Germany’s traditional large railway stations offer endless opportunities for photographic composition.
Over the years, I’ve made several visits to the Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof (main station) and have always found it photographically rewarding. I made these photos a couple of weeks ago (April 2016.)
The train-shed lends to making geometric images while providing a visually intriguing setting for train photos. I like the sense of scale that the shed offers.
Any favorites?
An InterCity train pauses for passengers. FujiFilm X-T1 photo.When I first visited Karlsruhe in the late-1990s, DB’s 101 class were the latest in new motive power. Now these are battle worn veterans.The curves of this class 146 electric complement the train shed while the bright red livery makes for a stunning contrast with the monotones of the station environs.At the south end of the shed.Pay attention!
I was fascinated by the structural and signage details of the first two photos, but wonder if you had taken ant additional views, specifically a shot midway between the two view.
Other than that, the fifth image emphasizing the mass of the bright red, and clean, engine against the parallel curved she’d supports was my favorite.
Thank you for the pleasure you share each day!
Roger
Michael Walsh on said:
My favourite has to be “Überschreiten der Gleise verboten.” Where else but Germany – “Alles verboten”!
Brian: a very pleasing series,
I was fascinated by the structural and signage details of the first two photos, but wonder if you had taken ant additional views, specifically a shot midway between the two view.
Other than that, the fifth image emphasizing the mass of the bright red, and clean, engine against the parallel curved she’d supports was my favorite.
Thank you for the pleasure you share each day!
Roger
My favourite has to be “Überschreiten der Gleise verboten.” Where else but Germany – “Alles verboten”!