Chevy Belair

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Week 33, August 17-23, 2025 – Red Car Shows

August 23rd, 2025

“Sunlit Gold & Chrome”

August 19th, 2025

the classic car

This is the “classic car” – the 55 to 57 Chevy Belair, a true work of art. Its very interesting to see the style and design change each year; a 1955 Belair shows what the new style will be, but the details are more reserved, and by the time the “57 Chevy” came out, “reserved” was not the word you would use for the car at all.

Week 29, July 20-26, 2025 – Elgin History Museum Car Show

“1950’s Space Plane”

July 20th, 2025

chrome & red

Let’s just assume at this point that I won’t tire of hood ornaments. (Spoiler… there’s another photo of one this week too!) This is the same 1955 Chevy that I used for my 24 photo challenge as well, so if you want to see 20+ more images of this car, click here.

The Apple Photo Challenge: 1955 Chevy Coupe

July 13th, 2025

photo challenge

Shortly after I’d taken my first photos of the apple for the original photo challenge, I was editing a photo that I’d taken of a Duesenberg, and it occurred to me that I should take the photo challenge at a car show. So today, while at the Elgin History Museum’s car show, I chose a red 1955 Chevy Coupe. I followed the same pattern as with the apples: no bracketing, each shot is planned, every shot is unique. I took 29 images, and I have 25 photos to show below.

Week 23, June 8-14, 2025 – Car Shows

June 14th, 2025

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“Curves & Chrome”

June 12th, 2025

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original and creative

Well, I did mention that there are so many red cars at car shows, but there are also so many mid-50’s Chevy coupes. And while I love their style and beauty, it is definitely harder and harder to find that original and create photo.

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“Skyward Symbol”

June 8th, 2025

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an abstracted car…

an abstracted car…

During a chat with some friends, our conversation wandered past the topic of “how do you know that you have captured a great photo?”

When it comes to photos from car shows, I love to capture a new view, a new angle, a new interpretation. Only sometimes does it lead to a “great” photo, but it is a continual challenge to my skills as a creative photographer … to create an image that I haven’t seen before of a car that I’ve seen hundreds of times.

~ 1956 Chevrolet Belair coupe

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Week 12, March 23-29, 2025 – Car Shows, week 2

March 29th, 2025

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“Flying Away”

March 29th, 2025

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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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“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.

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

July 6th, 2024

“Candy Apple Red”

July 5th, 2024

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

January 6th, 2024

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“Smooth Lines”

January 4th, 2024

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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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