Morning Magic

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Comments

Yves Langlois

Hight five for a great achievement Clifford. I also have some of those impossible shots that I hope I will realise on day. I know for long the pleasure you have to photograph the CP train. I have seen your shot at the reknown Moran's curve, done by millions of photographers. This one is as beautyful and your signature. From now on I will prefer this unique one because I don't know Moran.

Jane LeBlanc

I agree with Debra and Dennis. Everything was perfect.....and your persistence really did pay off. A keeper and one you should frame and put on the wall, Clifford. Well done!!

Dennis Smith

A graphic and appreciative description of the scene and a spectacular result Clifford. Your persistence really paid off. Super!

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so very much

Debra Plett

I am glad that everything aligned all at the same moment for you Clifford. You have a one of a kind composition captured perfectly. From the turquoise water, motion of the train to the mountains reaching into the clouds. Congrats on a gorgeous composition.

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much for your kind remarks

Description
To capture a train at this location under these conditions has long been a goal of mine over many years and failed attempts. Here the sun has to be in exactly the right place for the scene to come alive. Finally, there has to be a westbound train making its way along the colourful glacial fed Bow River, high in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Everything aligned on this morning: the light, the landscape, and the arrival of the Royal Canadian Pacific. Its coaches, meticulously restored and updated, include cars that have witnessed nearly a century of CPR history. Up front, the F9s — polished to perfection in their Tuscan Red, Grey and Yellow heritage colours, shine like moving heirlooms. The final touch was the friendly engineer with an extra horn blast and a friendly wave.
Taken By
Clifford Dupuis
Taken On
April 4, 2026
Tagged
train royal_canadian_pacific bow_river mountains canada s_rocky_mountains banff_national_park forest summer sunlight landscapes cpr railway alberta nature outdoors scenery plant vegetation transportation vehicle tree land woodland mountainous_landforms mountain highland landscape mountain_range rail_transport hill_station
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  • Focal: 27
  • Lens Model: NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  • Shutter speed: 0.0015625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 11

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