The past year has not been great for me getting new posts up. Much of that has to do with life changes and just not actively engaging in photography very much. Since photography is what […]
Category Archives: Railroad Images
B&W Tonality
Crosshead DetailThe crosshead for the right cylinder of the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s locomotive #12. This locomotive originally was used in Hawaii. Burke and James 4×5 Grover Schneider Kreuznach 150mm f5.6 Convertible Symmar Efke 25 Developed […]
New Work: Fill’er Up
Well, my streak of daily posts ended, alas. I’ve been under the weather for a couple of days (no tests but reasonably certain it’s not Covid after a video appointment with a doctor). One of […]
TBT: Savanna Diamond
Today’s TBT post takes us to December of 2006 when I was out by the railroad diamond in Savanna, IL. A westbound Iowa, Chicago and Eastern train waiting at the Savanna, Illinois diamond as seen […]
Film Friday: Crosshead Detail
I’m always fascinated by the running gear of a steam locomotive. Unlike internal combustion engines, all of the cranks and rods and eccentrics and more is out on display. Even at rest, it’s fascinating to […]
Evolution of an Old Image
Yesterday, I set about the business of printing one of my most printed photos again. Welcome Back, #346! has always been one of my most popular images and has been the print that has sold […]
One Image, One Story: The Stuff Right Under Your Feet
In a previous post, I discussed the virtues of re-visiting familiar places instead of seeking out new ones on photographic outings. This post is going to add another dimension to that idea. I find that […]
Cheyenne Frontier Days Train at the Terry Ranch
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the first ever “Virtual Conversations” event put on by the Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Born out of necessity because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this was an […]
One Image, One Story: CA&E No. 20
This is a shot of Chicago, Aurora and Elgin trolley car, No. 20. It was built by Niles Car & Manufacturing in 1902 and currently resides at the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, […]
One Shot, One Story: Machinery at Rest
When I look at the photographers that I admire, I notice that a lot of them skew towards black and white work. Ansel Adams did some color work but I think most admirers of St. […]