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I had to do something ‘special’ for this old beauty. It was my grandpa’s car, and then my dad’s, and I have so many memories of sitting perched on the bench seat, listening to the whistle of the air through the little triangle windows and the rattle of whatever was loose in the front, and the awesome round tail-lights, and the cool dashboard, and the gear stick that stuck out from the steering wheel…

But the end of an era has arrived. After sitting abandoned in the shed for years, Dad has decided to part ways with the old ute. I’m a bit heartbroken, but I know that I’ll never have enough $$$ to do her up properly, so this is my tribute to the old Falcon. I really hope someone can afford to spend the money needed to make her fly again!!!

Nikon D60 (Nikkor 18-55mm)
Tonemapped in Photomatix.

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  • Joanne  Bradley
    Joanne Bradleyover 2 years ago

    Cool shot, great treatment! My mother owned one of these, in fact it was the car she learned to drive with! Oh I have great memories as well!

  • Thanks, Joanne :) I have vivid memories of sitting on Dad’s lap and steering while he did the gear change thing… So hard to say goodbye!!

    – Mieke Boynton

  • Gary Kelly
    Gary Kellyover 2 years ago

    It’s a pity you didn’t have an interest in photography when you were perched on the bench seat, Mieke.

  • :) :) You’d prefer to see what’s outside, Gary???

    – Mieke Boynton

  • Gary Kelly
    Gary Kellyover 2 years ago

    Go to your room.

  • =D

    – Mieke Boynton

  • berndt2
    berndt2over 2 years ago

    wow – detail is MUCH more impressive and excellent enlarged : very cool shot!

  • Thanks heaps! Very glad you like it – something a bit different from me (always a bit risky!) :) :)

    – Mieke Boynton

  • Trish Meyer
    Trish Meyerover 2 years ago

    A great era for cars !
    I learned to drive in a similar one (no brand names mentioned) :)

  • :) :) :)
    Thanks, Trish – good to take a trip down memory lane sometimes, isn’t it?

    – Mieke Boynton

  • Lozzar Landscape
    Lozzar Landscapeover 2 years ago

    Dear old car!! great ole capture!!

  • Ha ha ha – thanks for your enthusiasm, Lorriane. You just made me laugh!

    – Mieke Boynton

  • rodeorose
    rodeoroseover 2 years ago

    Oh Mieke- this brings back memories…such beautiful lighting and treatment.

  • Thanks, Rose! :)

    – Mieke Boynton

  • Justin Atkins
    Justin Atkinsabout 2 years ago

    Haha thats funny. Almost the same shot. Such a great shot. Love the treatment and lighting. Very nice!!!!!!!!

  • Ha ha ha! I thought you’d agree! Great minds photograph alike, I guess =D

    – Mieke Boynton