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Crossing the Train

Crossing the Train

My love of train tracks and all things trains has always had me wanting to capture a shot off this overpass. The problem has been that you can't stop on it...
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My love of train tracks and all things trains has always had me wanting to capture a shot off this overpass. The problem has been that you can't stop on it or walk to it. This is a very busy road that connects Wisconsin to Minnesota and it's the rare opportunity that you would ever catch a time when there are no cars and a train going through. So ... you have to try to capture the train as you are driving over it. I hit jackpot one misty morning! While it may not be a masterpiece, the probability of capturing it is almost impossible!
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COOLPIX L830

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Aperture 48/10 ISO 400 Shutter 10/1600 Focal Length 234/10

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upload_date

Sep, 2016

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151

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+3

Awards

Peer Award

Superior Skill

Superb Composition

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