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An HDR photograph of an antique railroad car in Essex, Connecticut taken by Rhode Island photographer Mike Dooley
Antique Steamtrain Parlor Car

I made a recent trip down to Essex, Connecticut to visit the old steam railroad there. While my goal was to get some landscape photos from the train ride, I found myself much more interested in the train and the train cars themselves. They were amazing to look at, full of history, texture and details.

I spent most of the actual ride marveling at the inside of the car I was riding in. Rich in color and texture, I could not wait for the ride to end. At the end of the ride, I asked the young lady working there if I could spend a few minutes getting a few shots and she agreed to let me shoot the passenger compartment while she cleaned the small kitchen. With only a few minutes, I set up my gear and fired off a few shots. I hope you enjoy this shot. To see more of the shots that I got that day, you can check out the set for that day on my Flickr account.

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Mike Dooley

Mike is a photographer, storyteller, and educator who sees the world through a lens of transformation. His work blends technical mastery with emotional depth—inviting viewers to not just see, but feel. Whether guiding learners through the art of visual storytelling or capturing the quiet poetry of Rhode Island’s landscapes, Mike creates spaces where vulnerability meets clarity. He’s the author of Through My Eyes and the voice behind Behind The Print, a podcast that explores the heart behind the image.

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