Every now and then, you get lucky. I was eating dinner this evening at the Ranchos Grille, on the patio, when this beautiful red and white ‘56 Chevy pulled into the parking lot.
The driver parked among all the other cars, and my first thought was “cool, I’ll get some shots when I’m done eating”. I went about eating my dinner of chicken enchiladas smothered in green chile (yum!) and after a minute or two I looked up and discovered that the car was no longer there. Bummer, I missed-out on an opportunity.
Much to my surprise, the car was now parked behind Saint Francis de Asis Church. Ordinarily I’d be very upset if someone parked right behind the church because after all, it’s famous for it’s backside. The last thing I’d want is an ugly car blocking my view, but this isn’t an ugly car.
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Adam Schallau is a photographer whose work explores a variety of topics that
include the landscape, culture and people of the American Southwest and Rocky
Mountains. It is with a profound respect for the land, its people and their
history that Adam sets out to recapture the spirit of a place to tell a story
through his photography.
Adam is a recipient of the Luminous Landscape Endowment Award and was an Artist-in-Residence
at Grand Canyon National Park.
Awesome Adam!!
Awesome car, and I love the lines in the picture.
Thanks!