One of the reenactors brazing during a Rosie the Riveter themed photo shoot I attended in November. I’ll post a trip report next Tuesday.
Through The Lens 57 – Rosie the Riveter
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Through The Lens 53 – Polar Express
During the night shoot at a Lerro Productions photo charter at the Reading and Northern, a family happened to walk by to see what was going on down at the station. Pete talked them into posing for the photo line in a Polar Express like scene. Just one of those happy accidents that occurs from time to time during photo shoots.
Through The Lens 49 – Fall Sunsets
This is my favorite time of year for sunsets in the Mid-Atlantic region. We get this wonderful orange glow at the horizon that makes for some great photos.
Through The Lens 48 – Veteran’s Day
To all the Veteran’s out there, thanks for your service!
Through The Lens 47 – Rosie the Riveter
Last year I had the opportunity to attend a Rosie the Riveter themed photo shoot. I’m typically not interested in this sort of thing, but decided to attend on a whim and I’m glad I did because it was a lot fun. Tomorrow I get to participate in another with the same group and I can’t wait to see the scenes they have planned this time.
Through The Lens 35 – Boeing Turns 100
Today is the 100th Birthday of the Boeing Company, so I thought I’d share a photo of one of my favorite aircraft, the B-29 Superfortress which was first introduced in 1944, helping the United States win WWII. Currently “Fifi” is the only flying B-29, but if things go well on Sunday, “Doc” will become the second flying example.
Through The Lens 32 – East Broad Top Machine Shop
The East Broad Top Railroad Machine Shop is one of those places that you enter and instantly go back in time. It looks as if the workers left yesterday even though yesterday was April 14th, 1956. With the railroad not operating, tours are rare, but if you have the chance to go, take advantage of the opportunity. You won’t regret it.
Trip Report – Reading & Northern 2016
As I mentioned last week, Lerro Productions hosted a two day photo charter in February on the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern featuring their steam locomotive, Reading & Northern 425. This was the railroad’s first real photo charter and by all accounts, it was a very successful trip. The first day featured snowy weather and took us from Port Clinton to the Lehigh Gorge and then back to Jim Thorpe for a night session. The second day started in Lehigh Gorge and then back to Port Clinton. While it rained almost the entire second day, the rain hitting the snow created an awesome ground fog which made for some interesting photos. Here’s a few of my favorites:
Glen Onoko Rock Cut
Independence Bridge
Tamaqua Tunnel
Independence Signals
Jim Thorpe Station
Hunter Street Tunnel
King Coal
As always, the Lerro Productions crew put on a great event and the railroad put on a great show. Hopefully this is the first of many charters on the Reading & Northern.
Through The Lens 3: Gettysburg Fall Color
Sunrise along Confederate Ave at Gettysburg National Military Park.