Author: Elrond Lawrence

  • Zoom program: The Poetry of Railway Bridges

    Lovers of bridges and great railroad photography will be thrilled with our June 30th Zoom program, featuring Todd Halamka, author and photographer of the Summer Railroad Heritage cover story, “The Poetry of Railway Bridges.” Join Todd as he expands upon his epic feature article examining the history, diversity, and beauty of railroad bridges. Todd approaches…

  • Conversations coming to Colorado on August 22

    Join us for CRP&A’s special one-day conference at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, August 22. Conversations Colorado will feature an outstanding lineup of railroad photography presenters, including Bill Botkin, Mel Patrick, Joe McMillan, Steve Patterson, John Crisanti, and more. We will also co-host an evening reception for members of CRP&A and…

  • David Plowden, 1932-2026

    We’re deeply saddened to report the passing of David Plowden, one of the giants in American photography and a friend of the CRP&A from its founding. Plowden passed away on May 4th, at age 93; memorial service plans have yet to be determined. “Getting to know David over the years ranks awfully close to the…

  • Zoom program: Four decades of Northeast rail photography with Ken Karlewicz

    Thanks to the nearly 150 who joined us Tuesday, May 12, for “Lure of the Rails,” an evening with Northeast photographer Ken Karlewicz. Ken developed an early appreciation for photography after receiving a Brownie Hawkeye camera from his father at age nine. His fascination with railroads began early as well, inspired by countless visits to…

  • Zoom program: “Focus on Texas” spotlights Springer and Lamb railroad photography

    This program is available at the Center’s YouTube page, below. See railroading in the Lone Star State through the eyes of J. Parker Lamb and Fred Springer, two photographers who spent much of their lives in Texas, and who both donated their work to the Center for Railroad Photography & Art. Executive Director Scott Lothes…