Out West

I came across this picture whilst clearing out some unused photographs from a trip to the USA a year ago. I was travelling mostly by rail, and snapping away at the ever-changing landscapes through the train windows. It's very much a hit-or-miss pursuit because things flash by so quickly, trains generally vibrate quite a bit, and taking pictures through glass does not always work well. But nevertheless it's always worth a try, and sometimes the results can be quite pleasing –it helps a lot if the train is not moving too fast. This particular shot was taken from the Rail Runner between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and reminds me a bit of old westerns. I like the way the two poles dominate the picture without distracting from the landscape beyond. Location: New Mexico, USA