Well, just as forecasted the snow began to fall with quite a furry yesterday afternoon so I headed to the junction at Mortons Gap, Kentucky to see if I could get a couple long lens shots of it falling to the ground, as it didn’t look like we were going to get much on this cold, wintery January 27th, 2021.

From my vantage point just below the rise of Mortons Junction I waited with my Sigma zoom lens set to 480mm and listened as CSXT 797 led a doubled up train set make its way up the grade toward me and my waiting lens as the train made its way north on the Henderson Subdivision.

Click, click, click… in other words, I shot a lot as it peeked over the rise of the hill, and this shot of it starting down toward Earlington, Kentucky on the main, was my favorite shot! The light on the rails as the track beings to veer away from my vantage point lit up to help draw the viewers eye into the scene!

One of my favorite things about shooting with this lens is that it gives me the ability to get shots from a safe public spot trackside and also allow me plenty of time to do so safely! Plus, the added bonus where it gives such a unique look as well! Always look for interesting angles in your shots that help draw your viewers eye to the subject of your photograph.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 480mm, f/5, 1/800, ISO 640.