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Published: 2007-11-27 14:20:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 15379; Favourites: 461; Downloads: 0
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Where Eternity Stands in LineLike waiting for judgement say, there they stood, in all their glory....40s era Fords, Oldsmobile's, Pontiac's, Chevy's....awaiting the rodders touch to be sculptured in lead, and reincarnated into a new life as a hotrod.
Sadly, as much as I love this place, it is now forever gone. I did many shoots at Classical Gas in Eaton, Colorado....and now it is just a memory....it is forever closed as the owner has recently passed away. I was lucky enough to have been here as often as I could...preserving it forever with my camera. And while it is an older shot, it seems just like yesterday I was standing there taking this....time stands still......much as it did for the classic 40s Detroit iron.......
Thoughts welcomed, print to come.
Processed with PS, DCE HDR, and LucisArt.
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ya basically so at least that is my guess
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That just may be every kustom-lover's dream right there. I see so much potential in all that old iron. Bitchin' dude, just bitchin'.
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Beautiful shot. It is such a shame this place is gone.
We have nothing like this at all in Ireland.
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These are very lovely cars! 
Man, I gotta say, the lighting, the shot, and the colors go so well together.
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Could you tell me what car is on the pic? Great shot!
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Thanks, the blue one is a 47 Oldsmobile
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Amazing Photograph! I have passed through Eaton numerous times and apparently failed to realize that such a place existed in such a small town. Anyway, once again great photo!
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hey thanks! Ya it DID exist but is all but closed now as the owner died last year, sadly. It was an amazing place.
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yeah, I miss this place, it's gone now....makes me damn sad!
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Wonderful Image John.....love the way you processed it
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I just want to say that, even though these images are not my cup of tea (not much into cars myself)...
My father would have truly appreciated your way with these antiques. He used to restore old cars, so I think of him through every one of these images.
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I hope I get this right, he passed some time ago, so my memory is a bit foggy...
72 Chevy Malibu, 71 Ford Torino (was actually my car for a while, and man was it fun!)... ugh the rest is tough. I know the years were 56, 2 46's, and a 44. I want to say that the 56 was a pontiac... and the other Dodge's. I will have to go back and do my research, damn memory.
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Yeah he was really amazing at restoration... he used to race the 72 Malibu, and entered two of the other cars in Flame throwing competitions (I have one competition on VHS!) At one point he was also teaching me how to pinstripe, I have one of the original kits, with the brushes (not airbrush). I always wish that I had payed more attention to his mechanics, so I wouldn't have to rely on jerks who think they can take advantage of the fact that I am a girl, and probably don't know what they are talking about.
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This image has been featured here...
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Hey thanks, I am buried over here in comments and just saw this, I really appreciate you choosing one of my shots!
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beautiful colors I love how the cars just pop out at you. great HDR
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your welcome, 
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Oh do ya?? They are a specialty of mine....I love photographing em!
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They're just beautiful! They remind me of going to shows & races with my dad, when I was a kid. So I guess they just always make me smile.
You really do an amazing job at them!
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Well I certainly do appreciate that. I am also fortunate enough to have been able to photograph this place while it was still open. Late last year the owner passed away and all the cars were sold off. Such a shame really, because I loved going up there. That place had such an atmosphere....100s upon 100s of cars....nothing newer than 1970
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ya the owner died last year.....
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Your Awesome deviation has been featured here >>> [link]
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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perfect colors. great composition. i didnt find any bad point in this photo. congrats.....
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again great lines and colour! I like how you choose to start the line with the most colourful car (not black!) and the texture in the wood is great. I don't think the bright white in the sky matters here, it adds to the effect!
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well ty! You have good taste it seems 
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busy - had my phone stolen and have loads of phonecalls to make - pay phone and borrowed phones it is! lolol. Wish i had a car aswell looking at this photo - not just cos they are pretty but cos i'm in the middle of no where - any car! lol. Not that i'm asking much! New phone to replace, glasses to replace, camera for DSLR and car. Hmmmm no chance! lolol Otherwise i'm great as catching up with friends! yey!
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wow call u miss busy bee huh??? Havin yer phone lifted sucks! 
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well they do call me busy lizzy for a reason (and for the pun hmmmmmm not so keen on that bit! lol) Yer will do!
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LOL Just don't grab an Axe anytime soon, k? lol
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ok i wont (think i got little lost on why i'd grap an axe allthough i'm sure its my overlooking the comedic genious of your statement and being too literela!)
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Reminds me of the farm i shoot at sometimes, rural farm with 4th generation family owners and new development all around. Think ill be losing it soon
This is a great shot, i love the colors, and the classics.
You might like this shot.
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well glad ya like it, ty! Ya happens all to often these days it seems
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