December 2009

As 2009 wraps up I’d like to share some of my favorite railroading photographs from 2009. These photos represent a variety of experiences and viewpoints I had through the year. Comparing these to last year’s best (Deserts, Detours, and Snow), I can see some growth in my approach especially when comparing photos taken in the same locations in both years.

I can see for sure that I’ve grown tired of the 3/4 wedgie as very few of my favorites fall into that category. I think I’ve finally moved past the fact the locomotive has to be the primary subject and in perfect focus. I can see that I’ve learned to look at the whole environment that makes up railroads and I’ve really started to embrace the people the make the trains go (no, I didn’t hug Mad Dog). Those observations about my current position seem like a good launching point into 2010. So here we go…

On this last day of 2009 I’d like to wish every one a Happy New Year. I’m hoping your 2010 turns out to be what you want it to be. See you track side!

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