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Tunnel Bound

© Michael Umbreit

Tunnel Bound

Uploaded: October 06, 2012

Description


White Pass and Yukon Route
Alaska - USA

It is a little eerie when you are hanging off the back of a moving train car and everything goes completely dark.
:-)
Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Liz blahh October 06, 2012

Awesome capture! #1490646

JudyAnn Rector level-classic October 06, 2012

Great shot, Mike... very nicely composed #10358448

Michelle Alton October 07, 2012

But what a SHOT!!!! That rickity-appearing bridge would provide some "healthy" cleansing for ME, I'm afraid! #10359055

Michael Umbreit October 12, 2012

Thanks! I was too busy taking pictures to worry about the bridge. But I had to stop taking pictures in the tunnel as I could not see a thing. Now that worried me a bit.

:-)

Mike #10366454

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 30, 2012

gorgeous finalist... congratulations!!! #10439784

Leslie McLain level-classic November 30, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mike. #10440397

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 30, 2012

Great capture!! Terrific pov and color pop. Congratulations! #10440632

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2012

Congrats on a wonderful finalist, Mike. #10442216

Michele Peterson level-classic November 30, 2012

Love your train photos, and this one is definitely award worthy! Congratulations!! #10443188

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2012

Congrats on this great winner. #10443219

Leslie McLain level-classic November 30, 2012

Congrats on a fantastic winner, Mike. #10443312

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 30, 2012

Huge congrats on this beautiful Gold, Mike. #10443373

Colette M. Metcalf November 30, 2012

WTG Mike! Congrats!!!! #10443506

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 30, 2012

I rode this train a few years ago - very cool. Congratulations on your excellent win, Mike! #10443592

Monnie Ryan November 30, 2012

Congratulations on your win, Mike! #10443638

Michael Umbreit November 30, 2012

Thanks so much!! It is so nice to see another one of my Alaska images getting some recognition!

:-)

Mike #10443692

Martha R. Mazon level-classic November 30, 2012

Congratulations, Mike!! #10443815

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 30, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner! #10443940

Michael Umbreit December 01, 2012

Thanks Martha and Stefania! - Mike #10444856

David Phalen December 01, 2012

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Winner!! #10444876

Daniella Puente December 01, 2012

Congratulations Mike on this fantastic winner!! #10445034

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic December 01, 2012

Well deserved Gold Win; Congrats!!! #10445478

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 04, 2012

Such a precarious looking lean to that train! Congratulations! #10450297

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 04, 2012

Wowza Mike! Congratulations on this awesome 2nd Place Gold winner!

jo ann c. #10450673

Merna L. Nobile December 04, 2012


To my photo friend:
Look back with pride,
Look forward with excitement,
Enjoy the success of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS! Merna
#10450735

David M. Montero December 04, 2012

Great POV. Worth the eerie feeling. Congratulations on your win Mike! #10450895

Lydia Williams level-classic December 22, 2012

Wow, fantastic capture...love it..Congratulations, Mike on your gold! #10475149

Michael Umbreit December 28, 2012

Thanks so much! - Mike #10482962

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