During my Sunday photo shoot of the Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Railway train, I set up my gear so that the train would pass across Route 9N. Now when a train bisects a road, the railroad crossing sign flashes and a little gate drops. And lights flash on and off as the train passes. And…
Read MoreAll articles filed in Photography
“If you bring the snow, I’ll bring the Nikon.”
Last week, I treated myself to the Capital District model train show at the Empire State Plaza. It’s a chance for me to check out the rolling stock and train collectibles, fantasize about building a gigantic model railroad layout in a two-room apartment, purchase a couple of refrigerator magnets, and leave. This time, I spotted…
Read More
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 3: The Surprise at Port Henry
This was the final day of my train chase. I had a fantastic time on Day 1 in Quebec; I made the most of a rainy situation on Day 2 in Albany. Now comes the hard one. A Day 3 chase from Saratoga Springs to as far north as I could comfortably travel. With surprises…
Read More
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 2: Albany in the Rain
The plan was to capture the Holiday Train as it passed the old Delaware and Hudson structure (the SUNY Administration building). It’s a popular shot for local train-chasing photographers, and I thought I had the perfect spot. Well, I did. What I didn’t have was perfect weather. Let me put it this way. It was…
Read More
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 1: Welcome to Quebec
Three years. I’ve waited three freakin’ years for this moment. I survived a broken ankle. I survived the pandemic. But I’ve waited, and waited, and waited. Patiently, mind you. Very, very patiently. Because this is the weekend. The weekend when that big, illuminated freight train with its traveling concert of Christmas music chugs through North…
Read MoreWe Serve Wayward Strangers at the 2022 Albany Center Gallery Members’ Show
Last year, I used a pack of Efke 820 infrared film and a yellow filter (along with my Kodak Medalist II camera, “Kodak Red”) to capture this creepy shot of the old Toll Gate Ice Cream parlor in Slingerlands. And if you’re wondering why this print is named We Serve Wayward Strangers, it’s a sly…
Read MoreAn Afternoon in Watchung: The New Jersey International Photography Exhibition
Full tank of gas in the car. A couple of soda bottles in the cuprests. American Top 40 on the 70’s on 7 satellite radio channel. And I’m on my way to Watchung, New Jersey – where four of my artworks are hanging on the gallery walls of the Watchung Arts Center as part of…
Read MoreBUILT 2022 opens today!
I’ve participated in BUILT – Historic Albany Foundation’s charitable auction – for the past 13 years. It’s a fun charity night, and I’m happy when my artworks find new, appreciative homes. This year’s BUILT auction will take place over this weekend at the Argus Hotel, 8 Thurlow Terrace in Albany, with online bidding commencing at…
Read More
I need true synchronization! TRUE SYNCHRONIZATION!!
As I get closer to my planned 3D stereoscopy goals, I have all the tools I need. Two identical Nikon Df cameras (well, one’s black and one’s silver, but other than that..) Two identical 50mm f/1.8D lenses. A mounting rail that will keep both cameras level and parallel when shooting. But I’m now running into…
Read More
More Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson railway photo practice
This is realistically the last decent weekend for fall foliage. All the leaves are dying off. The tree colors are muting. But I wanted to get more practice with my stereoscopy project, and when you’ve got a tourist railroad a short drive away, you PRACTICE like you’re auditioning for Carnegie Hall. Yesterday morning. I scoped…
Read More
Chuck The Writer 
You must be logged in to post a comment.