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by Steve Eshom
On my way to the Vancouver depot yesterday to meet up with Aaron and Robert I grabbed a photo of the Empire Builder Portland section crossing the Columbia River Draw. With the nice weather we’ve had over the past few days the cloudless nights have allowed the temperature to drop giving us some nice fog around sunrise. I’m sure those using the Columbia River for transporation don’t appreciate it, but I do as it adds a bit of mystery about what lies out of sight.
As can be the case on Sunday mornings in Vancouver train traffic was a bit slow so when an empty Rivergate grain train departed T6 the foamers converged. The morning fog was mostly gone by this point offering some nice glint off the rails.
As Aaron and Robert headed out on the Wild Bush Chase I headed home to take care of some chores (yeah for leaves).
November 25th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Wonderful capture of the train going over the bridge. That is real art! Nonetheless the second picture let me hope that you werent catched by the train. It is a powerful capture, but looks really dangerous for you being on the wrong spot.
November 25th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Thanks Oliver. The second photo just goes to prove that you can’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. I was in a perfectly safe position to take that photograph that didn’t involve trespassing or risking safety.
November 27th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Have you noticed how the sound of trains in fog seem to carry further than in clear weather?
There has been a lot of fog lately out here on the Columbia River sub of the BNSF, and I have to listen more, in hopes of seeing interesting motive power. So, the fog heightens anticipation.
Dan
December 1st, 2008 at 12:33 am
Thank you Steve for the link to the perfectly safe location. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful pictures.
January 4th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
love the last photo ….