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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Bernina Express

In this mesmerizing aerial image, we witness the iconic Bernina Express in motion, gracefully traversing the renowned Landwasser Viaduct. Shot from a drone's perspective, the scene unfolds as a breathtaking blend of engineering marvel and natural beauty. The Landwasser Viaduct, a testament to Swiss engineering prowess, stands proudly as an arched stone bridge amidst the picturesque landscape. Its massive stone pillars and elegant arches create a dramatic contrast with the verdant, rolling hills that surround it. As the Bernina Express, adorned in its distinctive red livery, crosses the viaduct, it seems suspended in mid-air, a fleeting marvel of human achievement against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The train's cars stretch elegantly across the viaduct's span, appearing almost like a crimson ribbon unfurled over the landscape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Switzerland
Copyright: © Jonathan Ducrest