Tagged: car

Week 34, August 25-31, 2024 – Name Plates

August 31st, 2024

 

 

“Red & Yellow Chrome”

August 31st, 2024

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“Wrap Around Lights”

August 30th, 2024

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“Reflection”

August 29th, 2024

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“Engine Vent”

August 28th, 2024

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“Royal Blue Sky”

August 27th, 2024

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“928 Bumper”

August 26th, 2024

muddy cars

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Since many of the cars were crowded or muddy, I had to come up with a different strategy for photographing at Sonny Acres Farm. So I turned to the iconic nameplates that showed up, including the embossed Porsche on this 928.

“The Prancing Horse”

August 25th, 2024

muddy car show

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ChiTown Exotic Car Club hosted a car show at Sonny Acres Farm. It may have been the oddest site that I’ve been to for a car show; and it had been rainy recently, so it was very muddy. Overall, I did see quite a few rare cars, but it was very difficult to capture interesting photos due to the large crowd and the fact that the cars were so tightly packed.

Week 33, August 18-24, 2024 – Engines

August 24th, 2024

 

 

Under the Hood, 7 of 7

August 24th, 2024

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Under the Hood, 6 of 7

August 23rd, 2024

self painted?

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I looked inside of this car and thought, “Did he have to pay someone to paint the engine parts to match the car? Or maybe he painted it all himself?”

Under the Hood, 5 of 7

August 22nd, 2024

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Under the Hood, 4 of 7

August 21st, 2024

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Under the Hood, 3 of 7

August 20th, 2024

red details

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I love the fact that this car’s owner has chosen red accents for his engine but left the dipstick blue. It’s perfect.

Under the Hood, 2 of 7

August 19th, 2024

unique pickup

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This engine sits flat underneath the Corvair’s “pickup” bed; making it even more of an oddity, not simply because it’s a van front end with a pickup back end.

Under the Hood, 1 of 7

August 18th, 2024

under the hood…

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I tend to capture the outside of cars at car shows; I’d say only 5% of my photos are of under the hood or inside the cabin. However, sometimes an engine is visually interesting – this engine is from a Cars & Coffee back in 2022.

Week 30, July 28 – August 3, 2024 – Classic Car Show

August 3rd, 2024

 

 

“Automotive Perfection”

August 3rd, 2024

Sure, if you go to a classic car show, the mid-50’s Chevy BelAirs are almost as popular as the late 60’s Mustangs, but it’s for a reason. The BelAirs are simply rolling works of art … absolutely stunning, eye catching, and head turning.

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Sure, if you go to a classic car show, the mid-50’s Chevy BelAirs are almost as popular as the late 60’s Mustangs, but it’s for a reason. The BelAirs are simply rolling works of art … absolutely stunning, eye catching, and head turning.

“Is That a VW?”

August 2nd, 2024

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“Rims Within Rims”

August 1st, 2024

that red

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Another wonderful photo from the Elgin History Museum’s annual Classic Car Show. Everyone knows what a 1957 Chevy Belair looks like, so it’s always challenging to find a unique take on this incredibly classic of the classic cars. But, if there’s a late 60’s muscle car with awesome rims next to it? Well, now that’s kinda unique.

“Chrome Highlights”

July 31st, 2024

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“Windswept Droplet”

July 30th, 2024

unknown car

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…someday I will learn to take a photo of the entire car, or at least of the tag with the car’s information at car shows, but the day that I photographed this car was not that day…

“Muscle Car Blue”

July 29th, 2024

the perfect shade

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If you attend too many car shows, you may begin to get bored of all of the late 60’s Mustangs. Don’t get me wrong, their a beautiful car, but after you’ve seen the 400th, you may want to photograph literally anything else.
Unless you see the perfect shade of blue with perfect chrome accents… In that case, it may rekindle your joy in photographing Ford’s wonderful muscle car.

“Drip, Drip, Drop”

July 28th, 2024

water drops

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Earlier in the morning, before the Elgin History Museum’s Classic Car Show technically started, there were a few showers that rolled through. While most of the cars arrived after the rain or their owners cleaned the cars off, this dripping wet Thunderbird lent itself to some unique photos.

Week 26, June 30 – July 6, 2024 – Rockford Cars & Coffee

July 6th, 2024

 

 

“Pop the Windshield”

July 6th, 2024

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“Candy Apple Red”

July 5th, 2024

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“Grand Sport”

July 4th, 2024

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“1950’s Chrome”

July 3rd, 2024

what car is this?

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Once you’ve gone to your third car show, you’ve seen the “normal” cars – the 1994 and newer Mustangs, the 57 Chevys, and the brand new Corvettes. But every once in a while you see an unusual car like this one. Did I keep track of what car this was? No, of course not.

“A Different Turbo-Jet”

July 2nd, 2024

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“Big Blue Eyes”

July 1st, 2024

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“Classic Chrome”

June 30th, 2024

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Week 25, June 23-29, 2024 – Hoods & Ornaments

June 29th, 2024

 

 

“Chrome Statement”

June 29th, 2024

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“Here, Take This Wheel”

June 28th, 2024

greek or roman

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I’m certain that the goddess is holding something from greek or roman legend, but to me it looks like a discus or a small tire and made me chuckle.

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“Flying Away”

June 27th, 2024

flying bird

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Who decided that a flying bird was the best emblem for this Ford’s hood ornament? What person walked into a business meeting and said “Yeah, I think a chicken looking bird is perfect!”

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“Chrome Luxury”

June 26th, 2024

Every time that I have been to the Wauconda Cruise Night, there is at least one Duesenberg at the end of the main street. They’re absolutely spectacular cars, and I love photographing them! …view older images with the thumbnails below…  

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Every time that I have been to the Wauconda Cruise Night, there is at least one Duesenberg at the end of the main street. They’re absolutely spectacular cars, and I love photographing them!

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“Perfect Purple”

June 25th, 2024

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“A Leap Forward”

June 24th, 2024

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“Three Shields”

June 23rd, 2024

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Week 23, June 9-15, 2024 – Red to Yellow Spectrum

June 15th, 2024

 

 

“What Most People See”

June 15th, 2024

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“McLaren S Curve”

June 14th, 2024

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“Like the Blazing Sun”

June 13th, 2024

orange mustang

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Whenever I attend car shows, I try to take some time to walk through the spectator’s parking lot. This Mustang was just sitting there, looking angry, waiting for someone to take a photo.
While I was taking the photo, another Mustang owner parked right next to this car and asked me if it was my car – sadly no.

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“The Original Z”

June 12th, 2024

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“German Distinction”

June 11th, 2024

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“Holding the Front Down”

June 10th, 2024

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“Spider Eyes”

June 9th, 2024

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Week 17, April 28 – May 4, 2024 – a few more cars

May 4th, 2024

 

 

“Black & White Ride”

May 4th, 2024

monochrome ride

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Sometimes photos just work better in monochrome, but this photo was nearly monochrome all by itself. This Corvette was pristine white and all of the dark accents were DARK – including the windows. Normally I’ll give a nod to the driver of a nice, well kept car like this one, but I don’t know if there was even a human driving it because the window tint was so dark.

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“Cutting the Air”

May 3rd, 2024

everyone’s seen a Lamborghini…

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At nearly every car show or meet, it’s difficult to get a great photo of a “cool” car. However, capturing an iconic detail is often a matter of patience.

Everyone has seen a photograph of a Lamborghini which makes photographing a Lamborghini in a unique way an interesting challenge.  How can I photograph this famous supercar in a way that is familiar but also new and interesting?  The direct sunlight helped so much in this photo, bringing out the shine in the rim and the paint job, but I am also fond of the double point in the nose of the car.

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“Angry Eyes”

May 2nd, 2024

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“Copper M Power”

May 1st, 2024

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“Pure American Muscle”

April 30th, 2024

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“Lowered RS”

April 29th, 2024

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“Lemon Lime Speed”

April 28th, 2024

highlighter

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As we were walking out of a store in South Elgin, we watched this highlighter colored McLaren drive by. He parked a few lots down, so naturally I walked over to take a few photos.

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Week 14, April 7-13, 2024 – Geneva Hood Ornaments

April 13th, 2024

 

 

“Timeless Lines”

April 13th, 2024

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“Old Bricks, New Curves”

April 12th, 2024

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“Sun Dial”

April 11th, 2024

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“Aerodynamic Hairstyle”

April 10th, 2024

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“An Extra Wheel”

April 9th, 2024

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“On the Ski Jump”

April 8th, 2024

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“Wind Tunnel”

April 7th, 2024

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Week 53, December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024 – End of the Year

January 6th, 2024

 

 

“Smooth Lines”

January 4th, 2024

hot rod at a car show

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What’s cooler than a fully tricked out hot rod?
Wauconda Cruise In always puts on a good show, and this year, I was able to attend in both July and August.

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Week 51, December 17-23, 2023 – Street Photography

December 23rd, 2023

     

     

“Framing a Shot”

December 23rd, 2023

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September Cars – “Immaculate Interior”

October 1st, 2023

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September Cars – Week 4, September 24 – October 1, 2023

September 30th, 2023

 

 

September Cars – “Ranchero Wagon”

September 30th, 2023

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September Cars – “Instant Classic”

September 29th, 2023

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September Cars – “Sunlit Hot Rod”

September 28th, 2023

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September Cars – “Bel Air Reflection”

September 27th, 2023

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September Cars – “1950’s Blush & Chrome”

September 26th, 2023

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September Cars – “Open Engine Concept”

September 24th, 2023

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September Cars – Week 3, September 17-23, 2023

September 23rd, 2023

 

 

September Cars – “Pea Green Spare”

September 23rd, 2023

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September Cars – “For Sale: $50,000”

September 22nd, 2023

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September Cars – “60’s Cockpit”

September 21st, 2023

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September Cars – “Low Rider”

September 20th, 2023

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September Cars – “Is That Blue or Green?”

September 19th, 2023

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September Cars – “Just Hop In”

September 18th, 2023

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September Cars – “Into the Wind”

September 17th, 2023

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September Cars – Week 2, September 10-16, 2023

September 16th, 2023

 

 

September Cars – “Fins & Flags”

September 16th, 2023

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September Cars – “3 Lights & an Arrow”

September 15th, 2023

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September Cars – “Flaming Lights”

September 14th, 2023

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September Cars – “Oldsmobile Curves”

September 13th, 2023

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September Cars – “Flared Nostril”

September 12th, 2023

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September Cars – “Million Dollar Blue”

September 11th, 2023

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September Cars – “Shades of Italian Yellow”

September 10th, 2023

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September Cars – Week 1, September 3-9, 2023

September 9th, 2023

 

 

September Cars – “Everything Shimmers”

September 9th, 2023

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September Cars – “Bentleys Give You Wings”

September 8th, 2023

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September Cars – “Cautious Yellow”

September 7th, 2023

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September Cars – “Now That’s a Hot Rod!”

September 6th, 2023

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September Cars – “Smooth Lines”

September 5th, 2023

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September Cars – “Seeing the Reflection”

September 4th, 2023

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