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I'll take a stab at Dave B's topics.
1. My favorite three places...Number One would have to be anywhere on
the
Santa Cruz Branch. You have wig-wags & street running in Watsonville, a 1.4%
grade over Ellicott Hill, a sideswipe with the sea at Manreesa, a run through
the forest through Aptos, over Soquel Creek in Capitola over a old-timey truss
bridge, more street running by the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, and a run up the
rugged coastline to Davenport. I never get tired of the Santa Cruz Branch
since it has much to offer.
Number two would be the Salinas Valley, especially south of Soledad.
There's
very little traffic on the roads so there's plenty of opportunities to pull
off without being run over. There is so much open space, and rolling hills
with California's famous oaks. Now trains may be a problem since we only get
4 to 6 on the Coast each day. But if you know your territory, times between
points, and road conditions, it can be a delightful experience. It also worth
pulling off between trains to explore the little towns along the way, some of
which have famous missions.
Number three is anywhere on the Northwestern Pacific. I shot some B&W
on a
cloudy grey day on the NWP back in January, and kinda fell in love with the
simplicity of the railroad. Many of the folks there are friendly hard working
people as I got to yak it up with NWP engineer Ernie Sutton in front of the
Schellville depot. And you can't beat seeing those old hulks called SD9's on
what has to be their last revenue service. Lots of open space on the NWP too.
2. Not an expert by any means in medium format, but I am looking to
get one
of the Hasselblad kits with a 501 CM body, 80mm lens, and two backs.
3. Why not drive? You see a lot more on the way, than you would
flying!
Sometimes there's a photographic opportunity where you least expect it on the
road!
And I didn't say the K-word... : )
Sam
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