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Train in the Snow



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Taken in Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-200mm lense
Edited in Picasa

Taken in Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-200mm lense
Edited in Picasa
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cameraFinePix F500EXR

settings Aperture f/6.1 ISO 100 Shutter 10/1600 

upload_dateDec, 2013

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geophoto July 02, 2014
Very nice capture.
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BarbL July 03, 2014
Thanks!! I had to stop in the middle of the road to get it from this angle!

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Behind The Lens

Location

I was driving along a road that runs beside Muskegon Lake in the Winter when I spotted this train moving my direction. Muskegon is located on the west coast of Michigan along Lake Michigan so we are apt to get a lot of "lake effect" snow during the winter months.

Time

This was taken late morning during a raging snow storm.

Lighting

Being late morning, the lighting should have been bright but because of the Lake Effect snow storm, it was a bit dimmer. However, the train had its headlights on which lit up the entire area and added a nice ambiance to the shot.

Equipment

Nikon D7000 with an 18-200mm Nikkor Lens.

Inspiration

Being at the right place at the right time is what always makes for a "lucky" shot. This was not a planned shot but the train was going slow enough that I was able to stop the vehicle and get situated so I could capture it coming around a bend in the tracks.

Editing

The only post-processing was to lighten up the shot a little.

In my camera bag

I normally carry a couple extra charged batteries, a few different lenses and filters and also have my tripod in the vehicle.

Feedback

Patience and always be aware of what is going on around out and most important....never go anywhere without your camera!

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