4th of July Weekend on the C&TS [10 IMG]

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Hey Gang,

It’s been a few years since I’ve been down to the Cumbres and Toltec. I decided to rectify that over the 4th of July weekend this year. My fiancé and I chased on the 3rd and rode on the 4th. I didn’t shoot a lot while riding, but I brought home some nice shots from the chase day. These were my favorite photos:

Little Train Through a Big Land - Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad by Chris May, on Flickr

Building Clouds - Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad by Chris May, on Flickr

Approaching Storm - Cumbres Pass by Chris May, on Flickr

Before the Rain - Cumbres Pass, CO by Chris May, on Flickr

All Hail Breaks Loose - Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad by Chris May, on Flickr

S-Curve - Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad by Chris May, on Flickr

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Chris, I was tempted to post a blank reply but I didn’t figure that folks would see it means I was struck speechless. The clouds alone are awesome; the scenery and train scenes are frosting on a very rich cake.

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Chris spoils us rotten…

We expect nothing less than excellence, and he delivers every time.

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Beautiful mastery of light and composition!

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The B&W of the two engines outside of Chama roundhouse remind me of Steinheimer photos.

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Just one word… WOW! [bow]

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WOW is right. Those are beautiful and I thank you for sharing them with us.

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While you were on the C&TS, I had other friends in Colorado, one on the D&S and the other in Colorado Midland country.

Makes me sorry we skirted Colorado on our trip last month. But it never looks as good to me as yur pictures!

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Blush Thank you all for the very kind comments!

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[*] Chris: the set of photos are truly those of the masters. I cannot think of any other description. How much for the set plus shipping and handling , as the saying goes. Thank you.

Respectfully, Cannonball

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thanks for these wonderful photographs and for sharing your visit with us.

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Chris, you’re not just a master of light and composition, you’re a master of time and space, every one of those shots is a time machine!

Well done Maestro!

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Thanks again, all. It’s a fun hobby for me and it’s even more fun to share with an appreciative crowd!