This book represents 35 years of photography…railroads, the suburban landscape, ironic juxtapositions…anything that caught my eye!



From the introduction by Ted Benson:

David Styffe’s vision is direct and disarmingly simple. Combining a lifetime of insight with an acute sense of aesthetics, along with a highly developed sense of irony, Dave makes the most of his time in the field. Trains are welcome, but not required. Often, the railroad and its varied surroundings are simply the gateway to a larger canvas. In concert with such artists as David Plowden, the journey beyond the tracks has become a destination unto its own. In these moments, it doesn’t matter if the nearest train is in your face or 100 miles away.



From my Preface:

I’ve often joked about writing my autobiography (as if anyone would care to read that) with the title *It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time*. In some ways, this is my autobiography in pictures. These are the places I’ve been and the things that have caught my eye. Making these images did seem like a good idea at the time, just as sharing this collection does now. I hope you agree.