And there was much rejoicing . . . Along with the recent Mile 81 and From a Buick 8 Stephen King book covers, I’ve also managed to land the cover for Christine, one of my favorite SK books. This is for the UK/Australian markets only, but I’m sure it’s available world-wide from amazon.uk. Yay! […]
Pee Dash
More hyperactive coloration from the Big M last weekend. Red, purple and lime gelled LED flashlights from at least 6 directions during a quick 104 second exposure. This ’56 Mercury is remarkably complete and intact, I’m sure John will find a new home for it soon.
The Spectral Pioneer
Rolled back out to The Big M Auto Salvage yard with Joe, Riki and Amy this weekend for my semi-annual visit. I like to go back every 6 months, give or take, so that the cars in the yard have a chance to turn over. I’m always amazed at the barn finds and derelicts that […]
The Rainbows of Your Mind
’58 Buick, shot at The Big M last July. Every Central Valley salvage yard uses raggedy old patio umbrellas to give their workers some shade in the 105° summer heat. Soon as I saw this one I knew I had to take advantage of it’s colors. I placed it in this spot to put the […]
Mike Mercury
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser at The Big M. Sold as “The Car of Tomorrow” this automobile was loaded with one of a kind space-age features. Probably the most bizarre and least imitated were these “Twin Jet” air intakes at the top corners of the windshield that sported small radio antennas. Imagine what that would do […]
1953 Cadillac
1953 Cadillac at the Big M salvage yard. In deep shade/total darkness, lit with LED flashlight.
San Francisco Chronicle Article
Been on the road for a few days doing a “secret alumni workshop” at Paul’s, and managed to miss a couple of things while I was gone. The most important being this article in the SF Chronicle! I’m constantly amazed at how much night photography has grown over the past few years. And then there’s […]
MOPAR Custom
Another salvage yard custom, it’s some kind of late 50s Chrysler product (edit: probably a ’59 Desoto). This whale is parked by the old barn/workshop at the Big M. Nosed, decked, roll panned, frenched, but painted rattle-can flat black and never finished. I’m sure this car will one day be completed by a new owner. […]
Spider Dodge, Spider Dodge, Does whatever a Spider Dodge Does
The spider bites are much worse now. Several more seem to have surfaced. All are deep red, swollen and hot. Several have bright red nipple-like protuberances in the centers. The ones on my hand are really painful and itchy. It’s strange how they took 2 days to really get bad. Hope they subside in the […]
