Digital Railway Photography

Digital photography equipment and software now give enthusiasts the ability to create images of exceptional quality.

For those who want to develop their skills and improve their results, this book will show you how to get the best from your digital camera. It will help you create a collection or portfolio to be proud of, and show you how to achieve outstanding results without a huge investment in equipment.

This book is a 'how to' guide for railway photographers. Intended for those comfortable with their digital camera, it will show you new techniques to try and the true capabilities of your camera. Using clear examples, you'll learn how to get the best image quality from prevailing conditions, and maximise the impact and creativity of your images.

Once back at home in the 'digital darkroom', the book will offer tips and advice on how to use common imaging software. It will show you how to enhance an image, so you can bring out the best results in a creative manner without losing the inspiration or atmosphere of the original shot.

About the Author

Jeremy de Souza is a British railway photographer with over 40 years' experience. Through travelling widely, he has recorded many of the dramatic changes in the British and European rail scene. Although originally a committed film user, he migrated to digital photography in the early 1990s, amassing throughout a fascinating collection of several thousand railway images. In this, his second title on this popular subject, Jeremy explores the straightforward camera techniques and computer skills that will help any enthusiast create fantastic railway imagery.