Need A Lift Ol' Timer?

[bluesbassman]

Last edited Sat Feb 11, 2012, 10:26 PM - Edit history (1)

Shot these two in both B&W and color. Given the subject it just seems more fitting in B&W, but with the new grass coming out underneath the color shot's kinda cool too. Didn't get a chance to talk to the owner, but the color and pinstriping on the International suggest it spent time as a fire truck.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. These are very nice, my dear bluesbassman!

I have to say that I'm really partial to the color shot...

But the b&w is charming too.

That red reminds me of fire engine red, or something like a very ripe tomato.

Beautiful!

Nice to see you!

[bluesbassman]

3. Thanks Peggy. I added a second color shot for you and ManiacJoe.

Glad you like them and nice to see you too.

[ManiacJoe]

2. I like the color version.

The rust seems to add lots of character.

[bluesbassman]

5. Thanks Joe. Added a second color shot.

You're right, the rust just doesn't sell as well in the B&W. Maybe if it was by itself it would be more dominant, but with the big truck it kind of washes out in B&W.

[handmade34]

4. Oh no...

it has to be B&W! love the shadows in the 2nd photo

[bluesbassman]

10. My pick was the 2nd too.

Glad you liked it.

[Solly Mack]

6. I like the last one best.

The BW is really nice but I enjoy the rust.

[bluesbassman]

11. Thanks Solly Mack. Rust never sleeps you know.

[Solly Mack]

15. Silly.

lololol

You're a hoot!!

[Little Star]

7. Love the subject! Like both b&w and color. Thanks!

[bluesbassman]

12. Thanks, and I'm glad you liked them Little Star.

[Mira]

8. COLOR! In this case

the color adds a lot. Love them!

[bluesbassman]

13. Thanks Mira. It would have been cool to get some elevation.

A sea of that green grass surrounding the trucks would really set off the colors. Glad you enjoyed the shots.

[Callalily]

9. What a grand old truck.

And I'm partial to the top photo!

[bluesbassman]

14. Thank you Callalily!

I've been meaning to take these shots for months, just never found the time when there was decent light. Made time on Saturday. Glad you liked them.