On Mon, 05 Jan 1998 21:57:40 -0800, David R. Busse wrote: >I live in Southern California. As a start, I've determined that I am >going to keep my trips to Cajon an Tehachapi this year to a minimum, and >concentrate on maybe a dozen spots with 30 minutes of my house...places >with great photo potential that are unknown to most railfans. If I go >out to point "a' and it's raining, that'll be part of the coverage.
To which Warren replies... Being old and tired, I spend a lot of time within 30 minutes of my house. The first thing I noticed is that each spot changes with the seasons. The lighting is different at various times of the year, and the view is considerably different depending on the foliage of the trees. During the last couple of months, I exploited late-day winter light for the first time. Another factor has now entered into the equation: urbanization. New roads have provided more access points, and a new bike path has been constructed along Mill Creek--right next to the BNSF Emporia Sub. It's time for me to dust off my old bike and put air in the tires. I guess I'll have to buy a helmet to be socially accepted in today's cycling environment. This has been the first winter that I remember wanting to continue shooting right through the colder, darker months. It must be El Ninyo. Or maybe it has been the lively conversation on SPORRS. Warren -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs
