Tarantino by CoreyBlack
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I asked Chip if he thought this was a post-able picture? His response was: "Yeah, it looks like something out of a Quentin Tarantino movie." I thought: "Hmmmmmmmmmm. Quentin Tarantino and I are the same age! We were both impressionable young TV and movie addicts in the 1970s! Part of the reason I enjoy his movies so much is because I get all the 1970s pop culture references! This is a 1970 Chevy Impala shot from a strange Tarantino-esque angle! And, if I ever played myself as a character in one of his movies, my name would legitimately be 'Mr. Black.' Close enough for me!"
This picture was made in the Albany Park area of Chicago on November 13, 2010.
I've been so busy lately with writing and archival projects that I haven't had the time to post or comment as much as I would like. Things will get back to normal one of these days and I will get back to commenting on everybody's work eventually...eventually.
As always, thanks to everyone who is kind enough to visit and comment on my gallery.
Comments (15)
Chipka
I like the off-kilter vibe of this shot. Very modern cinema, but then I have a weakness for jiggly camera work to begin with. Nothing is ever perfect and straight and level in real life, so why shouldn't photography reflect and play on that? The crisp clarity of this shot really works and I love the contrasts between color and darkness. This is really great and I'm not too far off from you in terms of having to catch up...but after living in mellow out mode in a mellow country for two years, I know the true, wonderful significance of eventuality; it opens up time and gives you wiggle room. Such a fun concept! This is a great shot and I love the angle.
myrrhluz
My older son loves Tarantino movies. One of my favorite Tarantino references is in a British comedy "Coupling" where the men (dressed in black for a funeral) in the scene line up and start walking in a stylized manner (in slow motion with appropriate music) until being told by their girlfriends to stop playing "Reservoir Dogs". Cool image. I like the POV, great expanse of red, and aggressive perspective and condition of the car. I also like the maple leaf. Excellent capture.
Richardphotos
my first brand new car was a 1969 Chevy.brings back lots of memories.superb pov
mgtcs
Very, very cool car and capture here, excellent POV, marvelous work!
blinkings
Nice car, but 'just because the car is a character doesn't mean that it has character'!
bmac62
Hey, Corey...did you know that Quentin Tarantino's dad Tony was born in Queens? Well, maybe that doesn't have a lot to do with your image tonight, but I like it for its subject and the fact that it takes me back me back to an earlier, simpler time. Did you know the base price on this car was $3,300. How's that for simpler? Like your shot...and yes, your POV... Boggles the mind to think this car has been on the road for 41 years...not bad!
KatesFriend
It's even got the requisite crumple and bashing that speaks of the "hard livin'" that was commonplace in those days. Yet it still functions an even intimidates the observer. Like some scared mob enforcer, still able and intent on doling it out. There's an, "I eat license plates for breakfast", look to its bearing. And indeed, how many license plates have lived and died on its chrome fenders? Does it even have seat belts? Nicely crafted photo.
auntietk
I know just how this car sounds. I think it has a loose muffler. (I think that's a law or something.) Great shot!
whaleman
The angle and the car are both nice Corey but the front bumper needs a little postwork.
durleybeachbum
One of my neighbours had something like this and the brakes failed and it crashed into the wall opposite my house causing mayhem on the crossroads! I must find the prints.
angora
love those XL cars, great shot!!!
flavia49
superb shot and angle!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE
minos_6
I like this capture a lot. The car is showing signs of its age as it should, and also that it's had its ups and downs over the years. The fact that it's captured in an autumnal (fall to you guys!) setting is appropriate too. Excellent work!