Steam locomotive photography
My own photographic presentation of steam locomotives. An immersive website built around the atmosphere of the pictures, yet fast and clear.
A photo-heavy website with no loss of speed
Brief
Present my own large collection of steam locomotive photographs so that the website has the strongest possible visual impact while staying fast and clear. The aim was not just to show photos, but to prove that a visually demanding website does not have to be slow.
Solution
A dark, restrained interface with a single strong accent, so that all the attention goes to the photographs themselves.
- An immersive full-screen intro where the photograph carries the whole atmosphere
- Image optimisation so the site loads quickly even with a large number of photos
- A carefully designed gallery with an emphasis on composition and readability
- Bilingual elements for Czech and international visitors
- Fully responsive on mobile, tablet and desktop
Result
The website works as a complete photographic presentation where atmosphere is the main message. It also proves that photo-heavy content can be handled without losing speed. The same approach suits accommodation, restaurants, tourism projects and e-shops, where visuals decide the first impression.
