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Diners, Drive-Ins, and other Roadside Attractions

Art from the open road

Featured Work

Vintage Diner Sign 1 by Joanne Mariol

Digitally enhanced vintage diner sign by photographer Joanne Mariol.
Coffee Pot Cafe by Karen Checca

When I was very young this cafe opened called the Coffee Pot. It didn’t stay in business too long, as I remember, but, as a child, I always thought it was just the coolest building, lol. It had a horseshoe counter with stools all around the circle. When it went out of business, it stood empty for many years. Most recently it had been the office for the James River Rafting and Canoe Company (I think that was the official name). On either side of the building they had racks of canoes where people would rent them to take off on their own, or opted for guided tour trips, which were also offered. I remember when the rafting company opened in the 70’s b/c I drove past this building every day on my way to work. “That won’t last long,” I thought. Good thing I didn’t make a bet because it prospered and stayed open until only a few years ago. We rode by it earlier this month and I had to stop and take a picture. On Rt 60, between Buena Vista and Lexington, VA, across the 4-lane road by Ben Salem Wayside (where everyone would stop for a picnic and swim in the summer), the Coffee Pot is still standing, 40+ years later. We both may be showing our age, but we’re both still hanging in there. ;)Karen Pentax K200D, 800 ISO, 1/180 sec, f/6.70, 28 mm, Pentax-DA lens, Redfield Fractalius Filter applied
WAYWARD WINDS by Arni Katz

Always stay at this hotel after eating Mexican food.
Route 66 by Christine Elise McCarthy

McLean Texas Featured in: / Route 66 – The Mother Road – Sept 2009 / Diners, Drive-ins & Other Roadside Attractions – July 2009 Top Ten / The Woman Photographer – All Good Things Must Come To An End – July 2009
Help Save Mearles Pray! by photosbyflood

Mearles Drive Inn Restuant has been on the auction block for a while. I have eaten here when it was a rollerskating 60s style dinner. My cousins lived right around the corner. /
Abandoned Diner by socalgirl

Abandoned train diner in Buellton, CA.
Drive-In Sunset by Hilary Walker

Sunset at the Holiday Drive-In in Reo, Indiana.
Beer & Lunch by Hilary Walker

An old restaurant in Blanford, Indiana.
Red Rose Diner by BigD

This diner is on the main street of the Bradford County seat in Towanda, PA. The diner is very old and if I remember correctly it came from Pittsburg, PA and set up here. I have heard the food is really good but I haven’t eaten there. Taken with a Canon 50D camera, hand held and edited it in HDR and PS. Featured in Image Writing group. / Featured in The Keystone State – Pennsylvania group. / Won a challenge in First Things group. / Sold A Card / Featured in Diners, Drive-Ins, and other Roadside Attractions group. / Featured in First Things group.
Route 66. Rest Haven Court Motel. Springfield. by Alan Copson

USA Missouri Route 66. Springfield. Rest Haven Court Motel.

Recent Work

Jupiter Lighthouse by Susan Kimball

Jupiter, FL Leica V-Lux 1 / HDR from 3 exposures with Photomatrix
No Bull Here by MsTique

Buck’s Barn / Near Galena, Illinois Come on in, the shopping’s great! / (Can’t miss the place; just look for the bison)
Glitter Gulch by djphoto

Glitter Gulch topless bar in the old part of LasVegas NV. / Casio EX-Z50 / 17mm F/4.8 Thirsty anyone /
Classic Black by Bob Hall

What a beauty! We found this gem at a shopping center in Morristown, Tennessee.
Writing

Oh Well, Life Happens…No, I haven’t dropped of the map. For the last few months I’ve been nursing a health issue (TIA, also known as a mini stroke). In part, b…

No, I haven’t dropped of the map. For the last few months I’ve been nursing a health issue (TIA, also known as a mini stroke). In part, because of this I haven’t done much with my art, just focused on getting well. I learned a lot on this journey, too much to share here. Suffice it to say, I’m back. I’ve taken plenty of photos. I’m back to painting, and; all this feels good. Eventhough I’ve been idle on the bubble, at times I tracked my bubble friends. You guys and gals are really creative. You have inspired me to get back at it with my camera and paint brush. Thanks for your inspiration.
Diner Stools A Go-Go by gailrush

Beautiful line up in a closed diner
Vintage Sign 2 by Joanne Mariol

Dramatic black and white motel sign by photographer Joanne Mariol.
late shift by Bruce Dickson

(BEST VIEWED LARGER) Halloween. Past midnight. The late shift … many orders to fill … mouths to feed … demons to cast out. No tricks … just great treats with a 20 minute delay. As is … untouched image. MOST VIEWED IMAGES of all works by Bruce Dickson.
halloween hunger attack by Bruce Dickson

(BEST VIEWED LARGER) Late night feeding frenzy … halloween. MOST VIEWED IMAGES of all works by Bruce Dickson.
World's Largest Cedar Rocker by Charles Buchanan

World’s Largest Cedar Rocker in Lipan, Texas. In Guiness World Record.
Green Table by Colleen Friedman

Taken at an old abandoned farmhouse off rt 33 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Doomsday on Cadillac Ranch by Christine Elise McCarthy

Route 66, Cadillac Ranch