1st place
gold star award
Eric Williams
united states Photo © Eric Williams
title
Junction 18
While his images span the breath of the American railroad system, many of the images are made close to his home, with some featuring the commuter rail systems that are integrated into daily life for many, including Eric.
With a deep understanding of the historical, economic, technological and cultural place of the railroad, Eric infuses his images with a subjective and emotional response that reflects his vision of the railroads within the American psyche.
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entry description
A CTA train passes through Junction 18 interlocking on Chicago's famous 'L' line. Street lighting from the intersection of Wells and Lake streets beneath provides the yellow glow and shows off the elevated structure from this vantage. This scene is captured from the adjacent parking garage which provides a very accessible view onto one of the world's busiest railroad junctions.about the photographer
Eric is a professional Creative Director with a passion for railroad themed fine art photography. He resides in Millburn NJ, and travels by train and subway daily to his Manhattan employer. While formally trained as an industrial designer, he is a self-taught photographer who combines his varied vocations and love of design, minimalism, and narrative to create imagery that highlights the relationship between people and the contextual environment of the railroad.While his images span the breath of the American railroad system, many of the images are made close to his home, with some featuring the commuter rail systems that are integrated into daily life for many, including Eric.
With a deep understanding of the historical, economic, technological and cultural place of the railroad, Eric infuses his images with a subjective and emotional response that reflects his vision of the railroads within the American psyche.
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