Historic Americana at Donington Park

[LongQ]

53Chevy's truck from a few different angles. Superb patina. The shots don't do it justice being such a grey day.

[Balmoral Green]

Got any frontal pics? and what about the bullet holes

[LongQ]

Balmoral Green said:

Got any frontal pics? and what about the bullet holes

Didn't see any bullet holes!

I was going to work around to the front - did the back first as is was a little more sheltered from the wind so I had a chance to stand up! Also offered slightly better looking light at the time. And the rear view allowed me to exclude more content that, whilst nice, was not what I wanted in the shot.

Then it rained (again). And I used up a film on a race and decided I really could not be bothered to shoot any more shots as it was by no means an ideal day for it.

Now what it really needs is a nice sunnier day with less wind and a more photogenic backdrop. Well, that and someone behind the camera with a lot more flair!

>> Edited by LongQ on Thursday 6th April 22:31

[Boosted LS1]

It's a fookin shed!! But dead cool all the same , can't we put a few bullet holes in it? maybe a bit of blood on one of the wings Lets give it some thought! Saw him today and waved but he didn't see me.

Boosted.

[53chevy]

I remember seeing you taking the pictures now. I saw you behind the truck and I thought you'd slid down the grass bank at one point .
Some good pics there, thanks.
Roger.

[Ballistic Banana]

want one, something about them...just love to have one to bumb around in.

BB

[53chevy]

Boosted LS1 said:

It's a fookin shed!! But dead cool all the same , can't we put a few bullet holes in it? maybe a bit of blood on one of the wings Lets give it some thought! Saw him today and waved but he didn't see me. Boosted.

Shed ? - that's character that is !. Not sure about the bullet holes and blood - though I'm going into Nottingham Sat night in it so you never know !.
Sorry I didn't see you earlier - here's a wave back

[LongQ]

53chevy said:

I remember seeing you taking the pictures now. I saw you behind the truck and I thought you'd slid down the grass bank at one point . Some good pics there, thanks. Roger.

I thought I was going to slide down the bank! But had to make use of the opportunity to get a shot that would normally require lying on the ground!

When I have done some proper scans of the original negatives I'll burn a CD for you and arrange delivery.

[53chevy]

Cheers mate, that would be great.

[EmmaP]

Great shots Grant. Shame it was at Donny and not Oklahoma

Ah! The old I think I'll get a lower vantage point routine

[LongQ]

EmmaP said:

Great shots Grant. Shame it was at Donny and not Oklahoma Ah! The old I think I'll get a lower vantage point routine

Cheers Emma!

I wanted to get the 'snakes belly' view - seemed appropriate somehow - for the US at least, though maybe not Oklahoma. Does Oklahoma have snakes?

I think the paint layers on the cab offer an entire shoot subject by themselves! Sort of motoring version of all those edgy urban shots of dark alleys and used doorways. Maybe should get a tilt and shift lens though ... seems like the right sort of gear to have to shoot a pickup (absent bullet holes ...)

[Boosted LS1]

53chevy said:

Boosted LS1 said: It's a fookin shed!! But dead cool all the same , can't we put a few bullet holes in it? maybe a bit of blood on one of the wings Lets give it some thought! Saw him today and waved but he didn't see me. Boosted. Shed ? - that's character that is !. Not sure about the bullet holes and blood - though I'm going into Nottingham Sat night in it so you never know !. Sorry I didn't see you earlier - here's a wave back

You came down from Toton and turned right towards LE Thinking about that it was yesterday, not today. man, I've got jet lag, I need some rocket fuel for me nuclear burners!

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[53chevy]

Yes, I was on my way home from work - I'd been up since 5am so that's my excuse !.