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Here is another one of the California Zephyr that I photographed this past weekend. This is one of the passenger cars. You can read the complete back story on this adventure on my previous post, The California Zephyr.
With this shot I decided to go black and white. The car itself had that vintage “Airstream” trailer look with the stainless steel exterior. Couple that with the black lettering and it screams for the monotone treatment.
I’m still amazed at the number of people that came up from the park to see this old train. Of course I was one of them so let’s just chalk it up to appreciating something of vintage that only gets better with age.
Until next time…
Love the black and white treatment for this…really brings out the vintage feel.
Totally agree on the vintage feel with the b&w.
Very cool shot, love the B&W conversion you chose.
I do love trains :). Nice one Chris.
Sweet shot! I do so love trains!
Really cool image. Dig the b&w silvery conversion
Thanx Jesse.
Cool! I love the design of these cars. Timeless.
Yes they have a classic design.
Love the contrast and framing. B&W was the only way to go!
I think so to.
Awesome! I agree with the above comments; the black and white suits this image wonderfully!
Thank you Erin.
Great choice in B&W! It’s a nice shot.
I am a bit jaded by being a train junkie, but I love it. Great image and I really like the treatment of it.
Great shot! I’d love to be original and tell you how great the B&W looks, but I everyone already beaten me to it. 😉
Excellent shot and choice of going B&W.
I’m a big train buff (who isn’t) and have a trip coming up to capture some shots soon.
Good call on the monochrome treatment. Its a beautiful old train. You’ve captured it well. I can almost hear Johnny Cash singing “Hey Porter” in the background!
Hey Chris. I pass this train just about every day. It’s just a couple blocks from my house. Awesome shot!!
Seriously? I need to get with you sometime. I’d love to shoot some more shots of it.
Do you a a straight on shot of a California Zephyr car. I need to duplicate the California Zephyr type style for a project I am working on.
Thanks
I have one of the backend but not of the front.