

    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

    DesImages

    Great shot with superb composition! You did well getting this one.

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    A talent shot !! Movin and shaking.. Great composition and perspective caught by you…
    Wonderful shot ! :))

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    Lovely!

  • Joe Sweeney

    Joe Sweeney

    Wonderful snap great movement.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great image, wonderful moment captured!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely photo

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    outstanding color and mood

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Beautiful color & perpective….

  • Mariah Voas

    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

    Jason Connolly

    Great shot, looks like a great train journey..nice one mate.

  • julie08

    julie08

    Great shot:)

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Superb…..great imagery.

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Like being there.

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    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

    Barbara Brown

    A great perspective and lovely color!

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    great shot the colours are great to

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Amazing capture…..

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    Beautiful Capture…....

  • Wendella Reeves

    Wendella Reeves

    Beautifully done Christopher, it feels as if I was along for the ride.

  • Karen  Betts

    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

    Iris Greenwell

    Wonderful scene!

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