Thanks to zoom lenses with truly accessible focal ranges, I’m able to choose an angle of view that limits the background and compose shots with real depth that include greenery in front of the lens.
Daisuke Yamashita
Daisuke YamashitaJapan
Born in 1987 in Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Nihon University, College of Art, Department of Photography. After working for a railway photography production company, became independent in 2023.
His lifelong love of railways led him to photography, and eventually to creating works with railways as his main stage. Through railways—viewed both as geometric industrial objects and as part of an organized transportation system—he seeks to express the presence of people and nature.
His work includes photography for railway company PR materials, advertisements, calendars, and TV commercials; shooting and writing for railway and camera magazines; and teaching railway photography seminars.
Representative Director of Office YAMASHITA Co., Ltd. Member of the Japan Railway Photographers Society (JRPS).
Exhibitions
2018 – Solo Exhibition “SL Preservation Site,” Fuji Photo Gallery Ginza
2021 – Solo Exhibition “Depicting Railways,” Olympus Gallery Tokyo / Minamimorimachi Art Gallery
2023 – Group Exhibition “Railway Love,” Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts
Website: http://www.daisuke-yamashita.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamadai1987
The OM SYSTEM’s lightweight design changes the way you take photos. I stuff my OM-1 Mark II and a few lenses into a plain bag and start my journey on a gently rocking train. Some days are casual like that, and on others, I bring more lenses than I know what to do with and climb a mountain looking for a specific shot. Some days are more purposeful like that. No matter how the days start, I love railway photography. The OM SYSTEM isn’t just compact and lightweight. The cameras and lenses are packed with hidden expressions that allow you to take on sudden challenging spots you find inspiring. No matter the shooting style and no matter where you go, their convenience is a powerful ally.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Constant aperture f2.8, compact, lightweight, high-performance super telephoto zoom lens