The Inca Train, a photo from Cusco, South

Photographer's Note

The best way to visit Machu Picchu is to trek the Inca Trail. But for those who don't feel up to the 4-day walk, it's also possible to let the train take the strain. This train is named after Hiram Bingham, the American explorer who re-discovered the lost city of the Incas in 1911.

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RGatward (20050) 2006-11-22 15:00

Looks kind of fun also, though I've heard it's super expensive. Maybe a good compromise is to walk one way, and train it back, until, and if, that new bridge is opened. Good clear shot of it in appropriate landscape.

fabEarth (271) 2006-11-22 15:06

I like this photo ! A litle bit because i no this train is going to Machu Picchu... And because is simply nice !

Good crop, crip and sharp ! Well Done

Andrzej_HHH (2480) 2006-11-22 15:26

Hi! Very nice train and you captured it very well. Very impressive mountains in the background. Thanks for sharing. Best reagrds! Andrzej

cclaudiu (0) 2006-11-22 15:49

A photo which catches attention by its contrast and geometry! Well done!

leo61 (0) 2006-11-22 16:15

Hi Colin!
Great shot and good composition with the diagonal of the train.The deep blue is a great contrast withe the nearly vegetationless landscape,and it`s a nice view at the snowy peaks in the background.
Regards,Leo

jaywalker (16061) 2006-11-22 17:35

Hi Colin, great DOF with superb colour & lighting, you have captured this train very well, excellent frameing & POV, the mountains in the back ground i love, kind regards Wilson.

rjb874 (597) 2006-11-22 20:06

The train and landscape that it travels looks spectacular. A fascinating journey.

sebcz (2345) 2006-11-24 6:24

Hi Colin!
A nice one, the train's colour is intense. I'd suggest a lower PoV and showing more of it at the far back. But it's quite OK as it is.
Seb

sacavem (18572) 2006-12-14 6:09

OI,
(PT) boa foto, boa cor. Se a ângulo estivesse mais aberto penso que ficaria melhor.

(EN) good photo, good color. If the angle more was opened thinks that it would be better.

Note: You are invited to visit Portugal, to add to already the your long list of países.Portugal has a natural light very good to photograph.
.....it forgives my English

thomasd (29) 2006-12-14 14:56

They've certainly chosen a nice colour for their train - and you've captured it well, too. But what really makes the picture is the geometry; the lines of the train and tracks intercutting the curve of the mountains. Great photo!

broglia (3598) 2007-03-15 17:29

Hi Colin, really nice composition with those snow capped mountains in the background. Looks like it should be in their brochure ! Best regards, Roberto