"Fraser Canyon Snake", a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

A shot of a CN (Canadian National) train as it snakes through the awe inspiring Fraser Canyon.

I hope you like the shot,
- Dan
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As mentioned in critiques on the original shot, the image looked 'flat' I too noticed it once it was uploaded. In this repost, I have increased the contrast using levels and curves in Photoshop CS3.

I too dislike having to add watermarks to my images, however I have been a victim of copyright theft already and I don't plan on making it easy for anyone attempting to do so again. I take great time and effort in placing my watermarks in places where (generally) they do not distract from the image. I'm well aware that it does not ADD to the quality of the photo, so please don't bother mentioning as I've heard it all before anyways.

robertosalguero, luighi, hispic, edytungkal has marked this note useful

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greatboy (5) 2008-09-20 1:47 [Comment]

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robertosalguero (288) 2008-09-20 1:50

Hi Dan,

Personally I prefer the original version because it showed better on my screen. This repost seem lighter with the sloped below the tunnels a bit overexposed. Anyway that could just be the lack of properly calibrated screens on my side. This place seem beautiful. I am always amazed at the views of BC because it seem like a completely different country. The train here is a strong focal point and its colourful cargo add good contrast to the white cliffs. Thanks Dan.

Roberto

luighi (5303) 2008-09-20 6:17

Hola Daniel , excelente y original composicion , buen contraste y la marca de agua aunque yo no este de acuerdo en ponerla en la foto , esta vez no se nota y queda bien.

Saludos desde Espa鎙

Luis

Hunkar (7440) 2008-09-20 7:06

An excellent rail way scene with the colorful vehicles..
Good sharpness..

gneufeld (15890) 2008-09-20 8:01

Hi Dan,
This is amazing - a perfect rendition that shows the unbelievable terrain and has to make the world wonder how these rails could be "hung" in the steep an treacherous places. I really like how you caught the train and how it actually disappear behind rocks mid frame. Well done and TFs. Gerald

chpp (4283) 2008-09-21 18:01

Hi Dan,
Nice shot, a littl hi contrast but great perspective with this long train that also adds nice colours.
Very good depth and compo.
TFS
C

hispic (9658) 2008-09-22 2:33

Hi Dan,
An impressive big scale scenery, excellent depiction with superlative image quality.
I saw the double decker of freight for the first time thanks to you photo. How quick, you've already reserved 5D Mark II ?
Have a nice day, Hisashi

nasokoun (0) 2008-09-25 13:29

splendid moment splendid reception
xaireto
Nasos

PJE (20758) 2008-09-26 21:40

Hello Daniel. This certainly is a long snake here and a real heavy one too. The image is very well presented in this perspective. Nice one here.
Thanks for your comments on the watermark and I really like the sneaky way you have installed this one. Good work and thanks for sharing!

edytungkal (4551) 2008-10-23 1:26

I think you have a great pov and very good timing to cap this snake train, both versions i like and maybe this shot have a brighter colours. Really like this picture Dan, well done and thanks...

daniel

npecanhuk (79319) 2009-04-02 14:38

Hello Daniel!
That's a very attractive and truly interesting and beautiful picture!
The vertical format was perfect for this one! The viewpoint was really priviledged and then you composed the image very nicely with the winding river and railway!
Great sharpness, exposure and colors!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan