My daughter used to live in the backyard cottage of people who own this gorgeous German Shepherd, Luca. She is now living somewhere else, but we both still miss dear Luca. Such a magnificent and very sweet dog.

This path leads to a WWII bunker just over the summit. From there you overlook the suburb of North Ward and the Strand. In the distance you can see Magnetic Island. You can tell by the clothes that Winter is very mild here.

...that leads to your door, will never disappear

Love Now & Forever

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqu9qhBHWNs

I wrote a short blog post on my afternoon of shooting building abstracts: brianevansphoto.com/2022/01/04/an-afternoon-of-building-a...

Pittsburgh, PA

St. Maries #501 leads the Plummer turn crossing the former Milwaukee Road trestle over Pedee Creek near Plummer, MT. It simply poured all morning long and it took two days for my shoes to dry out after walking the access road to the top of the trestle. The experience is one I won't soon forget, as the sound of the approaching train was worth it.

Milwaukee's Bicentennial dash two leads #261 near the top of the Bitterroot Mountains and the tunnel into Idaho.

East Portal Substation was still in decent shape on the outside. The bungalows the operators and their families lived were beginning to collapse from the weight of two years worth of winter snow. Demolition was in the future for all.

12-20-75

CN 2454 leads eastbound train 306, as they head along the countryside, crossing the trestle at Saint Eleuthere, PQ, in Fall's full force. Of all the trips I've made here in the Fall, this is the most colorful that I've seen it.

October 6, 2018.

Percipient object

Awareness unity

Classification event

Norfolk Southern's original 'Norfolk Southern' painted ES44AC #8114 leads Birmingham, AL - Sheffield, AL train #329 north on the NA District near Jasper, AL. May 2020.

Mrs leads the way as a pair of Wood Ducks ply the waters of Wildwing Lake at Michigan's Kensington Metropark.

HCS

Conrail B36-7 5000 leads the eastbound from Lima into the yard at Mansfield. He is just getting off the main and entering the yard lead, while passing the classic Westinghouse Electric Co. building. Even at the time of the photo, the building was only a remnant of the structures that once stood there. I believe this corner end still stands but who knows for how long. I know I'm getting old because way back in the mid-1980's, I actually made a sales call in that complex, back when the blue sky area above the GP38-2 and cars was also industrial buildings. And East 4th street was like driving through a ally between skyscrapers.

CN 2263 leads train 406 as they hit a small snowbank left by the plows after the second storm of the year. Here's hoping the banks get bigger and bigger as the winter goes on.

November 21, 2018.

NBSR 6319 leads a green trio of power as they negotiate the terrain of the McAdam Sub with New Brunswick Southern Railway westbound train 907, approaching Cork, NB.

Shot at 600mm with my Sigma 150-600mm lens.

March 7, 2019.

Cliffs Erie 4210 leads the last pull of the day through a rock cut just out of Taconite Harbor, MN, working up the steep grade towards Cramer Siding on the evening of August 20, 2008. At Cramer Siding, the 4210 would combine these 12 cars to the other two pulls they made away from Lake Superior on this day. They would eventually tie-down for the day up near the tunnel.

Was a great day 11 years ago today on Cliffs Erie with the F-units working in beautiful weather. Kind of bittersweet as we knew we were probably were seeing the last of the F-Units on the Erie Mining during this cleanup effort.

NBSR 6340 leads a New Brunswick Southern Railway westbound freight as the negotiate the hilly terrain of the McAdam Sub, at Cork, N.B. Shot with my 150-600mm lens.

RP upload: www.railpictures.net/photo/639286/

November 27, 2017.

CN 2577 leads a priority intermodal out of Montreal, QC across a causeway spanning Lake Athabaska in Jasper National Park. The "lake" is actually a wide spot in the Athabaska River that carries melt water from the Athabaska Glacier north into Hudson Bay and eventually the Arctic ocean.

KCS 6083 leads the Gulfport turn returns from Hattiesburg, MS southbound through Saucier, MS with a short 6 car train for Gulfport.

GB&W C424 (314) leads the northbound local from Plover over the WCL crossing at Wood Street (WCL depot/operating HQ in background.) This is another view showing the manual interlocking at the "west" (eventually the "north") end of the WC's Stevens Point yard. The dispatcher who controlled it sat in the office on the second floor at the opposite end of that building - known to some as WC's "galactic headquarters" to differentiate the operational HQ from the corporate one in Rosemont, Illinois. If a train departed from the yard (coming at the camera in this view) and encountered a red signal here, often the rulebook four blasts of the whistle would result in a cleared signal at "Stevens Point West", and such clear signal would be acknowledged properly with two short toots. If the DS wasn't occupied with urgent matters at his desk (and he/she often was as things got busier and busier), a turn and wave from the DS through the window confirmed the highball and the crew was on its way to join the fray on the mainline...or, as I often said in the spirit of Jethro Tull's song, "Bungle in the Jungle."

Former EL SDP-45 #6687 leads an interesting set of power for "Flare Friday" as she heads a westbound freight over the Vermilion River. Helping out are two ex-PC units, an SD-40 and a U-25B. Given the nice patch job, definitely the right leader in my book.

37418 leads 11 TTA two axle fuel tanks over the viaduct at Ackworth on the line through Pontefract Baghill to Moorthorpe on the morning of March the 7th 2023. These wagons have been in store at Gascoigne Wood since mid November 2022 after being made redundant in their work carrying Aviation fuel from the Grangemouth Refinery. Running as train 6Z42, the 09:45 from Gascoigne Wood to Lydney, the wagons are heading for a new era in Preservation at the Dean Forest Railway.

UP 6780 leads six CP units through the Greves Street curve just west of downtown Milwaukee with a lengthy manifest. The gaggle of CP power includes an SD70ACU, two SD30C-ECOs, an SD60, and a pair of AC44s.

BNSF 4043 leads the H-LAUDEN1-02A south through the soaring cliffs above the Bighorn River in jaw dropping Wind River Canyon.

OHCR leads the Newark to Parsons turn through "Yard A" in downtown Columbus.

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I am capable of creating hundreds of such landscapes, which leads me to ponder the evolving significance of photographing landscapes. With the advent of AI-generated landscapes, the straightforwardness and novelty of capturing natural scenes through traditional photography begin to fade. In the past, photography was regarded as a means to preserve and immortalize the beauty of landscapes. It allowed us to capture a moment in time, freezing the essence of a place forever. However, as AI advances and creates astonishingly realistic landscapes, the need for photography as a mere replication of reality becomes less apparent. AI can generate an endless array of landscapes, each unique and crafted with meticulous detail. These digitally created scenes possess a remarkable realism that rivals traditional photography. They offer a seemingly infinite palette of possibilities, where one can explore fantastical realms, reimagine familiar landscapes, or even create entirely new environments. With AI-generated landscapes at our disposal, we are no longer confined to capturing what already exists. We can now delve into the realm of imagination and bring to life scenes that transcend the boundaries of reality. This shift challenges us to redefine the purpose of landscape photography. Instead of aiming to capture the objective reality of a place, photography can become a tool for personal expression and storytelling. It can be a means to convey emotions, evoke memories, or communicate a unique perspective on the world. Photographers can now focus on capturing the fleeting moments, the play of light and shadow, or the human elements that interact with the landscapes. Furthermore, photography can serve as a source of inspiration for AI algorithms. By capturing real landscapes through the lens, photographers can contribute to the training data that informs the creation of AI-generated landscapes. It becomes a symbiotic relationship between human creativity and technological advancement, where each influences and enhances the other. In this evolving landscape of artistic creation, the role of photography is transformed. It is no longer solely about replication, but about interpretation, personal vision, and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. While AI-generated landscapes offer incredible possibilities, they cannot replace the human eye and the unique perspective that each photographer brings to their craft. Ultimately, the significance of photographing landscapes lies in the power to capture the intangible essence of a place, to tell stories, and to evoke emotions. It is a realm where artistry, imagination, and technology intersect, forging new paths for creative expression.

The track leads through the sacred Tōpuni area of the Hooker Valley, which has special significance and values to Ngāi Tahu iwi, towards Aoraki/Mount Cook.

From the first of three swing bridges along the way, enjoy the views over the Mueller Lake and listen for the rumbling of avalanches from the distant Mount Sefton. Try to spot them before they crash into the Mueller Glacier below.

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The Great Glacier Trail mountain route leads up a narrow winding path and beyond the forest slopes offers a view of an unusual glacier, the outlines of which resemble a bird's paw ...

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View from the Glacier Crest Trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier.

Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

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See my new photos in the "My Travels" album:

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В поисках ледовой птичьей лапы

Горный маршрут Great Glacier Trail ведет вверх по узкой извилистой тропе и за лесными склонами открывает вид на необычный ледник, очертания которого напоминают птичью лапу...

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Вид с ледового горного маршрута на ледник Illecillewaet.

Национальный парк Глейшер, Британская Колумбия, Канада.

This link leads to the website gallery with the full (first) set of pictures from the dance photo shoot with Sarah.

www.chris-r-photography.net/latest-work

Here you find a blog article about the editing process of these pictures.

www.chris-r-photography.net/blog/2022/9/11/ufomevq60hobqu...

And here is the link to the article about the shooting.

www.chris-r-photography.net/blog/2022/9/10/cgmti28s0gm5yn...

BN 4194 leads an F and another RS11 near Vancouver in September 1977. 4194 looks like it hasn't been out of the paint booth or wash rack for long .Greg Stadter photo, Chuck Schwesinger collection.

911 leads M209 south under the B&O cantilever at Deshler as it blocks two Garrett Sub intermodals.

Please take a moment of silence for Jack Hannon, who did not make it back in time

66426 leads 66423 round the Low Hutton cuves alongside the Yorkshire Derwentr returning to York with a Saterday VSTP Scarborough line railhead treatment train, November the 20th 2021. Train 3Z51, 10:00 York Thrall - Scarborough, York Holgate. Then 3Z52, York Holgate 12:55 to Hatfield and Stainforth via Knottingley and return to Thrall.

GWA001 leads 2182S ORA Grain from Tailem Bend to Pelican Point through Monteith on a sunny Saturday morning. 2/07/22.

CN 2443 leads A402 across the Grand River in Caledonia.

A B32-8WH leads the Pennsylvanian west on the Pittsburgh Line at Cove, PA. For a window between around 2012 and 2014, the B32s held a near monopoly on these trains, a welcome reprieve from the normal P42s. Previously I tended to ignore Amtrak as both west and eastbound trains passed Harrisburg in the high sun hours, but I'm glad I made an exception for these trains. This was the first train I shot on my then-new Canon 7D body, which became my regular camera for the next 8 years.

BR Large Logo 47593 'Galloway Princess' leads 'The Staycation Express' 1Z44 1438 Appleby to Skipton past Salt Lake Cottages, Ribblehead, with BR Green 37521 (D6871) at the rear.

Former ATSF GP60M 104 leads the Pasadena Local west through Glendora towards the MillerCoors brewery in Irwindale on the former ATSF 2nd District. A scene like this is now unlikely to be duplicated, as the last group of superfleet GP60M's left in the LA Basin were sent away less than a week after this photo was taken.

Scene on the large lawn in the park of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CiuP) behind the main building (14e)

Paris, France 30.05.2022

Wer führt wen?

Szene auf der großen Wiese im Park der Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CiuP) hinter dem Hauptgebäude (14e)

Paris, Frankreich 30.05.2022

CSX SD60M #8781 still wearing its YN2 paint, leads loaded pipe train K573-11 north out of the Etowah River valley nearing Cartersville, GA on the W&A Sub.

Conrail 5087 leads an all GE consist of multiple paint schemes with a Westbound at Pleasant Drive in East Palestine, OH on January 29, 1994. This is the location of the catastrophic NS derailment on 2/3/2023. The Leake Oil Company that was affected is out of view to the right at about where the signal bridge is.

IC 1030 leads CN A450 south through Trenton, Michigan. At CP FN, err Rodney, A450 rolls off the Shoreline Subdivision onto the Flat Rock Subdivision.

CMQ 9020 leads a southbound ballast train over the Bow River in Calgary on June 24, 2022. CP 5908, and CMQ 9017 round out the consist.

The train is on the final 1.2 miles of the Red Deer Subdivision as it passes Bengal.

PN013 leads 82P5, a Townsville bound Pacific National freight train, along Denison Street, Rockhampton.

Queensland's North Coast railway line includes this section of 2 kilometres of street running which sees 28 train movements a day, including the Spirit of Queensland Tilt Train and various freight trains. Train speeds are restricted to a leisurely 25 km/h along the section.

Rockhampton, QLD.

Tuesday, 26 July 2022.