Photographing your railroad

[Anonymous]

Vic, Loving it! Photosuite or not! Malcom would be proud of this loco!

[vsmith]

Heres a recent shot taken by a passing Railfan staying overnight in the dusty town of Borracho...It showns the early morning local sitting on a siding waiting to push a single flatcar to the freight house...the engine is a vintage 1881 8-ton Porter, one of the oldest on the line and still running strong. [;)]







OK OK I had some fun with Photosuite, but it does give a preview of what I am aiming for on my tiny inside layout and it gives me a chance to "preview" certain angles and ideas for backgrounds.[:D]

[Anonymous]

I like to take pictures of my garden railroad in the spring ,before planting the flowers,than after planting the flowers ,and later on after they had time to grow. ben

[whiterab]

It keeps my sanity. When ever I feel I'm not making progress, I pull out the photos from a year ago and I feel better.

[bman36]

Hey guys,
Having a blast with photographing my line here. Wait until you see what those Duke boys were up to! I don't recall this scene in any episodes. Gonna' fire off an email of the whole event shortly. Later eh...Brian.

[mkblk]

Good Poll Rene!

It seems that photography and garden railways just go together. If they didn't, where would GR magazine be?

My model railroading hobby (all gauges including 1:1) preceded my photography hobby (but not by a lot). I enjoy photographing my own and acquaintances models, both indoor and garden. I've photographically documented the construction (ongoing... of course) of the BVRR. I like setting up little scenes that some have said look absolutely real (until you look real close). I'm working on modifying a gondola to accomodate my digital camera so I can make engineer's view movies of the BVRR.

As yet, I don't have a website where I can post some of the BVRR photos. Perhaps in the near future. I think it would be great if GR magazine had an online photo gallery.

MK

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Rene S

Ok, ok, you've got me! Yes, the subject of building a RR _has_ come up a number of times. I admit I've thought of what I'd name my railroad (still don't have that figured out). I'll keep you posted if it should ever happen--though it won't be soon, since fall is well on its way here.

Rene, Maybe have a name the Rene and "friend" railroad contest? Definately in need of a thread on progress, with planning included. Right now all I can do is plan and scratch build do to money right now. Getting close to the loco purchase though!

[jtrost]

This is one of the big advantages of digital cameras. I can take a lot of pictures to try to find the most realistic view without wasting a lot of film.

[Anonymous]

Hi rene
I am a hopeles photographer so a friend of mine takes pictures as the line
progresses mostly non digital
So a construction record in pictures is happenig after a fasion
regards john

[Rene Schweitzer]

Ok, ok, you've got me! Yes, the subject of building a RR _has_ come up a number of times. I admit I've thought of what I'd name my railroad (still don't have that figured out). I'll keep you posted if it should ever happen--though it won't be soon, since fall is well on its way here.

[Anonymous]

I enjoy photographing my garden railway and sometimes editing the images for fun with Paint Shop Pro 8. Just another example of how this hobby helps you expand your skills.

Regards,
Bill C.
South Jersey

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by iandor

I am convinced that the only thing limiting you in this pasttime is the depth of your pockets.


Ian

[#ditto]

[Anonymous]

Yer I do too, I have hundreds of the bloody things, but having said that its interesting to look back on how it was before you put all that work , creativity and money into it.

I am convinced that the only thing limiting you in this pasttime is the depth of your pockets.


Ian

[bman36]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad

PS I think Rene and her "friend" needs to build a GRR to take photos of. Right Brain??? And it can be a beginners one or three part in GRYs.
A little "hands on "...[;)] In the hobby.

[:D] Hey Marty,
Come to think of it I have questioned Rene on this. It's time THEY did build a RR of their own. After all I think it's only appropriate that the Assistant Editor of GR get some thing up and running. What do you say guys!? We'll need to see the pics of course. C'mon Rene...let's hear from you. [;)] Later eh...Brian. [tup]

[Anonymous]

Rene, you need to add " If you had a Garden RR would you photograph it"
It I had one up and running I would definately photograph it.

[Marty Cozad]

PS I think Rene and her "friend" needs to build a GRR to take photos of. Right Brain??? And it can be a beginners one or three part in GRYs.
A little "hands on "...[;)] In the hobby.

[Anonymous]

I have my website listed in my profile, but will also add it here. Need to update it soon.
http://www.mygardenrr.com
Richard

[toenailridgesl]

I've photographed every step in the development of the Toenail Ridge Shortline from the original ground clearing to its condition today, 8 years on. Also all of the rolling stock & structures. Lots of pix on my URL

[Marty Cozad]

Kevin
i think all photo should count. Sometimes the ones you "try " the hardest on don't do so well, and others you "happen" onto do and look great.
i'm still at a learning,,,curve stage yet.
Its good to go back and look at old photos that you once had hanging on your wall cause they were so ,,COOL.. OR were so cool till you (in general) get better.
Carrie found my old photo album that I carried around with me when i first started going to GRR clubs. Man i can't believe I showed those photos. 3 years ago they were my best.

OH, the camera really makes the difference also, our new camera I have yet to be able to catch a late evening shot. The old camera does evenings and nights great. The new one does day shots outstanding, but not close ups so well.
So much to learn.
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[kstrong]

Okay, most of the photos taken on my railroad are taken in the line of duty, but that counts, right Rene? I, too, designed my current "temporary" railroad and my "eventual'" one with a keen regard towards the camera lens. The railroad needs to look good not only from a human viewer's perspective, but the landscaping needs to be designed such that "distracting" backgrounds are elminated as much as possible.

I actually need to get out and snap a few more photos before the plants fade for the season.

Photos from last summer can be found by clicking on my signature banner, then going to "gallery." (All other photos on the site were also taken on the line.)

Later,

K

[TheJoat]

I just got a new camera to take even more pictures. For some of my building projects I like to use it to document my progress.



More can be seen on my web site http://www.jbrr.com/

[Anonymous]

My friend Don has helped me with posting photos of my railroad at http://planetdonnstudios.com/mike/index.html . One of the best parts of this hobby to me is sharing what I did and how I do it .

[bman36]

Hi Rene,
Now that I actually have a line up and running I will be taking lots of pics. I learned a lot of "how to" from Marty K. Plan to employ some of his cool techniques! Later eh...Brian.

[Anonymous]

I was thinking of garden railroad ,for my turtle

[vsmith]

Cant vote since the layout is still far from finished. But once completed that is going to be one of its primary purposes, as a backdrop or stage-set for photos.

[Anonymous]

Rene

I take photos of before, during and before for later refrance for other people to either try what I did or enhance it.
As for the locos I take shots of them same way. Some I have from 2nd hand which is totaly fine by me <Dave's Great!>.
With each photo will come with a story later on in my new web pages, tips tricks and how tos with articals written by not only the men and women who have been in G Scale for years but also articals by up and coming.
With these photos you can even win prizes...etc.. Photos are a must I think, even when not a word has been written about the picture scene.

I need a spell check [:-^]

[spankybird]

The whole reason why my wife got me a digital camera is to take and post pics of our model rr. Click the icon below to see our web page.

tom

[Rene Schweitzer]

On a related note, if you have photographed your railroad and have a web site with pics to share, please list it here!