International Dash

Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 25 March 2008 in Transportation and Portfolio.

The dashboard of an old International pickup truck.

These old cars belong to a friend of mine. Her husband collects and restores them...these are some of the leftovers. I found that photographing cars is much more challenging than it looks. I applaud those who make it look so easy.

March 2008.

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Comments (15)

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

I've been enjoying this series. I really like this one, for it's dreamy feel and the soft light. Nicely done.

25 Mar 2008 8:10am

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

So elegant in its simplicity, and the soft light and DOF add a dream-like effect to the scene. Really nice!

25 Mar 2008 9:49am

Bonj from Jefferson City, United States

Looks like you might be shooting through the window. Is that the reflection of an old blue car behind you. I like the old Internationals. I had a 1977 International Harvester Scout II with the 345cu in (yes back in the day of cubic inches). I really enjoyed it even though it was rusting away. Anyway, nice shot. I like the natural light that appears to be coming through some broken glass.

25 Mar 2008 11:09am

@Bonj: Yes, this is shot through the window...I wanted to get a shot without the window, but I really liked how the reflection added a bit of interest so I kept it. Thanks, Bonj.

paulski from Muncie, United States

and so we move inside. very nice; i really like this photographic endeavor of yours. well done..

25 Mar 2008 12:46pm

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada

Melissa, because it was taken through the window, it gives to the picture an "older and soft effect" that I love". Great picture, as usual :o)

25 Mar 2008 3:05pm

danthro from Suburbia, United States

neat shot. i like the light but i think my favorite part is the detail on those knobs under the "international" sign.

25 Mar 2008 4:02pm

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

This is beautiful, a fantastic photo of a work of engineering art. Great series.

25 Mar 2008 4:39pm

@Richard_Irwin: Thank you so much, Richard. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Nick Edens from Toledo, United States

Love it!! Excellent muted colors. Love the composition as well.

25 Mar 2008 6:05pm

Melissa from Layton, UT, United States

Nice shot! I love the vintage look!

25 Mar 2008 7:51pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Wow, leave you alone for 1 day and you post the best one yet in the series. I love the reflection in this. The light is perfect and you have filled the photo with the subject. Great work Melissa.

26 Mar 2008 7:20pm

@Graham Russon: Thank you very much, Graham. I too love the reflection. :)

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

Nice light and shadows!

26 Mar 2008 7:54pm

Will from Gainesville, United States

love the warm light, textures and details...great shot:)

28 Mar 2008 3:14am

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

The light and soft reflection is incredible, Melissa. OUtstanding!

28 Mar 2008 2:07pm

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

Reminds me of Wallace's and Gromit's dashboard.

29 Mar 2008 3:19pm

James from Rice Lake, United States

Awesome shot! Lighting is simply perfect, those knobs are great, the light brings out the texture of the corrosion, and the slight reflection in the window just adds to the look. The shifter makes a great point of interest as well. This is my favorite as well, Well done!

29 Mar 2008 9:21pm

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