Keep Smiling.
This old beat up VW bus is left to die in the far corner of a field yet it still finds a way to keep smiling! I try to keep this in mind as I am search for a new job! Things could always be worse at least i have my family to support me! And my Great flickr friends to reassure me!
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*Berto*, storem, shishani13, Ypsy, and 244 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Picture This1 . (85 months ago | reply)
Very nice work
u.linder (85 months ago | reply)
yeah cool, an old vw bus!!
in germany this old vw busses are called bully.
Amundn (85 months ago | reply)
Really cool, much details, The clouds seems almost like smoke from the top of the bus.
chop1n (85 months ago | reply)
This one is awesome. Where do you find all those wracks? When I look around I only see boring new cars :) .
han_solo (85 months ago | reply)
that sky behind, is almost like smoke from the van´s roof!!! hehehe
Jany (85 months ago | reply)
Really beautiful shot! I love the deep blue of the sky as a contrast to the beetle! Very well done!
shishani13 (85 months ago | reply)
yeah, it is smiling, despitewhatever she had gone through.
very nice picture, spreading hope I guess.
Ypsy (85 months ago | reply)
HDR Hippie car *gg*
I love your HDR work :-)
Lanele [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
This is a great hdr work. It seems like smoke climbs up from the roof. Amazing effect!
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Fotofever (85 months ago | reply)
Yes, the old V W bus does look like its roof is on fire, but it keeps on smiling! He also looks like a wise old owl......after all, he's seen a lot in his day.
digicla (85 months ago | reply)
Cool HDR effect, I like it!
Toni_V (85 months ago | reply)
Superb shot!
Christiaan Leever NL (85 months ago | reply)
haha cool! I have one of these hiding behind my pickup truck too! My truck isnt smiling though, it has a long straight mouth...
turbosatellit (85 months ago | reply)
great old hippie bully! it has seen better times!
charles196107109 [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
Way cool. I love this shot.
miketililing (85 months ago | reply)
superb HDR, and now i'm a little envious! :)
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malingo (85 months ago | reply)
Great image. Perhaps she is a relative of Herbie ;-)
Graniers (85 months ago | reply)
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cheeky and mature and clever and interesting lol isnt it, and its a grand image too
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fuguito (85 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Poor, good old Hippie-car. It really looks as if it's smiling.
fractalv (85 months ago | reply)
I am always inspired by your HDR work. I haven't yet mastered the technique, but results like yours are worth the hard work.
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Kevin Buchanan [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
So cool!
dawildrose00 (85 months ago | reply)
hahaha i like it
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Tsjeu (85 months ago | reply)
You should contact the Disneystudio's, maybe they'll do a HDR movie about your little friend. Toettoettoet.
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ßlϋeωãvε (85 months ago | reply)
The textures are nice but that dark sky makes it look like the VW is on fire. Part of me likes the green on the left, part of me wants to crop this square around the VW. Overall, a bit too obvious an HDR for my tastes.
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Lawrence Whittemore (85 months ago | reply)
i thought about a square crop but i liked the barbed wire fence on the left
toolbox counsellor (85 months ago | reply)
Love this image!!!!!
Kris Kros (85 months ago | reply)
This is awesome, Lawrence. WELL DONE.
Urban Disturbance (85 months ago | reply)
this is certainly a good subject but HDR does not always add to a pic, at least when it looks as artificial as in this image...
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Shari Diane (85 months ago | reply)
I truly thought it was on fire, so it would be better if they sky was lightened up and you played around with post-processing after doing HDR.
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ricko (85 months ago | reply)
The HDR effect on this ruins it.
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ritchielee (85 months ago | reply)
nice one ricko "The HDR effect on this ruins it"
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f/stopboy (85 months ago | reply)
noticed it on the, "explore" page! congrats!
chilsta (85 months ago | reply)
Certainly pretty tripped out, but I like the effect- it's a stunning image for me (added to the fact that I'm an old bus freak who's experimenting with HDR).
Whatever, nice one!
mad.melon [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
cool :)
Videoal (85 months ago | reply)
At first glance, I thought it was on fire, too. The poor thing looks kinda downcast.
nelgallan (85 months ago | reply)
spooky sky makes it look like it burning..
memeber in good standing anti-hdr local union 33... power to the brotherhoob!!!
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Simon Pais (85 months ago | reply)
i love the post process and the smiling thing.
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Lapsklaus (85 months ago | reply)
Sorry, I think the HDR ruins it. I guess it's good work and all, but I think the picture would be better of without it.
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mt_klaric (85 months ago | reply)
What s that smoke above?
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Redgum (85 months ago | reply)
I'm having an LSD flashback. That can't be my combie van...
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kellislose (85 months ago | reply)
Ha ha cute title...and caption....Great picture too!!! : )
dsevilla (85 months ago | reply)
Haha, nice photo and great title! :)
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Enrico Bolzan - PHOTOGRAPHER (85 months ago | reply)
good effect
zachstern (85 months ago | reply)
very nice - thanks for sharing and good luck on your job hunt
bfranco (85 months ago | reply)
Brilliant!! Definitely smiling at you (or us for that matter). Very cool. We don't need no....the roof is on fire. ;) Actually a lot of them would catch fire, so even if it wasn't on purpose, it's certainly relevant. As always, your HDR work is excellent, and don't worry, you'll find another job soon. :)
moon of the night (85 months ago | reply)
Great image & It\'s CooooooooOooooooooL
ggiggs (85 months ago | reply)
i love that!
kath & theo (85 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image!
Miss Aniela (85 months ago | reply)
great cute inspiring image. And yes good luck in your search for a new job!! x x
moviechick1010 (85 months ago | reply)
This photo has a weird effect on my eyes - I'm sure I like it. But I this series is kinda cool.