How to Shoot Landscape Masterpieces from Train Windows: A Detailed #TrainViewChina# Tutorial

Thomas Chu Photo

#China by Train# is a series I started shooting and launched last year, aiming to present the unique landscapes of today's China through train windows.

Many people are curious: what settings do I use to freeze the moments outside the window? And what techniques are needed to remove window reflections and capture scenes sharp both inside and outside?

In today's video tutorial, Thomas shares and demonstrates in detail.

In addition, #China by Train# is a large open-source crowdsourced photography project. After learning the ideas and techniques, you're welcome to try shooting on your own journeys and submit under the #China by Train# tag!

Video Tutorial

▶ Watch the video tutorial on Bilibili

China by Train — images from Tibet & Qinghai

China by Train — reader submissions

@coldcoldtown

@LeJardinDeWen

@SHOOTING_DOGMAN

@SHOOTING_DOGMAN

@采菇蘑的小娘姑

@喻晨轩ObsessiVeness

@哲人张某某

@AsIRam6 (Bilibili)

Main submission platforms:

Weibo #China by Train#

Kuaishou #China by Train#

Bilibili #China by Train#

Tuchong #China by Train#

Submission requirements: the view outside the window must be actually shot on a train within China (high-speed rail, EMU, regular train, light rail, subway, etc.). If the final image includes the train interior, the depicted train type should match the actual operation of the line where the exterior was shot.

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