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Columbia River

© Michael R. McKenney

Columbia River

Uploaded: October 23, 2009

Description

Taken through window of Amtrak train at 50 mph from the Washington side of river at f63. 200th sec, iso 800.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Jessica Jenney October 28, 2009

Fantastic capture, especially from a train window, Michael! #1197674

Nick Lagos November 16, 2009

Perfect comp considering the speed you were travelling Michael...very well done #8134823

Marty Straub December 04, 2009

Ok, Michael. This is getting weird. This is the 3rd photo in your wonderful gallery that I've opened because I like the look of the thumbnail, and each one was taken from a train. Do you ever get out taking pictures, man? :) Your composition and focus at that speed is truly astounding. How perfectly placed that tree is, how amazing is the background. I can see me setting up along the train tracks after waking at dawn, freezing my but off, knowing that once I get the 3 shots I need for the great HDR I plan on processing the next two days have to be perfect so I might as well get extras. Then the train whizzs behind me and you get the mastgerpiece in a moment. My hat is blown off to you, Michael! #8190852

Katherine Kuhn March 16, 2010

Love this picture, Michael -- beautiful comp & color & of course, one of the best spots on earth (I'm prejudiced as an Oregonian, of course). I haven't seen the Columbia much from the WA side -- you've inspired me to make the trek one of these days! #8459669

Michael R. McKenney level-classic March 16, 2010

Thanks!

It was a really great trip. My brother lives in Gresham, and he took us all around. Oregon is a truly beautiful state! #8459674


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