# Scenic Active Railway Photography Robin and Talieson Coombes Captured the Beauty of Locomotives By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-12-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-and-talieson-coombes References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/my-modern-shop-robin-and-taliesin-coombes-train-photography) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/robinandtaliesin/) Father and son Welsh photographers Robin and Talieson Coombes captured these [spectacular shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) of steam locomotives in motion. The team sees them as “almost a living, breathing machine” and they believe these trains can still inspire awe and wonder even when they are no longer operated daily. Their passion for [photographing railways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series) led them to capture these breathtaking shots of trains passing through different landscapes, over bridges and leaving behind magical trails of smoke and team. Robin and Talieson Coombes captures a [variety of different angles and perspectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) of trains and the series will make you nostalgic for these olden choo-choo trains. The active train series has such a strong impact because in some images the trains seem so tiny but they trail enormous puffs of clouds behind them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scenic Railway Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture unique and breathtaking shots of trains in motion, showcasing the beauty of locomotives. - **Nostalgia-inducing Photography:** Photographers can tap into the nostalgia of old-fashioned choo-choo trains, evoking awe and wonder in viewers. - **Perspective Photography:** Exploration of different angles and perspectives of trains, creating visually stunning images that capture the imagination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the demand for unique, nostalgic, and visually stunning train photography to offer specialized services or sell prints. - **Tourism:** Railway companies and travel agencies can use scenic railway photography to promote tourist destinations and heritage train experiences. - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and interior designers can incorporate scenic railway photography into their offerings, catering to customers seeking nostalgic or visually striking artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Coal-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coal-infused-gin.md) - [Train Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-friends-game.md) - [Scenic Train Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Shapeshifting Railway Inspection Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railway-motorcycle.md) - [Railway-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulator-lighting.md)