Monthly Archives: June 2012

Then and Now

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

This image was taken at the 2010 NSRA Streetrod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. I titled it “Then and Now” because of the juxtaposition of the modern form of travel, the jetliner, with the Buick which would have been the way … Continue reading →

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LaSalle Lenses

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I’ve always been a fan of automotive designs from Harley Earl who was the first Vice President of the Art and Color Division at General Motors. His most ambitious work began with the LaSalle line of cars which set the standard … Continue reading →

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REO Speedwagon

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

This REO Speedwagon was at the NSRA Streetrod Nationals last year. It was powered by the Buick Fireball Eight Engine I featured a few days ago. I’m sharing this because I think the way I chose to shoot it really … Continue reading →

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Tri-Five Beauty

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Among the lovers of the 1955 through 1957 Chevrolet the term “Tri-Five” is used to differentiate these models from the rest of their General Motors brethren. This gorgeous 1955 Chevy was parked at the Streetrod Nationals last year. I thought … Continue reading →

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Mighty Mercury

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

This 1946 Mercury coupe is the same car I used for my self portrait shot last week. I composed the image with the car coming at the viewer as if it were rolling out of the frame. Since one of … Continue reading →

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Urban Kaleidescopes

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Reblogged from walking around with a camera: After work tonight I started fiddling around with Photoshop.  It was immediately calming.  I started to play around with layers and to arrange mirror images.  Anyone who uses Photoshop long enough will probably … Continue reading →

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Navajo Highway

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

This image is from Arizona along the road out of Flagstaf heading east. I was taken by the alien looking landscape and decided to stop and shoot a few frames before heading east. I climbed up on one of the … Continue reading →

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Buick Fireball Eight

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

At the NSRA Streetrod Nationals you will see many creative uses for vintage engines. This Buick Dyna Flash Fireball Eight is one such engine. It was installed in a Reo roadster which made it a very unique combination. The car … Continue reading →

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Reflected Beauties

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

As I posted yesterday sometimes a photographer needs to try a different approach to a familiar subject. I attend several car shows every year in search of memorable images of automotive art. Given that there literally thousands of photographers who … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Ridge Roadster

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

I found this track style roadster last year at the NSRA Streetrod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. I really liked the way this car was built and it’s racing style but I didn’t want to just shoot it from a standing … Continue reading →

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