1927 Dodge - Bodie, CA.

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted October 11, 20157,748 views7 comments

No doubt this spot has been shot a million times over the years, so this is my version from MANY years ago now reworked as a B&W.

Not too much to add beyond I'd posted this here earlier today, but found brush strokes in some sky areas......UGH! Took a complete re-scan and do-over of the original color version. B&W processed in NIK Silver Efex Pro2.

Full disclosure: I did remove a pile of mine tailings that was located between the two petrol pumps and the truck in the background area. It was very bright and immediate eye draw.

Thank you in advance for your C&C's and please review the LARGER version too.

Mamiya RB67 ProSD - Mamiya 90mm lens - Velvia 50

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 12, 2015 at 7:21 AM

Well the only Dodge I owned was a 74 Challenger with a small block 318 under the hood.. Took it to 120 one night on the Santa Ana freeway after a swing shift.. Was 20 something, my only excuse blush I think you've done a fine job of presenting this one from MANY years ago. Looks great in the LP, nice work Paul devil

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 12, 2015 at 5:43 PM

A classic scene. Fill 'er up.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 12, 2015 at 6:41 PM

B&W looks very good here, Paul. Both the truck and the pumps look ready-to-go, just waiting for the attendant to show up. Those houses trailing back along the road add some fine depth to the view and help tell the story. Well done.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 17, 2015 at 2:36 PM

Hi Paul This image brings about a nostalgic mood . It shows us the good old days .. love the B&W processing

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM

This looks real nice, Paul. B&W was a great choice for this, and you did a nice job with the conversion. Bodie is certainly an intriguing place.

--P

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 20, 2015 at 8:37 PM

This photo takes you back in time - I've never seen a photo of this if that makes you feel better! Tons of detail in this image which made it perfect for B&W. Really love that old shell sign too.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on November 8, 2015 at 10:35 PM

Paul,
This is a killer image. Love the angle, the black & white and the setting. Simply wonderful!

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