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Narrow gauge freight with mid-train helper #8

Narrow gauge freight with mid-train helper #8

Chama Steam photo freight train on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Chama Steam photo freight train on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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Canon EOS REBEL T3i

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settings

Aperture 8/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 40/1

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Sep, 2016

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328

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+60

Awards

People's Choice in Travel By Steam Photo Challenge

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+6

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on Tanglefoot Curve on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This was a special photo freight run for photographers.

Time

Late afternoon.

Lighting

Just natural sun light.

Equipment

Shot hand held with a Canon T3i and Canon 15-85 lens.

Inspiration

A lifetime interest in railroading.

Editing

My usual adjustments to brightness and contrast in Photoshop.

In my camera bag

If I'm not shooting large format, a Canon T3i and now T6s, 10-18, 15-85, 18-135 & 50-250 lenses, and a small flash.

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