SIBERIA — The name Siberia evokes bleakness. It was where criminals were sent into exile, a place inextricably associated with freezing temperatures and endless snowy tundra. But as we crossed Siberia on this train ride — the longest of the trip at 54 hours — nothing we saw matched that stereotype. The landscape alternated between rolling green grasslands and stands of trees, and wildflowers in shades of yellow, purple and white add color to the scene. It’s surprisingly beautiful.
On the train, it’s tempting to sit by the window taking pictures all day, but actually getting a decent shot is hard. With the shutter speed ramped up, my photos have been turning out clear enough, but it’s hard to get rid of reflections from the window. And since the trains are air-conditioned, the windows have to stay closed. But artful cropping can help:
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There’s a wee bit more to Siberia than what can be seen from the train.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberia