Brad Pitt and I share the exact same birthday (month, day, year) outside of that, our stories diverge considerably. Mr. Pitt went on to become an internationally famous superstar, while I have led the much more interesting life of the starving artist. I come from a long line of storytellers (whose gift for gab stretches back through the mists of time to our native Ireland) and professional malcontents who were seemingly born to create something in the arts, be it music, writing, sculpture, painting, or photography. I started writing at age 12 with a screenplay with my cousin Ryan about a planet where everyone looked like Elton John entitled "Don't I Know You?" More screenplays followed, several of which received epic Super-8 production with budgets that sometimes ran up to $10. A few even had sound!  More writing followed: songs, poems, short stories, numerous unfinished novels, etc.. Somewhere in there was an attempt at being a rock star...
Still living at home, at age 22, my father dropped an elderly Nikromatt 35-mm film camera into my lap, in the hopes that I would "make a go of it" as a photojournalist. That didn't happen, but I did develop an abiding love of photography that along with writing and archival work have been among the chief passions of my life. When it comes to my photography, I try to be as creative as possible while at the same time striving for a documentary/archival quality. The only set rules I adhere to, when it comes to making pictures are: 1.) Try not to make the picture blurry, and 2.) Don't drop the camera.
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Comments (5)
Chipka
I like this picture and I am glad you finally posted it. Of course I don't know diddly-squat about cars, except that they're those things that get you from one place to another and are really expensive to maintain, especially in Chicago where you have to mortgage your house in order to pay the parking meters. But all of that aside, I love this shot because the back of this car looks like the front of a spaceship...and the sheer measure of technical skill that went into its design is apparent. Cars now look primitive because they aren't as richly detailed or as bold in their declarations of what they are...they look like shoes and electronic typewriters from the late 1980s. I love the colors and the rich textures and the weird haziness of the background. Nice shot...and the next time you're photographing in the presence of a doberman, take a piece of steak and feed the puppy. If it's a male, you've got a friend for life...if it's a female, well...good luck.
beachzz
I know about Rivieras, have a pretty funny story about one I won't relate here. I also know about fins and tails and what made them so hot back in the day. This is a great shot, the gold tones do give it an otherwordly, space age look. As for the dog, keep that fence between the two of you and take a couple of doggy treats next time, and he/she will be your friend for life. Dogs are notoriously easy that way!
durleybeachbum
You have made this vehicle look attractive even to me!
auntietk
You have absolutely distilled this into shape and light, and this is fantastic!
helanker
A lovely lowlight on this strange car. I am glad the Doberman didnt eat you or your camera :)))