Saturday, December 6, 2014

Las Vegas Prime Doc, 40mm, Trip on a Train


Hi, friends! Hoping this finds you all well and ready for the finals push! Thanksgiving was a train trip home to Maryland for us. A new adventure across time zones and different geographies, spanning miles and lifestyles and offering ever changing vistas and delicious scenes and perspectives that left a photographer wondering how one could possibly get back to that place snuggled into Railroad land and take a real, composed shot.  Looking at the stars moving by at night, and waking up to constantly changing views all day, until when on the last morning, we woke traveling through woodlands piled thickly with glistening new snow. Passing through some areas, especially Harper's Ferry, felt solemn, as if from the presence of all who had passed through before, on whatever cause or desperate mission, and who had ridden the rails before.  On the train there was no t.v., no wifi,  and time to finish a whole thick book. Time just to withdraw from the world, meet new people,( maybe), listen to the sound of the locomotive whistle, and try to walk without getting knocked over.  Please contribute to the National Fund for New Amtrack Rails!!  Try it one day.  It's lovely.  I want to go back for Cherry Blossoms.  I hope you like the photos.  Blogger  decided on their order. I had them chronologically, but Blogger had other ideas.  My best to you.  Good luck! Be happy, be well, and good shooting!
from carol




























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