Backdrops

One of my favorite pictures is from Chattanooga — https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/chattanooga/chattanooga01.jpg. It’s framed nicely as the train is passing under some signals, something I haven’t done too often, but I think adds to any picture.

I actually like trains passing through grade crossings. I’m not sure why, but I think it’s an interesting environment for a train to be passing through. One of my favorite pictures is from Springfield, Tenn., where I framed an approaching train in the gates — https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/springfield/springfield01.jpg.

A lot of people like trains passing through flat areas. I shot a southbound CSX train in Adams, Tenn., that turned out great. It’s at https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/adams/adams002a.jpg. The smoke coming from the train adds to the overall image.

Also check out for a few other of my favorite pictures:
https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/marietta/marietta030a.jpg
https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/norcross/norcross04.jpg
https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/marietta/marietta05a.jpg
https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/graphics/csx01.jpg
https://s5s5e7.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/trackside/watertown/watertown011a.jpg

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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and The Travel Trolley.