In Lieu of a Pontiac (For Bill) by CoreyBlack
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I made this picture during Bill (bmac62) and Tara's (auntietk) recent visit to Chicago. I believe Bill liked this one when I showed it to him, and since I don't have a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville convertible handy, I thought I'd substitute this as a birthday present. Of course if I find a 68 Bonneville, Bill, it's all yours.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL !!!
Comments (10)
mgtcs
Gorgeous POV! Fine work, very well done!
kgb224
Like the angle of this capture Corey. Wonderful capture and dedication my friend. God Bless.
whaleman
Nice shot Corey! I like that thin strip of light separating the lamp standard from the building.
Chipka
This is one of those jaw-dropping images that really makes me see just how tall Chicago is. It's all about the POV here and holy-frak! What a POV! Looking up and at a slight angle does wonders. This is an amazing shot, I mean...really! And I love that it's kinda near that blue hour where things are starting to light up but it's not entirely dark yet. This also has that feeling I try to capture in my writing, believe it or not, where everything is as it should be, but you might not necessarily be seeing it from the perspective you're accustomed to. It's one of those sorts of photos that totally screws with the concept of comfort zones, at least visually, and it takes the viewer OUT of an accustomed comfort zone and says: Hey, guess what! You can see the world this way too, and if you're neurotic and suffering from self esteem issues, then this will probably make you feel like a little bitty worm on a grat big hook...but if you're human, you'll get over it. You are human, aren't you? Some people don't like that, but it makes for such a compelling photograph and a way to re-contextualize day-to-day life. And as a birthday dedication, this totally rocks. Okay, it's not automotive or a bit of output from the aerospace industry, but WOW. It rocks. This is great on so many different levels...and yeah, I remember that day too! I like this a LOT. It's a doozie and a perfect Happy Birthday!
bmac62
Oh, absolutely...I liked this shot when you showed it to me the day you took it and now I like it even more thanks in large part to the way you've postworked it. I can't explain why the tilt enhances the image for me...but I suppose it has to do with the completely unique view you've created...and better yet, that you've posted this with me in mind. Thanks a million my friend:)
durleybeachbum
woooo! Dizzymaking! but very striking.
auntietk
Wowser! I love this! Great composition, love the repetition, and that light pole is great. The stoplight adds a nice little kick, as well. Outstanding work!
thecytron
Very unusual camera angle!
jeanebean
Very graphic Corey. The color in the street light and stop sign intensify the angle juxtaposed with the ONE WAY sign. Nice work. Also Happy Birthday Bill. Corey's Mom.
flavia49
wonderful POV