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 (18)
danapommet
This is a super find Corey and despite the modifications it still looks to be in great shape. Thanks for the shot and share. dana
Sea_Dog
Well, at least someone cares about it enough to paint it. Nice POV
whaleman
At least it will provide some protection until a serious restorer comes along. A friend of mine restored many of these.
Chipka
I'm actually surprised at how there are so few modified cars rolling around on the streets! I like the not-exactly-representational aspect of home-made decoration, even if it's intended to be representational. It's idiosyncratic and probably says more about the owner/driver than anyone would suspect, and as for the color scheme, I tend more toward the blues myself, but that's just because I like the blue end of the spectrum, when it comes to big, metal thingies. I like this shot, a lot; it's so not-exactly-a-car in all of the ways I like. Seeing a full-on car is nice, but I rather like the quasi-abstractness of something that has a particular sort of carness, without actually being a car. Great angle and intimate view of the pinkish, purpely, mauvish hand-application. Wouldn't it be great if it was actually applied by Q-tips rather than a spray can? Okay, that's just me, but I like this shot a lot. It has a nice slant to it.
KatesFriend
I have a vague recollection of the Comet line. I believe one of my father's fishing/hunting/drinking buddies had one - maybe second hand. Those were the days, one could drive 400km to Northern Ontario sipping on Baileys Irish Cream and no seat belts. Then they'd get their rifles out and start hunting moose. Alas, many a fine automobile undergoes a not so professional modification as it passes from one hand to another. All that drinking and driving led to a need for the odd new paint job. Still, this work doesn't look so bad so I should not be so judgemental. Though black and comet does not seem right somehow. I also like the title, well said.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
durleybeachbum
I like it quite a lot!! I have a very soft spot for this era in cars.
Lashia
Great shot, love this car, and a great POV to make it work- thanks for sharing! :)
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fallen21
Excellent shot.
blinkings
OOOOH I love this shot. Your POV really shows it off. I would NEVER have the nerve to paint my own car!!!!!!!
Feliciti
there was someone very creative with painting the car,i prefer the original ;) great capture !!
flavia49
great POV and shot
jeanebean
Nice shot and POV. Like the title too.
auntietk
Leopard-print interior and Hello Kitty stickers. Wow. I can only imagine the person who made those decisions! I love the angle of this shot. It shows off the paint job beautifully, and besides ... it's just a great pov for a car of this era. Nicely done!
sandra46
TERRIFIC CAPTURE
Orinoor
Great photo! There's a house down the way that has a YARD full of Mercs, some kind of obsession. I love the fact that someone used a marker, it seems to fit with the car somehow.
npauling
I like the angle you have taken this shot from it looks impressive.
minos_6
The words shabby-chic spring to mind, and your capture shows more about the owner than it does about the car itself. This is superb!