Former Northfielder Nick Benson abandoned us for life in the big city a while ago. I’ve pretty much forgiven him.
He’s become quite famous for his railroad-related photos. Here are two recent favorites of mine:
Former Northfielder Nick Benson abandoned us for life in the big city a while ago. I’ve pretty much forgiven him.
He’s become quite famous for his railroad-related photos. Here are two recent favorites of mine:
Here are links to two of my favorites of Nick’s. The first one won an award from the Center for Railroad Photography and Art. The second one is in the Canadian Pacific Railroad’s 2010 Calendar.
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=268731&nseq=2
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=254980&skip=-1
Is that CP 2010 calendar available yet, Curt?
I found their online store:
http://www8.cpr.ca/cms/English/General+Public/Store/default.htm
which links to:
https://www.shopgenumark.com/cpshops/
but I couldn’t find it.
I consider this as one of the nicest presents you all at LGN have ever bestowed upon your readers. Just beautiful! Super job, Nick!
Thanks for the shout out Griff!
I’ve got a “best of” collection on Flickr that’s a little easier to look at than the pile of stuff on RailPictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottergoose/sets/72157622763375913/
Thanks for looking, I hope you like them.
Jeesh! Those are spectacular, Nick. Here’s the embedded slideshow:
Calendars can be purchased by contacting Bob Kennell at the Canadian Pacific Archives. $8.50 or so, depending on quantity.
Phone: 514.395.7513
Email: Bob_Kennell@cpr.ca