From The Shadows of the Past

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 20, 20041,716 views9 comments

I drive past this old truck all the time. It's fascinating how the area around it changes through the seasons. I have to stay on one of the two roads, and I sure have gotten funny looks from people who drive past. I guess they don't think it's worth a second look. I think it's a really neat old truck!
Minolta A1, 1/60 sec, F5.6, ISO 100, 200 mm equiv, slight crop, levels, saturation and USM.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 20, 2004 at 3:50 PM

I love it Anne! Well worth shooting in my book! You could show us several with the different seasons and I would love it.

The elements that make this so good IMO are the truck (of course), the light on the grass, the light on the BG, and the wildflowers throughout to add some color. Way nice!

Nathan

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Comment posted by beth summer on August 20, 2004 at 4:08 PM

Ditto Nathan's comments. Lighting is great here

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Comment posted by Lee Robinson on August 21, 2004 at 12:40 AM

Well seen and nicely done, Anne.

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Comment posted by Hank Pennington on August 21, 2004 at 2:48 AM

Wow Anne! What a find! This is my favorite generation of trucks, and I would be torn between photographing it and trying to buy it. Superb exposure and framing.

Do I detect a little fall color in the grass?

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Comment posted by Tom Guffey on August 21, 2004 at 11:21 AM

Anne,
What a find! I wouldnt change a thing, and the light is superb! Nicely done!

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Comment posted by William Vrolyk on August 21, 2004 at 11:32 PM

I immediately thought of the construction of the Alaskan highway when I saw this shot. I find it amazing the windshields are still (mostly) intact. A nice relic of the past put into pasture.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Comment posted by Anne K on August 22, 2004 at 2:42 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone. Yeah, Nathan, I think I'll try to remember exactly where I stood and take more pictures of this through the year. I love that spotlight!!!

Hank, the people that own it are old-time homesteaders; I don't know if they'd sell it or not!

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on August 22, 2004 at 10:55 PM

Photographers seem to be fascinated by old trucks. Usually the pictures are are more close-up. I like the way put the bright yellow grasses in the fore.

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Comment posted by Juza on August 23, 2004 at 1:18 PM

Hi Anne,
I like it. Old things have a particular fascination...
Here you have a nice combination of elements

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