The Art of Railroad Photography: Techniques for Taking Dynamic Trackside Pictures (Hardcover)

~ Gary J. Benson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 148 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; 1St Edition edition (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890241333
• ISBN-13: 978-0890241332
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #933,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning from the pros, May 13, 2000

By	Roger Gilbert (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

I found the advice in this book was exactly what I needed to fill in the gaps. Not only are the photographs beautiful, but they are something that you can actually learn from just by studying them. Gary also includes the settings on his camera next to each photo. Almost all aspects of photography are covered in various degrees with emphasis on the railroading aspect. Tricks of the trade are also included and I particularly like the way Gary shoots "trainscapes" landscapes with trains and railroading in them. I highly recommend this book

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Instructive and colorful., October 10, 1998

By A Customer

"The Art of Railroad Photography" is an instructive and colorful volume.

Aimmed at those who love both trains and train photography, Gary J. Benson's work fills a definite void for rail fans.

Benson is quite adept at explaining photographic matters, regardless of how technical they are. He covers everything from camera equipment and accessories to natural lighting and the 20 best spots to photograph trains.

The book has more than 130 color photos, and they are from every corner of the country. Also, they cover many major and minor lines.

Most of the pictures here are first-rate. Indeed, some are nothing short of superb. Such photographic jewels as the telephoto shot of Santa Fe No.981; the below-angle shot of an Amtrak AEM7 crossing the Susquehanna River in Maryland; and the cover picture of five GP60Ms in heavy wet snow are marvels of color, composition, and craftsmanship.

And Benson is careful to note all his shooting data beneath every photo!

Don't miss this fine book.