The Southerner by maggiemae

The Southerner

I learnt that for 4 days, this iconic train was running between Christchurch and Dunedin return. It is a luxury train with wide windows, a dining car and very comfy seats so it's no wonder it was completely sold out for all its offers! I knew it was coming through around 10.30 to 11.00.ish so walked along the 50 metres from our house to the overhead bridge. I froze there standing for over 50 minutes before it finally arrived in my position. I had organised the camera to go on 'sport' and didn't know what happened. It apparently just kept taking shots. I was so pleased with the quality.
Sport is a great fast refocus setting for action shots or anything moving. Nice shot of this wonderful train.
May 18th, 2025  
@casablanca Learn something every time I take a photo, - makes it a challenge to remember!
May 18th, 2025  
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May 18th, 2025  
Fantastic
May 18th, 2025  
I love the train snaking through the countryside
May 18th, 2025  
Wonderful shot.
May 18th, 2025  
sounds like a lovely trip, great vantage point for your shot.
May 18th, 2025  
A super pov for this sight of the train snaking along !
May 18th, 2025  
A wait and determination that paid off. This is a fabulous image!
May 18th, 2025  
Well done, such an amazing capture of this luxury on wheels.
May 18th, 2025  
I admire your patience for waiting that long to get this photo but it was definitely worth it! Itโ€™s a terrific POV and composition
May 18th, 2025  
Totally fabulous shot. I will have to remember sport if I find myself in this situation.
May 18th, 2025  
Super shot maggie. Your wait was well worth it. Small wide carriagesโ€ฆ.it shows the bend off beautifully. We have seen train journeys in NZ on our travel programmes.
May 18th, 2025  
I love old trains and enjoy riding them. Beautiful capture and leading line.
May 18th, 2025  
Awesome pov
May 18th, 2025  
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