Ernest H. Robl

Location: Durham, NC, United States

Member Since: 27 October 1999

Professional Associations

 Travelwriters.com

Introduction

I have specialized in transportation (passenger and freight) and travel subjects for more than 35 years, though I have, at times, covered many other subjects, from politics to sports.

I have a degree in journalism and have also attended advanced workshops in technical writing. My early work included five years with United Press International (UPI) as a reporter and bureau manager.

I have always seen writing and photography as components of telling stories. I frequently supply illustrated features that consist of both my writing and photography. However, I also undertake projects where I provide only writing or only photography. I have an extensive stock photo file that falls into two general areas: transportation coverage (all modes, with emphasis on railroads and rail transit) and general geographic coverage (North Carolina and Virginia in the U.S.; Austria in Europe, with some coverage of other European countries.)

I've contributed content to a wide range of magazines, including American Heritatge, Executive Traveler, The History Channel Magazine, Home & Away, HSToday (Homeland Security Today), Railfan & Railroad, Railway Age, Trains, as well as several photography and business publications. I have supplied stock photography to most major textbook publishers.

I speak and read German fluently. I was born in Vienna, Austria, and came to the U.S. with my parents when I was a child. I have been a U.S. citizen for many years. I also have some basic knowledge of French.

I have an extensive Web site at

http://www.robl.w1.com

Experience & Expertise

I have specialized in transportation (freight and passenger) and travel subjects for more than 35 years. I have a leading stock photo collection in the area of transportation, with particular emphasis on railroads. However, I also provide general stock photo coverage of North Carolina, Virginia, and several European countries. I frequently write about photography and both transportation and travel.

Author of Amerca's Classic Railroad Places: A Geographical Dictionary of North American Railroad Locations and of Getting Serious about Photography: A Self-Paced Workshop for Expanding Your Photographic Skills and Vision. (Details on these and other books on my Web site.)

Publishing Credentials

The History Channel Magazine, Executive Traveler, HSToday (Homeland Security Today), Farm & Ranch Living, Business North Carolina, Petersen's PhotoGraphic, Arizona Republic, Anchorage Daily News, Los Angeles Times, BusinessWeek, Trains, Railfan & Railroad, RailNews, Railway Age, International Railway Traveler, most major textbook publishers. Author or editor of six books.

Awards Received

Order of the Long Leaf Pine, awarded by former Gov. Bob Scott for coverage of NC (while I was working for UPI). Army Commendation Medal and Bronze star Medal for servie in the U.S. Army as a military journalist.

Clips & Samples (View All 5)

Getting Serious About Photography (sample chapter), Self-published photo workshop book

Dover before the Channel Tunnel, Various newspapers

Excerpts from multiple features and analytical articles, Multiple magazines as indicated

The Basic Railfan Book (sample chapter), Self-published book

Slow side of the Danube, Various newspapers