[April 2007 - Forum Photo Contest - Calling All Photographers!]

My photo didn't come through, so I'm trying again.

 

(Also note that when I said "I cropped it...", I meant " I framed it...", as the image is a full format (scanned 35mm negative).

[April 2007 - Forum Photo Contest - Calling All Photographers!]

This is a classic motel sign on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque. The shot was taken in 2005, when there was talk about razing the motel to put in some condos. I felt lucky with the light, getting both direct sun on the sign and a dark cloudy sky behind. I cropped it tightly so that the details of the colors could be appreciated, and for dramatic effect.

 

Title: El Vado

Photographer: Berry Ives

Date: Fall 2005