hamey Posted February 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Some shots taken with my R7 + 50mm f2, Film is Fuji Provia 100 scanned on the Minolta 5400-2. These shots where taken in Victoria Australia. Besides loving my Leicas, I love photographing Trains and Aircraft. Ken. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/222210-train-spotting-2/?do=findComment&comment=2533976'>More sharing options...
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stuny Posted February 17, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2014 Beautiful shots. As train buffs I most strongly urge you to rent the charming movie The Station Agent starring peter Dinkladge, Bobby Canavale and Patricia Clarkson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted February 17, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2014 and we love looking at your pictures. beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim123 Posted February 17, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2014 Fantastic and that Fuji 100 is great film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 17, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2014 Excellent series of trains. They have fascinated me for over sixty five years. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted February 20, 2014 Thank you Gentlemen, I appreciate your comments as always. Regards Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
veraikon Posted February 22, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) beautyful pics. I like to see more*. * and hope you didn´t stand inside the track while photographing the train Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted February 23, 2014 beautyful pics. I like to see more*. * and hope you didn´t stand inside the track while photographing the train Thank goodness NO, As a Locomotive Driver for nearly 40 years I have had the great privilege to photograph at speed of oncoming trains throught out my career. A leica film camera is always with me to capture these scens, and over the many years I have accumulated hundreds of shots all on slide film, however the last 5 years I also carry the little Canon G9. Some of my work has been published and I am continually asked to release more of my work. I have been asked to release a book of my pictures on which on retirement I might consider. I don't mind posting more of my railway shots on this forum but I didn't think members except for a few, where interested. Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertnl Posted February 23, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2014 Hi Ken, Fascinating story and great captures! Do you know Ralf Göhl, btw? He was a train driver in the former GDR during the 1960s, 70s and 80s and - like you - had a camera with him at all times. He's been showing his work on Fotocommunity for quite a while: Ralf Göhl - Fotos & Bilder - Fotograf | fotocommunity. Just thought it would be of interest for you ... Best regars, Norbert 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berth Posted February 23, 2014 Share #10 Posted February 23, 2014 Thank goodness NO, As a Locomotive Driver for nearly 40 years I have had the great privilege to photograph at speed of oncoming trains throught out my career. A leica film camera is always with me to capture these scens, and over the many years I have accumulated hundreds of shots all on slide film, however the last 5 years I also carry the little Canon G9. Some of my work has been published and I am continually asked to release more of my work. I have been asked to release a book of my pictures on which on retirement I might consider. I don't mind posting more of my railway shots on this forum but I didn't think members except for a few, where interested. Ken. I had been wondering how you got the 'elevated' perspective. Wonderful photos. Beautifully done and sharp! Are those 50mm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted February 24, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 24, 2014 Thank goodness NO, :::: Snip :::: I don't mind posting more of my railway shots on this forum but I didn't think members except for a few, where interested. Ken. Hello Ken, There is always room for more Leica photography including trains, especially from the 'sharp end'. Like Ralf Göhl (Thanks Norbert for sharing the link) you have a unique story which needs telling. Looking forward to more of your work. Regards Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted February 24, 2014 Hi Ken,Fascinating story and great captures! Do you know Ralf Göhl, btw? He was a train driver in the former GDR during the 1960s, 70s and 80s and - like you - had a camera with him at all times. He's been showing his work on Fotocommunity for quite a while: Ralf Göhl - Fotos & Bilder - Fotograf | fotocommunity. Just thought it would be of interest for you ... Best regars, Norbert Hello Norbert. Unfortunately I have never met Ralf, perhaps I might drop him a line and introduce myself to him. Back in the 60's when I was a Locomotive fireman, I used to work with a German Driver who himself was a keen photographer. He used to travel to East Germany often to visit his mother and of course photograph German steam with his Leica, on his return he would show me his slides. I was simply blown away by the shear quality of his Photography. That was it for me, got rid of my Minolta and switched to Leica and have never looked back except for the Last few years that I sometimes use a Digital Canon, Leica is still my heart and primary camera. Thank you for his web site, looking forward to viewing more of his work. Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted February 24, 2014 I had been wondering how you got the 'elevated' perspective. Wonderful photos. Beautifully done and sharp! Are those 50mm? Hello Berth. Yes it's the 50mm Summicron R-f2, I generally alternate my R bodies as I have several off them, Like Locomotive power I like a change now and then. Shots from the cab are usually the 50mm R, and for ground shots I use the 90mm f2 , 28-90mm or the 21-35mm vario. On occasions I have used the M7 & 35mm asph as well, however I must try to get more use out of my Summilux M 50mm 1.4 asph. For my work, I can only praise Leica equipment. Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello Ken, There is always room for more Leica photography including trains, especially from the 'sharp end'. Like Ralf Göhl (Thanks Norbert for sharing the link) you have a unique story which needs telling. Looking forward to more of your work. Regards Charles Thank you Charles. I am glad you enjoyed them. I will scan some more and hopefully post them. Ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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