Thursday, August 21, 2014

Westbound Train

Somewhere near Cabazon, CA.
This was one of those long, desert trains I saw coming from quite a distance. I waited for it to turn the corner to frame this shot.
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32 comments:

  1. CloudiaAugust 21, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Classic shot!

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3 . >< } } (°>

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    Nice framing and lovely shot!

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  3. Thomas LeeAugust 21, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Nicely captured

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  4. Billy Blue EyesAugust 21, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    "Long Train Running " the Dooby Brothers comes to mind http://youtu.be/J9URZfqYf2o

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  5. eileeninmdAugust 22, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Wow, gorgeous capture..And the timing was perfect.. Lovely sky, have a happy weekend!

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  6. s.cAugust 22, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    Beautiful shot and good point of view here.

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪August 22, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful shots. I used to work for an oil and gas subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad eons ago. I ended up with seven shares of stock. The best thing is that they send all shareholders a calendar of railroad images every year.

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  8. IndraniAugust 22, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Very well captured .

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 22, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Looks like a painting.

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  10. LaloofahAugust 22, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    That's a beauty (she can say since she's not stuck at a RR crossing for-freaking-EVER waiting for one of our own interminably BNSF trains to go by!) :-) I love the angle you took this from - it adds such a nice touch of drama and a lot more of that gorgeous sky. Your special effects are impressive as well! I agree with John's comment above that it looks like a painting, and definitely belongs on a train-themed calendar!

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  11. StephanieAugust 22, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Beautifully captured!

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  12. Gail DixonAugust 22, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Your timing and patience paid off. Wonderful shot!! Great dramatic sky.

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  13. HeatherAugust 22, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Love the angle of this shot. Great timing and patience on your part. ☺

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  14. AlAugust 22, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    That's a great shot - we get some long trains out here too.

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  15. AmitAagAugust 22, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Terrific! Wonderfully captured!
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2014/08/cloud-9-is-mine.html

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  16. Anita SabatAugust 22, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    When I was small, I had this picture-book on Trains & there was a similar pic there :)
    Nice click!

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  17. Phil SladeAugust 23, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Great timing and framing to get that picture. Great everything really - remarkable picture.

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  18. Seraphinas PhantasieAugust 23, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    A great picture with an crazy angle. Amazing !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  19. From The HeartAugust 23, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I love it!

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  20. Diane AZAugust 23, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Perfect! I love the train and the big cloud.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    That's a good one.. the good ol' UP...

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  22. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 23, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful capture! I like the symetry between the clouds and the train.

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  23. maryaustriaAugust 23, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Amazing! A gorgeous shot!

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  24. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 24, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    "Train train, comin' 'round the bend
    Well it took my baby, but it never will again"

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  25. AnonymousAugust 24, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I've seen these trains!

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  26. JudyAugust 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Love it!!

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  27. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Terrific shot - you can feel the peacefulness and the power in it.

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  28. Pat TillettAugust 24, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Great photo! Love the way composed it.

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  29. MridulaAugust 25, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    And what a lovely shot it is.

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  30. TexWisGirlAugust 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    beautiful!

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  31. LinneaAugust 28, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Love, love, love this; it's so vintage looking!

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  32. desertsandbeyondNovember 9, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    I used to drive out there to watch a train or two, but when gas prices were so high, I quit. I was last out there last spring. However, the trains run parallel to Interstate 10, which I drive every day. There just aren't good places and mountains as a beautiful backdrop....oh, well...maybe when I retire I can do this!
    Cheryl Ann

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