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This photo is about Design, Composition, Highlight and Contrast. [Might as well throw a little...

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Uploaded on Feb 6, 2012

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Ok, I've almost worn out the Railroad theme here, but this model was just too amazing not to...

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Uploaded on Feb 4, 2012

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When I was taking this shot, some kids walked by and asked why I was taking pictures of toys in the...

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Uploaded on Jan 31, 2012

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This image strikes a very deep chord in me for some reason. Perhaps it's an echo from a past life. ...

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Uploaded on Jan 31, 2012

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Inspiration for this photo came about from visiting the SHORPY site that has an amazing collection...

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Uploaded on Jan 29, 2012

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It's 1954 and the Tucker is now 6 years old. The massive white wall tires have been replaced...

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Uploaded on Jan 22, 2012

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Ok, I had to do this. While digging through some transparencies from the '50's I had an "ah...

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Uploaded on Jan 20, 2012

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This map is directly based on my hometown of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The streets are the same but...

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Uploaded on Jan 17, 2012

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Talk about being in the right place at the right time; this sunset was gearing up as I was about to...

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Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

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The Giant Hand moves things around! [ I wanted to give a sense of scale in a humorous way ]

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Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

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I found this post card in a box of old photos and ephemera. It seems there were more than 51 Tuckers...

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Uploaded on Jan 8, 2012

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Velma had been putting away some extra cash for that "special something"; whatever that...

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Uploaded on Jan 7, 2012

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I wanted to start the new year with a photo shoot. This particular scene was inspired by an image...

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Uploaded on Jan 3, 2012

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This is almost a Glamour shot: high perspective, front and back view and dramatic lighting with an...

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Uploaded on Dec 29, 2011

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Here is the color version of the black and white shot I did awhile ago. I remember when Chevy came...

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Uploaded on Dec 29, 2011

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When I look at my diecast collection I find myself marveling at the level of detail in these...

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Uploaded on Dec 25, 2011

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There has recently been a big interest in the black and white photo I did of...

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Uploaded on Dec 24, 2011

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A little piece of automotive heaven in 1/24th scale. This was an out take from the West Coast...

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Uploaded on Dec 22, 2011

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