The Weekend in Black and White

I'm sitting in the railway station.
Got a ticket for my destination . . .
I wish I was homeward bound.
—Paul Simon

[To see more b/w images, visit Dragonstar's meme.]

Skywatch Friday

Took this from the train when I was
on my way to visit my mom.  I just hope
this guy didn't fall asleep on this gorgeous
 day and miss his ride to the beach.

[To see more Skywatch, go here.]

shadow Shot Sunday

Snapped this from a moving train, and I thought
I was taking it for the colorful graffiti.  Then I saw
those looong shadows on the frozen lake . . .
[You can see lots more shadows here.]

tracks

Couldn't decide what to post today, then I went
(as always) to bombay clicks and got inspired.
Thanks, Rahul.
Train travel isn't as sexy as it used to be, unfortunately.
Pulled into the Bologna train station once on the Eurostar,
saw the Orient Express on the next platform—all shiny
black and gleaming brass—and (literally) gasped. Maybe
one day (if I win the lottery).

Rasta man

No, really—have you EVER seen such

serious dreads? I'm impressed.

You can't tell from the photo, but

this guy is fairly old. I'll bet he hasn't

cut his hair since Nixon was in office!

do you recognize this?

Eric's great photo and all that train talk on

Paris Daily Photo yesterday inspired this post.

I love trains, maybe because both grandfathers

and several uncles worked for the railroad.