In Skagway, Alaska, I joined a photography tour that brought me to a ghost town, a cemetery where everyone but four had the same date of death and an inlet teeming with Alaskan wildlife. The fourth stop was the most exciting and supposedly a surprise…we sped up a mountain and parked on the side of a cliff overlooking a waterfall. I immediately noticed a railroad track right above the cascading water and from a distance saw this train speeding up the mountain. I finally realized the surprise and impressed that our tour guide timed it perfectly. I hurriedly adjusted my camera settings and took a few test shots to ensure the perfect photograph. By the time the train rolled above the waterfalls, I was perfectly positioned to capture as many shots as I can. Here are four of the many photographs I took of the White Summit Pass Train speeding above the majestic Pitchfork Falls.
Great shots. My family and I took a similar cruise this past summer.
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Thanks! Alaska was a big surprise for me…glad I took that cruise. Hope you enjoyed yours as well.
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Such a scenic shot! Love it.
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Thank you!
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Fantastic pictures. Pitchfork Falls, what a cool name.
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Thank you!
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Nice pictures! I just wonder what would be the result if you took that first picture in slower shutter speed say about 1 sec?
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That would be interesting…the train would be a nice blur.
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