As part of the photography workshop I took in October, we visited the Route 66 Restaurant. The restaurant was decorated with memorabilia on the walls, hanging from the ceiling and everywhere else you looked. The owner was nice enough to allow the 20 or so photographers to have the run of the place as long as we came for dinner later in the evening. After eating dinner, we swarmed everywhere with tripods. It was quite the scene as there were still a few customers left and the waitresses were trying to serve them. I felt pretty bad for them as they dodged photographers wherever they went.
Anyway, this is a shot of an old and rusty motor oil can that was on the shelf above our booth. It was a relatively small place and setting up for shots was almost comical. Regardless, it was a fun night of shooting.
Great name for a motor oil. Cool capture.
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Nice shot, Len. What a find, a place full of yesteryear. Would love to visit. This sure sounds like it was fun. I can just picture everyone scrambling around for a shot of various items.
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That sounds like it would have been a sight to see for sure! Great details here man, awesome work, love the grungy feel to this!
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Love the feel and aged look of this shot. Nicely done Len.
I like the feel of grit and grime that this image has. it suggests this crude was hard won – maybe it was.
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Cool shot Len, I love an old sign or two
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Very cool shot Len. I love the detail you’ve brought out. It’s great that the owner let you have the run of the place especially with so many of you.
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I read the title, and I instantly thought you were going to talk about beer… Granted, I have has some beers that tasted like motor oil.
Sweet shot on this one. Looks really cool and weathered.
Nice label capture! I’m sure there was plenty of memorabilia in that place!
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Sounds like an entertaining time. I like the processing, very appropriate for the subject.
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Very nice shot!
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I like the memorabilia shots and this sign looks great!
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great find Len and sounds like an awesome place to shoot!
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Cool shot and a wonderful story!
That sounds like a great time. Nice of the owner. Really cool shot! Talk about a retro feel!
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