Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
WC 417 Ultimate Combo
‹ PreviousWeekly Challenge GalleryNext ›

WC 417 Ultimate Combo

by Bill Fach

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 4, 2010187 views8 comments
Sony A700
Minolta 24-85 @ 28mm
ISO 400, 1/320 @ f5.6

One of my minor passions is railroading so when I get a beautiful scene and a train in the shot I'm in heaven. Taken on the Canadian Pacific main line just south of Lake Louise on the Bow River. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 4, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Nice! I know this place well, and got a couple good shots here too!
There were several drunk guys camping on the top of the gravel hill.. :rolleyes:

Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Duval on February 4, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Classic image Bill, only thing missing is double headed 4 8 4's pulling the consist belting steam and smoke into the air. Preferably Lima built but I don't know what type locomotive the CP used probably Northern Pacifics. My uncle worked for the CP running Cadillac touring phaetons 6 door open cars in the early thirties right through this area for the tourists.

Paul
Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on February 5, 2010 at 2:52 AM
Excellent combination of modern technik with gorgeous landscape. Very good composition. Well done Bill. :smile:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on February 5, 2010 at 12:25 PM
You were at the right spot at the right time. Beautiful shot.
Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Cool shot Bill--great timing with some nice soft light here. :smile:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Angela Classen on February 5, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Wish I was on that train! Looks like a fun trip. Great timing and a beautiful BG.
Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on February 5, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Nicely done. Looks like a travelogue shot in a magazine.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on February 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Nice. Nice composition and excellent light. This scenic location is known as Morant's curve. I still have to get such a nice picture as yours.
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments