50's Flashback: Tail Light

Posted by Twelvebit (Victoria, United States) on 31 March 2009 in Transportation.

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Comments (14)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Excellent!!! Superbly composed!!!

31 Mar 2009 5:22am

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

This is composed really well. There's more to look at within the photo than first meets the eye. Excellent shot.

31 Mar 2009 5:36am

Craig@Random Ramblings from Herts, United Kingdom

I can't say more than has been said already, even more tantalising than the last shot. Super work.

31 Mar 2009 5:57am

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Attractive contrast and cool compo. I like the colours too.

31 Mar 2009 8:47am

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Lovely detail . . the sparkle against the dulled paint job is great.

31 Mar 2009 3:22pm

24x36mm from London, ON, Canada

This is an awesome combination of colors flowing from ground to body, and then to taillight. The red and amber works well with the focus and really draws attention for the eye.

31 Mar 2009 3:35pm

grant from kansas city, United States

as this photo came up, so did the the luneberg travelers singing "you must have that true religion." it was eerie, felt like a perfect fit, transportation to another time and place. fantastic photo!!!

31 Mar 2009 4:40pm

@grant: I've been experiencing that lately with the music to Mad Men.

Peter from Netherlands

Antonioni (Michelangelo), did that once. Lovely picture!

31 Mar 2009 7:59pm

@Peter: Funny, I like Antonioni, love L'avventura and L'eclisse, and so did two others of my favorite directors --Kubrick and Tarkovsky.

observing from North West, United Kingdom

A really cool shot, the tail light has real pulling power.

1 Apr 2009 2:24am

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Not only was it a great find, but your capture is wonderful and processing superb.

1 Apr 2009 4:21am

Turnbill from Maine, United States

I'm a sucker for old cars. Great composition and processing. I like the big speaker propped up on the rear deck - says something about the owner.

1 Apr 2009 10:58am

@Turnbill: How about a sticker on the dash that says "May my Hamster of doom rain coconuts on your pitiful city."

Amir from Tehran, Iran

Do they leave these iconic machines outside, exposed to elements? Is this a private collection, or a junkyard! and if it's later, for what purpose, parts?

1 Apr 2009 2:15pm

@Amir: There was just these two vehicles parked in an alley right next to where I took the abandoned machine photo I posted last Friday. I think they were in drivable condition, or at least something close to it.