photos from joshua l. smith
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I haven’t made it to any car shows this summer – a reflection of both busyness and a moderate lack of interest. If you forced me to talk about car shows, I’d say that I’ve created the images that I’m proud of and have moved on. But as these images show, I have a few more creative sparks left. I need to let them show up though; that’s the hard part.
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admiration
These cars harken back to a simpler time, and it’s always fascinating to see an older generation stare into an older car. I often wonder, does he remember his dad working on a Model A? Did he learn to drive on a similar car in the late 50’s or early 60’s? Or is he just admiring a 100 year old vehicle?
monochrome is old
Oh my goodness, this car’s plate made me laugh out loud at the show. And I think what made it funnier is the juxtaposition of the meme-worthy license plate and the 1930’s classic Ford Coupe. But, even without the plate, this car deserved to be captured as a monochrome.
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