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SLIDE SHOW: Train Photos with Pinhole Camera by Brandon Dole
Brandon Dole, eighth-grader at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River, Connecticut, is an aspiring photographer with an interest in pinhole cameras.
"I like the pinhole camera because it uses a simple process and helps make interesting photos," Brandon says. His hobbies include photography, aviation, computer technology, and vintage cars.
Pinhole photography is lensless photography -- a tiny hole replaces the lens. Light passes through the hole forming an image in the camera. These photos were taken at Essex Steam Train, Essex, Connecticut.
More about the photographer: Brandon Dole
More about trains: Visions of Trains
Slide Show Instructions:
- Hover over photo and click on arrow to advance the slideshow.
Reader Comments
Comment from Barry Molesworth on January 17, 2010
Great photos - I'm jealous
Comment from Ernie Larsen on January 19, 2010
Brandon - you have a keen eye. Your photos capture the romance and history of the once mighty railroad industry. Keep up the fine work.
Comment from Don Gamache on January 20, 2010
I love to see young people taking a real interest in things and doing something. The sad thing is you are the exception. I wish there were more like you.
Comment from Jeff Folger on January 27, 2010
Brandon, these are some great shots. I'd love to have you on the Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandPhotography as a shutterbug of the week..
Jeff Foliage
Comment from Linda Baird-White on January 28, 2010
Excellent & impressive work. You are a pro in the making Brandon...!
Comment from Bruce Jager on January 30, 2010
I'm glad to see that you use a view camera, the results speak for themselves.
Comment from Patricia Whitney on February 9, 2010
Brandon,
Love your photos and am so glad you have such a wonderful eye. Keep up the good work. You are on the road to becoming a professional photoprapher.
Love the "sepia" effect ala Ansel Adams! Timeless photos. At 66 I have been using digital for the last 10 years. When I grow up, I want to be just like you. LOL
Comment from Brenda Palmer on February 9, 2010
Very cool pics. Did U make the camera your self? I learned to love trains from my dad, and it's great to see someone from UR generation that seems to love them as much, especially the old steam ones! Keep up the great work!
Comment from Deb Wilson on February 9, 2010
Great job - wonderful idea! Very "historical" looking or of the times. Tones (sepia) were great idea to use too!
Keep up the good work!
Comment from RICHARD WARD on January 5, 2011
Wow! What great shots of old trains. My first car was a Model A
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