Reflecting The Times

by Steve Eshom

 ”An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.”

                                                              - Nina Simone

I hear from my friends how things have changed and “its just not like it used to be”.   Having photographed trains regularly for over 20 years I completely agree.   Does the fact that things aren’t like they used to be lessen my motivation to photograph and document what’s going on today?  No, not at all.  Sure, I am saddened my favorite subject of the past no longer exists, but since I still enjoy trains and railroad photography so I adapt and find a new interest.  Those basic motivations keep me out there reflecting the times.

 

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