In Need Of A Tow - DOF

John: I like this one as well. The contrast between the deep rusty tone of the vehicle against the lighter tone of the rocks is very appealing. The detail in the vehicle is well seen against the oof background. Richard

Great image of Preston's first car (he bought it new). He could have done a better job on upkeep, though. Nicely done. 

Hey Paul,

I don't "Pop" in here very often, but I couldn't not stop by without commenting on this beauty.  This is OUTSTANDING; perhaps ranking up there as one of my favorites of yours.  The colors are wonderful and of course the subject matter tells a terrific story. But I think it's the soft focus lens application that really sets this one off for me; great use of the lens/equipment.

Love this!

Lon

Has anyone noticed something unusual about this image? It looks as though there is a windshield due to the lighter rocks directly behind it. It really plays with your mind. Love the colors in this image.

Thank you all for your reviews and comments here. The summer sunrise really aided with the exposure and the 150mm SF lens has some neat optional DOF things going for it.

@Lon, really good to see you on line here too. I hope all is going well in Livermore. 

@Igor, my brother and I were amazed to see exactly what you did in this scene with regard to the windshield. And we can't say we recall seeing that in the field. I wonder if it is not an optical illusion caused by that light colored long rock in the BG. Maybe that rock line tricks our eyes there. I can't imagine after all these years that the destructive types did not break it, unless it is a piece of Lexan type plexiglass maybe. But it surely would not be that clear after all these years and sun exposure.
But after getting up at 2am to make the trip I usually don't see and recall many things. I'll need a revisit now to take another look see.......

As Preston would say; research to continue.

EDIT: Mystery solved. Zooming in on the full size post processed image and the original transparency on the light table, it's an optical illusion. The BG rock actually ends and curves downward just before the left hand windshield pillar post.........

This is extraordinary Paul.  The windshield illusion is really fascinating, it took several looks to see what was really going on. The lighting is wonderful, bringing out the rich iron against the lighter rocks.  The Joshua Trees are a nice bonus giving this a great sense of desertion.  Congratulations on the WP.

Missed this one - excellent!
Love the rich maroon colour against the tans and greens.
The perspective on the old truck is perfect, exceptional detail, and the softly-blurred BG make this image a real standout.
Congrats on the fine WP!
Sandy