railways and photography
Photography and railways were invented in the nineteenth century, they had helped us to transform our perception of space and time, the knowledge of the world, the others and ourselves.
The presence of trains and its structures, what meets around, the atmosphere that involves the places, is what puts into motion this site.
blog out of rails
Entroncamento railway station
Entroncamento.
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cable railway
Satu-Oeiras, Automatic Urban Transport System.
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articles
Train travel
Train travel is an ideal means of transport in the UK and the rest of Europe. Rail travel is fast, practical and convenient in both urban and more rural areas. Railway stations often allow for car hire services if you need access to a car or perhaps need to venture to an area not accessible by train.
The Great Things About Photography
Are you thinking about taking up the hobby of photography? Many who have already discovered this exciting and fulfilling hobby can tell you the top ten reasons why photography is so great. Maybe you will be captivated by this compelling and diverse art as well.
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audio & video
Passengers
Composed and performed by Stephen Emmer and Lou Reed.
Directed by Paul Faas. Director of photography: Jacco van Ree
The text read by Lou Reed is extracted from The Great Railway Bazaar, a novel by Paul Theroux.
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