Tag Archives: old city with streetcars

Rails through the Street at Mainz at Dusk—8 photos!

During my Rhein travels in September, I had the opportunity to make a few photographs of the narrow gauge tram network at Mainz.

In the fading light of that day, I exposed these photos using my FujiFilm X-T1 and Lumix LX-7.

Mainz is one of dozens of German cities with an active tram network. Someday, I hope to be able explore it fully.

Panning and low angles a nice trick from making more dramatic tram pictures.

Lumix LX7 of a tram in Mainz. Here I've composed the photo to emphasize the track work and street paving. LX7 photo.
Lumix LX7 of a tram in Mainz. Here I’ve composed the photo to emphasize the track work and street paving. LX7 photo.
A slight pan sets the tram apart from the background. LX7 photo.
A slight pan sets the tram apart from the background. LX7 photo.
Spot the subject. LX7 photo.
Spot the subject. LX7 photo.
Narrow gauge for narrow streets. Fuji film X-T1 photo.
Narrow gauge for narrow streets. Fuji film X-T1 photo.
Tram with fountain. LX7 photo.
Tram with fountain. LX7 photo.
Panning helps compensate for a slower shutter speed while conveying motion.
Panning helps compensate for a slower shutter speed while conveying motion. LX7 photo.
Passengers are part of the scene. LX7 photo.
Passengers are part of the scene. LX7 photo.
LX7 photo.
LX7 photo.

Tracking the Light Posts Daily!