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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.

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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.

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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

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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. :p

 

Wonderful photos. Beautifully done and sharp! Are those 50mm?

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Thank goodness NO,

 

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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

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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.

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I had been wondering how you got the 'elevated' perspective. :p

 

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.

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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.

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