Thank You! by CoreyBlack
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I've somehow managed to stumble (literally) into a 49th year on planet Earth. I keep thinking I should have some profound things to say about being nearly a half century old, but what I'm really thinking about is "Starsky & Hutch." Specifically the Complete First Season DVD box set that was one of several cool gifts I received for my birthday. It's always strange watching a part of your childhood through the veil of 30+ years, and among the many things I'm contemplating about the action packed 1975-79 ABC TV police drama, that had every teenage boy in America (including yours truly) on the edge of their seat , are: " Isn't that shade of bright red on Starsky's 1975 Ford Gran Torino a real retina melter? " And: "Why would two supposedly 'undercover' cops be driving around in a car so garish that it could used as a landing beacon at a fogged in airport ?" And: " Yes, we actually DID used to dress like that." And: "The Torino is cool, but Jim Rockford's Pontiac Firebird could kick its butt." And: "Seventies network TV shows sure are tame by today's standards." And: "I can't wait to watch the next one."
These are the profound thoughts rattling around in my brain as I approach the late summer of my years.
What does any of this have to do with this picture? Well... Actually, it was made out of my sister's car as she and her partner Steve drove me and my close friend Chip (Chipka) home from a great weekend. A weekend that included two fantastic meals, a very entertaining night watching the comedy/ country/rock extravaganza "Chris and Heather's Country Calendar", the aforementioned "Starsky & Hutch", and a visit to Centuries and Sleuths bookstore where Chip bought me a crisp new copy of Raymond Chandler's "The Big Sleep." And now all these wonderful photo dedications from all my friends here on Renderosity. It doesn't get any better than this. Thanks to everyone for one of the best birthdays ever. I'm really behind on my comments, but will be getting to all of you as soon as possible. Thanks again!
Comments (16)
mgtcs
Gorgeous perspective and lighting here, another excellent photo, congratulations!
Sea_Dog
I've had views like this, but not with a camera in my hand. Fun shot. Glad you had a great B-day.
charpix
I don't think I wished you a happy birthday, yet. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Oh how I remember Starsky and Hutch, too. My father had bought a 1972 Ford Ranchero, which many decades later, gave to our two sons when they got their driver's license, and they drove it to school. People could hear that one coming three blocks away. We finally had to sell it because it was a money pit. I love this picture, and the reference to S & H. Good old days. I agree with you about Jim Rockford's Firebird.
beachzz
Birthdays are like that--they make you think of the oddest things. And it's ok, because on your birthday you can do anything you want, odd or not!1 Sounds like yours was just peachy though, as is this foto!!
auntietk
I'm glad to hear you had a fab birthday! Love the Tangarine ZamPowBam angle of this shot. VERY nicely done! :D
whaleman
We're all just setting you up for your 50th by being nice now. Just wait 'til all hell breaks loose next year and you get bombarded with the jokes and catcalls that come along with your 50th! Enjoy your year...waiting...waiting...it's coming...LOL!
durleybeachbum
49 is the new 29 without the painful pratfalls. Love the tangerine dream.
flavia49
fantastic image! Happy Holidays!!
bmac62
Soooooo,...how did you get this shot??? Expect you'll say you rolled the window down and stuck the camera out at arm's length and hit the shutter button. But we who know you and Chip can readily imagine Chip recommending you roll the window down, crawl out as far as your center of gravity will allow...him holding your feet...then hit the shutter button. Imagine the terrified reactions of the other drivers in your immediate area! Or did you actually experience it? lol. However you got this shot...it is a real eye-catcher...only to be improved if those surronding cars were Gran Torinos, Dodge Chargers, Firebirds and the like:) Amen to Whaleman's comment above...heh, heh, heh.
ArtistKimberly
Beautiful,
YARDOBE
...late summer...funny..guess I'm September then...cool shot!
sandra46
WONDERFUL IMAGE! PERFECTION AT WORK!
minos_6
You and I are the same age, and having read your comments I am now lead to suspect that it might be an "age thing" that I'm currently revisiting my youth TV show-wise. In my case, it's Sapphire & Steel, UFO, Doctor Who, The Tomorrow People, Sky, Space 1999, Ace of Wands, as well as S & H, The Six Million Dollar Man, Fantasy Island, and a plethora of animated stuff like The Fantastic Four, X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and others. And you are so right. They look the same, and yet different from a 30 year retrospective. Now to your image. I really like how many of your captures are so impromptu, and yet so perfectly centred and with such cool povs. Finally, a belated Happy Birthday, my friend, and have a great holiday and 2012!
Chipka
I'm getting kind of an odd Quentin Tarantino vibe from this...rather like the kind of camera angle he'd utilize, while the soundtrack jiggles through--of all things--the Starsky&Hutch theme, in much the same way that a fragment of Ironsides played in Kill Bill whenever The Bride, played by Uma Thurman was about to kill one of the people on her list. I love this shot and how shiny everything is. If I remember correctly, I was in the process of dehydrating after copious amounts of Guinness Stout (good stuff.) As for TV shows, I remember Starsky and Hutch, but I was more of a Six Million Dollar Man and Space 1999 sort of kid, though there were reruns of Star Trek to hold my attention when I wasn't watching The Muppets. This is a brilliant shot. Hey...I should look for the Muppet Show on DVD!
SandraO
Corey your pictures always amaze me, but your titles and comments make the shot each and every time the best one. Happy belated birthday!!!!
kgb224
You are 3 years ahead of me Corey. Congratulations with your birthday. May their be many more. God Bless.