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Spectacular Joy Ride


Spectacular Joy Ride
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Copyright: Paul Solitudine (soledad) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 28 W: 0 N: 25] (121)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2005-03-07
Catégories: Transports
Appareil photographique: Nikon Coolpix 3200, 512Mb SD Card
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-01-24 4:00
Vue: 900
Points: 4
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
The most romantic way to get to Shimla, the Himalayan Queen runs from New Delhi to Kalka (640m/2,050 ft. above sea level), where the train switches to narrow-gauge track and continues on to Shimla (at 2,060m/6,500
ft.). Traveling at an average speed of 25kmph to 30kmph (15 mph–48 mph), the journey will consume nearly a full day of your itinerary. Its 96km (60 miles)travels numerous bridges, tunnels, and sharp curves, taking in picturesque views of green forests and meadows, capsicum fields, and red-roofed chalets. The train back to Kalka departs Shimla at 10:35am, arriving in time for you to make the onward connection to Delhi, where you’ll arrive before midnight.

Getting to the hill stations of Shimla (Himachal
Pradesh), Darjeeling (West Bengal), and Ooty (Tamil Nadu) in India can be a scenic novelty if you don’t mind spending long hours traveling in the atmospheric “toy trains” that chug their way along narrow-gauge tracks to high altitudes by way of an endless series of hairpin loops—fabulous views are guaranteed.
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Hi Paul,

Very interesting POV and nice colors. I loved the picture on my favourite themes. Though there are lil more grain then necessary, but that still makes it an interesting picture.
Regards,

Hemant

A beautiful compo.
I love the curves formaed by the rails and the train
but you should have sharpened the picture.

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