I've always thought that when old trucks go to die, their final drivers seem to park them in a spot that will be perfect for photography some day. That's kind of them.
This truck was found when we were leaving the dinosaur dig in northern Montana. Sometimes it pays to get off the main road and drive around these tiny old towns like Rudyard. Small, out-of-the-way towns are always fun to drive through, but I try to get off the main street and do random zig-zagging looking for nicely composed scenes... old trucks... you know, the sorts of things that are just sitting around waiting for a photo.
Also, you may notice a new feature go live today (or soon) at some point on the blog. It's called the Meebo Bar, and I think you'll like it! The best feature, to me, is the ability to drag a picture and very easily share it. I think you know that I invite you all to share these works freely with your friends, and this should make it easy and fun.
from the blog at www.stuckincustoms.com
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Stuck in Customs 46 months ago | reply
thanks! :)
X-Ray Dennis 46 months ago | reply
I think those tires still have air! I bet this truck is still working.. Great shot.
Tante Bluhme's 46 months ago | reply
Very very beautiful !!
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Andy Bokanev [deleted] 46 months ago | reply
Excellent job dude!
wans2pics 46 months ago | reply
wow . im impressed. no grey halos. way to go!
Buddha's Ghost 46 months ago | reply
Nice one!
unicoletti 46 months ago | reply
Definitely one of your most realistic HDRs!
Sarah Shiri 46 months ago | reply
fine, very very great photo
Insight Imaging: John A Ryan Photography 46 months ago | reply
wow just stunning!!
Xindaan 46 months ago | reply
Very nice composition.
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fabian.vervelde 46 months ago | reply
Awesome HDR!
Michael C Butler 46 months ago | reply
I've got to agree, there is just something about a rusty truck in the grass....
Fiora 46 months ago | reply
Beautiful photo. I love zig-zagging through Kentucky for the same reasons.
Dal_1970 46 months ago | reply
Great shot - love these old trucks - so much character
One from a recent show..
India Whiskey 45 months ago | reply
Great colours, and what an interesting mood you've set with the subject and composition. It's wonderful!
mickdegenphoto 38 months ago | reply
very cool. Old cars/trucks + hdr or UV lens filter = awesomeness
ir guy 38 months ago | reply
nice
DexNVisions 36 months ago | reply
I Have an Old Bus lol
Miffles 36 months ago | reply
I have always, since a child, had an extreme affection for old trucks, round-bodied stepsides, particularly the ones with wooden slats on the bed sides... This is wonderful!
Ed_PFF ~ in & out, now & then... 13 months ago | reply
Wonderful composition, colors, contrast, and processing ~ excellent capture!