The purpose of this website is to share some of my photographs. My goals are to document images of train stations, people, trains and railroad landscape in the early part of the 21st century. In some situations I call myself a railroad photographer but my focus is less on train equipment; i.e. smoking locomotives pulling a grade, but rather my interest is in the cultural and physical geography of passenger rail travel in the United States. Since I work primarily in California my images reflect that geography. I have received awards at the college I attend, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill California where there is a photography program in the art department. My inspiration to make photographic art is from Nicole White who is a DVC professor and department head.

My original camera endeavor was on track and field competition, focusing on athletes, their fans, families and friends; because I have experience as an accomplished high hurdler and hurdle coach. My inspiration for my early style came from a personal friend and wonderful teacher, Rob "Shawdog" Helfman. Rob maintains a superlative catalog of photos to chronicle Crenshaw High School sports (LA Calif) here on Flikr. See www.shawdog.com .

I hope these pictures are be enjoyed by all. Happy train rides!

These images are Copyright © Albert Borden 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.

They May Be Freely Distributed, Copied, or Downloaded Without Charge For Non-Commercial Use Only and then Only With Attribution. In legal terms that means "Photograph by Albert Borden"

No derivatives are allowed -- they must be used as is. Do not repost, republish, or transmit them as your own work, as copyright infringement action will be vigorously pursued under the terms of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. If you need permission for commercial use of these images, please contact me directly.

I welcome any comments you might have on these photos or suggestions about this site by sending email to: aborden65@yahoo.com

About me - I retired from Health Care IT and pursue a variety of artistic endeavors. I coached high school hurdle athletes and once competed in the 110m hurdles. I am married with 3 stepsons; who are a high school educator, a software engineer, and a college student.