I wanted to Congratulate C.Sam for a very nice article on ProtoPhotos in Run 273. The picture of N&W 611 model with Blue Ridge Mountains in the background looks so realistic! All his pictures are outstanding! Looking at those pictures this morning makes me miss living in that part of the country. I enjoyed looking at the extra pictures in Premium Members perk pages too. Sam, thanks for sharing these pictures and your article. Great job!
Ken
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I anxiously await it's arrival. I enjoy seeing the pics he posts regularly of his well designed layout - always makes it seem much larger than it is.
Even though I can view the online version I always feel the need to wait for the printed version. Then when I see the extra content online it's like seeing a 2nd issue 
--Greg
Could not happen to a nicer Forum member. Sam is top drawer and I value his friendship.
Yet another reason to keep an eye out for the mailman! I just saw him on the next street over...I hope he drops off my copy today!! Looking forward to it Sam! I'm sure it will be a great feature!
- Mike
There is nothing like natural light, and Sam has done a marvelous job of making his models look real by using "real" light.
Very well done.
Congratulation to C. Sam
Look forward to receiving run 273
The last issue on my work bench is 272
I enjoy reading articles about Model Railroad Photography.
Sam is my buddy and I have to say he is one great guy and modeler!! His photos are always beautiful and his joy for the hobby is inspiring!! Congrats my Friend!
Alan
Thanks fells for the kind comments. I would encourage all of you to try shooting your trains outdoors sometime. It gives you a whole new perspective on your models.
Someone posted a very nice shot of a Santa Fe E6 I think it was a month or so ago that I did a double-take on it looked so real. Had telephone lines and a nice sky in the background...
Yes, I thought it was a cool idea. And Sam kept it simple, just prop it up on the top of the car. Smart. Beautiful photos . . .
Well I am late to get on board, as usual. I saw the article was in the issue, but only got to read it last night, and realized Sam Hopkins is our very own c.sam. The photo beside the car is what finally tipped me off.
Sam, the article was inspiring. I love the Blue Ridge, having lived farther north in Virginia for 10 years, we visited that part often. I have seen photos where others do something similar as you, but your photos just jumped off the page! Also your car looks so much like the white 2004 Hyundai Sonata I drive, it grabbed my attention.
I am also intrigued because I have so little space right now in my home for a layout, that playing around with some outdoor photo ops sounds good. I think I will work on my own after our younger daughter's wedding next month. Right now, I hardly have time to think. 
Wonderful work, Sam.
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