The Scene: This sweeping horizontal landscape features two historic steam locomotives—led by K-28 class engine #476—hauling a train across a wooden trestle bridge. The scene is alive with movement: thick white plumes of steam billow from the engines into a clear mountain sky, while a churning, turquoise river flows over rust-colored rocks in the foreground. The steep, pine-covered slopes of the Animas River Canyon rise sharply in the background, partially veiled by the atmospheric mist of the morning.
 
Artistic Note: This composition is a masterclass in Environmental Storytelling. By placing the train on the bridge, you’ve created a powerful leading line that spans the frame from left to right. The contrast between the dark, heavy iron of the locomotives and the vibrant, organic colors of the river and forest emphasizes the incredible engineering required to navigate this wilderness. The warm, earthy tones of the river rocks in the foreground anchor the shot, providing a rich base for the cool blues and greens of the mountain scenery.
 
2:3 Aspect Ratio