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Getting a decently-lit shot of this train (Amtrak 66, at Neabsco, Virginia) at this location can only be done for a few weeks each year, and that requires that the train is operating on-time.
Of course, being this close to sunset does provide the potential for interesting "last light" conditions, but the time window for this is also fairly narrow.
On June 30, 2018, the timing was good, as you can see here. The planned composition was to have placed the broadside view of the train somewhat higher in the frame, but it was hard to resist showing more of the pretty pink clouds produced by the almost-set sun.
Memo to self: do what the light lets you, and be prepared to modify your plans at the last minute.
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Getting a decently-lit shot of this train (Amtrak 66, at Neabsco, Virginia) at this location can only be done for a few weeks each year, and that requires that the train is operating on-time.
Of course, being this close to sunset does provide the potential for interesting "last light" conditions, but the time window for this is also fairly narrow.
On June 30, 2018, the timing was good, as you can see here. The planned composition was to have placed the broadside view of the train somewhat higher in the frame, but it was hard to resist showing more of the pretty pink clouds produced by the almost-set sun.
Memo to self: do what the light lets you, and be prepared to modify your plans at the last minute.