Infinite America, Part 2A: How to take pictures through a window

I made this photo through the window of a speeding train. Notice there are no reflections from the glass. Here's how to do it.

You'll need three pieces of equipment: a camera with filter mounting threads on its lens; a rubber lens hood; and a tripod. If you're shooting film, get some ISO 400 film; digital shooters can just crank up their ISO until they get...oh, 1/500 at f/8 will be plenty good. You don't need a gyrostabilizer to get good photos - which is a good thing because they are very pricey.

The procedure is very simple: push the camera right up against the window until the lens hood forms a seal all around.

Once you have your images back you'll probably have to color-correct them; the windows on Amtrak trains are darkened for passenger comfort, which makes your photos look like they were shot through a tobacco filter.