Train at Morants Curve
Mar, 2015Views
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Location
Morants Curve in Banff Alberta.Time
I think the train rolled in around 2. I set up at the spot around 10. I had been looking at train schedules, trying to time it just right. I was there for quite some time and as luck would have it, another train enthusiast joined me. He had a scanner though! He told me when the train was due and off he went as he was videoing at multiple stops.Lighting
I was completely at the mercy of the mountains. Luckily, it was blue skies with enough clouds as to not make things too shadowy.Equipment
This was shot with a Nikon D300, 28-70 (@33)mm zoom, handheldInspiration
I had driven by this spot several times but never saw a train. It was on my bucket list for sure. I had an earlier attempt that didn't work as well, but vowed to go back and get the shot. This is an iconic spot for train shots. I am definitely not the first person to shoot here. The sight was named after Nicholas Morant who was a photographer who worked for Canadian Pacific Railway.Editing
Mostly vibrance and saturation. I had to bring back some of the blown out blue sky and water highlights. Other than that, this is what I saw.In my camera bag
Now I carry my D610, 28-70mm zoom, 70-200mm zoom and my flash unit. And of course, lots of batteries and a cleaning kit.Feedback
If you want to photograph trains, get a hold of a scanner. It makes it a lot easier. Freight trains run on random schedules. Though a spot like Morants Curve when the weather is nice is so spectacular, that waiting for several hours is not a bother. Bring snacks and water though.
