Stephen Fowler
April 2026 - Roadster Rage
About the Image(s)
As a 60s child, roadsters were a passion. We went to rod & custom shows, fairs, and even Hot August Nights in Reno. So, when this bad boy snuck up behind me I just had to get the shot. It's not particularly artistic, even though it's a mirror photo, but as it turned out, the centering didn't require a lot of cropping and the blur of the highway captured the motion. It was just interesting to me being out of the 60s.
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7 comments posted
Stephen,
I love the perspective you chose here. Red is such a commanding color, and you've captured its power beautifully. My eye goes straight to the main subject in the rearview mirror, and nothing else competes for attention - that reddish?orange vehicle truly becomes the star of the scene.
The longer I look, the more I appreciate the balance created by the three vehicles trailing behind it. They add structure and weight to the composition without pulling focus. Really well done. Posted: 04/09/2026 02:03:02
I love the perspective you chose here. Red is such a commanding color, and you've captured its power beautifully. My eye goes straight to the main subject in the rearview mirror, and nothing else competes for attention - that reddish?orange vehicle truly becomes the star of the scene.
The longer I look, the more I appreciate the balance created by the three vehicles trailing behind it. They add structure and weight to the composition without pulling focus. Really well done. Posted: 04/09/2026 02:03:02
Thank you! I will self-critique: the blur in the mirror from dirt and water stains. Not to mention it is cropped and enlarged as much as I dared to preserve the motion blur on the pavement. Ah, those moments! Thanks again, and I appreciate the analysis of everyone, from "It's great" to "it sucks." I'm loving this forum. Posted: 04/09/2026 02:14:39
I'm glad you mentioned the water spots on the mirror...haha.
Next time you know LOL Posted: 04/09/2026 11:39:59
Next time you know LOL Posted: 04/09/2026 11:39:59
Stephen, What a fantastic perspective! Using the rearview mirror to frame that bright orange antique car is such a creative choice. It really captures a "decisive moment" on the open road. That pop of color against the highway is just amazing, and it perfectly anchors the nostalgia of the shot. Great eye! Posted: 04/11/2026 19:21:04
Stephen, you definitively captured the moment and the image tells a story. Including you taking a picture while driving.... (-:
I agree those cars convey some special feelings
best
Michele Posted: 04/13/2026 15:34:45
I agree those cars convey some special feelings
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Michele Posted: 04/13/2026 15:34:45
Stephen - Great eye! The orange car certainly captures the viewers attention (as it did yours) and is well balanced with the three vehicles following. I'm hoping that you were a passenger when you took this photo! B Posted: 04/14/2026 13:14:24
Stephen, it interesting that this mirror image of the Roadster is on the mirror of the driver side. The fact that the ground is blurred, implies movement, so........
Everything else has been said. Posted: 04/15/2026 14:23:42
Everything else has been said. Posted: 04/15/2026 14:23:42