Scotland – Travelling over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
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Yesterday’s post was a little melancholy but I’m alright again today 🙂
I am drip-feeding you photos of Scotland’s glorious Jacobite Steam train and you can see the other couple of posts so far here – there will be more !
No series on it would be complete without a photo of it going across the famous Glenfinnan viaduct.
There’s a story behind this photo. I had paid to go in the 1st class carriage, I know unusual for me with my socialist leanings! but I spent a lot of time in the corridor ( next to a toilet!) with my camera at the window.. as did several other photography enthusiasts. One of them was a young Canadian tourist and great fun. He and I were there for a while waiting to get a glimpse of the Viaduct on the way back from Mallaig to Fort William. We were joined by another couple of men and spent a few minutes working out how all 4 of us would manage to get a decent shot. So the Canadian and I went first just 2 quick shots each.. window wide open.. my head out of the bottom half of the window with the Canadian on top of me ( so to speak!).. snap, snap change places with the other 2..snap snap..Everyone happy and a nice shared moment. I was pleased enough with mine…
You can see how many people are hanging out of windows trying to get photos.
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No Dementors around this time, then? 🙂
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(I’m SO glad you got that reference… It could have been a really odd conversation otherwise! 🙂 )
Actually they might have been there but they kept themselves well hidden Richard 🙂
I’ve heard it is best to plan your photography Helen. This shot proves it.
there was great camaraderie too Dave 🙂
very Harry Potter 🙂 And a great photo. Although how does the train driver see where he is going when the engine is going backwards??
Dom you know Anon.. I honestly hadn’t noticed about the engine facing backwards so have no idea !
Wonderful composition. Love the steam.
Me too David… and thank you
Fantastic shot Helen. Dare I say “magical”.
If you can’t say it Ziggy I don’t know who can !
Clearly a memorable experience – and a very good photo too!!
If you ever get the chance to do it Louise take it.. very memorable indeed
Great shot, and great commentary on photographing! We are social creatures, sometimes stalking the same prey in groups.
Haha.. I just completely love this comment !
This is great shot and so beautiful. Thank you dear Helen, I felt myself travelling by train that I love so much! Love, nia
ooo lovely Nia.. I’m sure you would have loved it too.
This is terrific! Your train shots are superb, Helen. and all the lushness of the mossy landscape is a beautiful contrast.
Scotland is full of wonderful contrasts karen..
Beautiful and striking composition, Helen, I like that very much! The train travelling in the same direction as the viaduct and the steam plume visually narrow does it all! The quite featureless and sombrely coloured backdrop helps too – good stuff! Adrian
Thanks for your comments Adrian.. I really value your opinion..
I am a bit jealous of this trip. What a fabulous holiday, with so many photo ops! By the way, we are all huge Harry Potter fans here. 🙂