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This Valentine Diner was manufactured by the Arthur Valentine company and was once part of a chain of identically constructed, individually serialized diners that stretched across the United States and operated using the Valentine Lunch System. This diner is no longer in working condition, but a surprising number still are. Of those, some are still located on old Route 66.
Due to its location and orientation, it is impossible to get a shot of this diner that does not include power lines and other distractions. So, I did quite a bit of work to clone those out and put in a nice evening sky from Santa Fe.
Pentax K20D, 1/80 @ F8, ISO 200, 18mm
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very nice
Thanks!
– TheBlindHog
Kick butt drop dead killer image dude…
I lived on places like this years ago traveling through the Southwest.
Von, you’re comments are killer, too! Thanks!
– TheBlindHog
Outstanding find and capture…TheBlindHog!!! they sure did design this to really standout did they !! Fantastic work wtg!!
I agree, Carla, they did a good job with the design and then the owners have been mighty creative with them, too. This one is a bit dinged and dented, but some of the luster shines through. Thanks for your comment!
– TheBlindHog
Fascinating narrative on the Valentine Diners! And what a great image! Excellent post processing work – well done!
Thanks very much, Patricia! I appreciate your comments. I hope all is well with you.
– TheBlindHog
what a wonderful piece of the U.S. I’d love two fried eggs over easy, hold the grease.
Sorry, Tom. The cook is “out to lunch.” Thanks very much for your comment!
– TheBlindHog
mother but there is only him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
however beautiful picture, great colors, congratulations!
La ringrazio molto, Valentina!
– TheBlindHog
Big D, thank you very much for the big “thumbs up”!
– TheBlindHog
Edgelwood is an interesting town. Considered living there at one time. Settled on Rio Rancho instead.
Love your Redtop – great job with it :)
Thanks, neighbor!
– TheBlindHog
Congratulations on your feature! Nicely done. Great classic piece!
Thanks, Pam!
– TheBlindHog
This would look so good at night with a tripod & long exposure..
really good capture here & interesting place!
Thanks for your interest, Birgitta. I might take your suggestion for a long exposuere this winter, when the nights are longer!
– TheBlindHog