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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Hidden Beauties

mouse over above & below to see originals

mouse over above image to see original
These old beauties were found under years & years of brush growth
where the new owner is cleaning & clearing the property next door to where I work.
Note the tree trunk growing between the bumper and the body of the 2nd truck.
        Rural Thursday       This or That Thursday
Fridays Fences          Photo Art Friday
Just a piece of photo art, no layer mask.

73 comments:

dr momi said...

Old beauties is right! Love how you edited them.

TexWisGirl said...

i like the old rust soldiers, but that gate shot just speaks to me!

Saun said...

Oh wow, I love these great shots!

Sinbad and I on the Loose said...

I did notice the stumps. That truck has been there a long time. I am intrigued with the motorhome. Can't quite make out the signage on it.

Elaine said...

These are great!!

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful images, Tricia! Well done! I hope you have a great day!

Tanya said...

wow, what great finds and i really like the edits!

DogsMom said...

I hope you are making copies of these to sell. They are wonderful and speak to times of my past.

Judy said...

I love that yellow one! Great finds here, I love finding treasures like this.

Susan said...

Oh my gosh, I can't believe they were hidden by brush. Beautiful! and the trunk growing between the truck and the bumper. Wow!

Rain said...

These trucks are just awesome-and I don't use that word lightly!! Beautiful pics!!~~Rain

Evelyn S. said...

I always love to visit your blog, Tricia! Great old vehicle images. I found an old Chevy pickup this week, too!

Jan n Jer said...

Wow...what a find...love all your edits. That last shot calls to me also!

tiarastantrums said...

AMAZING PHOTOS!!

bilsot said...

Never ending love..!!!

Basilis.

barbara l. hale said...

That first truck would make my husband's heart sing. He use to have one similar to that...but in a little better shape. Wonderful shots all!!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Ha ha, not too far off the farm truck my husband drives. Great shots!

Cathy said...

These were wonderful!

don said...

I like your "mouse over" pictures. This is another fine set. It's always interesting to see how your processing has made these images much more impressive.

Mira Crisp said...

Love that first shot. Love the second one too! Actually, cannot decide which one I like better! Maybe the first one. it's wonderful!

leavesnbloom said...

I think that old rusty cars are great for hdr processing your edits turned out really well and how cool to have such things to photograph so nearby aswell.

Nancy Claeys said...

Really love these shots, Tricia. Your processing is amazing.

PS -- here's the heart. Just copy and paste. ♡

Bob Bushell said...

I love those olde vehicles, great photos.

Deanna said...

Oh wow, what great finds, something so wonderful about old trucks!!

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

You made some great photos! And, fun editing, too! Thanks for stopping by today. Nice to find your blog. blessings ~ tanna
ps thank you. i love that bedspread, too. ;)

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Great photographs.

Regards and best wishes

gtyyup said...

Great shots of some really cool finds!!

Deb Crecelius said...

Love your processing on these.
I have an affection for vintage vehicles.
You did a wonderful job!

Beth said...

great looks. i love the looks. my fav is the yellow truck. so cool!! (:

Jim said...

Great shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Nancy said...

You're such a techie. Love the photos. Old trucks are fun.

lifeisaroadtrip said...

You hit the jackpot with that one!

bailey-road.com said...

Your processing really brings out their beauty.

Chic Homeschool Mama said...

I love coming across things like that! They make the best props for sessions!

Mari said...

Wow! These are all amazing shots! I love the processing!

nana_ang_poppaphil said...

Love this series of shots, love the processing that you have done.

Carletta said...

Wonderful editing Tricia!
I'm assuming the new owner may have these disposed of at some point. I know you're glad you got these shots before that happens.

geetlee said...

I love abandoned trucks! They're so cool! Beautiful shots :)

Miriam said...

yes, your processing is just beautiful

Milton Ostetto said...

Lindos carros, hoje no final de suas vidas
belas fotos

Linda said...

What amazing shots - just goes to show that something doesn't have to fit the current description of "beauty" to be beautiful! There is so much beauty around us - thanks for showing these treasures! From the size of that tree trunk, that truck has been there a VERY long time!

Catherine said...

Very fun Tricia! I really like the techniques you used on them. I like the first one the best I think.

Wishing you a happy weekend!
xo Catherine

HOOTIN ANNI said...

Fantastic!! The one with the tree growing up through the bumper reminds me of Mater in the movie, CARS.

My art today is a QUILTED MOSAIC ROSE if you'd care to use my direct link. Have a glorious Friday.

Dianne said...

flawless edits!
really beautiful
I love old weathered things and these are so wonderful

I'm a huge Dean Martin fan too :)

deb duty said...

This is so awesome! I've always wanted to spend a day actually stopping to take photos of every old vehicle I come across. You have some wonder finds and great photos here!

Pat said...

These images are amazing!

Jennifer said...

These are great images. They look like artwork. Love the red truck pictures especially!

Nancy said...

These truly are works of art; you did a great job with them.....

I love the old trucks and the gate....

Southwest Arkie said...

Wow- you've done it again. Love the old truck shots, and like Tex- that last one just blows me away.

nanny said...

Amazing, Tricia!!! The gate one is just........I don't know the word....but frame it!!!

Dina @ 4 Lettre Words said...

Wow...I love them all! So, so cool.

Real Ranch Wife said...

Gorgeous photos!

Danelle said...

I just love those old trucks. Especially the yellow one!

Elena said...

Estupenda edición y un tema que da mucho juego.
Besos.

Evelyn S. said...

I'm back to comment on the fence/gate. It's a familiar design to me...and I love your editing, Tricia!

Kathy said...

We photographers get excited by this kind of stuff but I'll bet the guy who uncovered them was thinking something else! Like how much it was going to cost him to haul them away!

Rose said...

Oh, Tricia, that looks like the entrance to dreamland!

EG Wow said...

Love the old rusty vehicles!

Ida said...

Fabulous! - Your edits are just awesome. What a great series of these old trucks/motorhome.

lisa said...

These are fantastic Tricia.
I love the detail you were able to bring out in them with your processing.

Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend.

Halcyon said...

Interesting place to store your cars. :)

Rebecca said...

I love those hidden beauties. What great finds!

Bonnie said...

Fabulous finds and just as great editing!! Thank you so much for sharing your artwork with Photo Art Friday.

shutterbuggbitten said...

Your pictures are great! I hate when people just dump things out in the country. Glad they are being recovered.

Georgianna said...

Love what you did with these, Tricia! Perfect treatment for these nostalgic subjects. Have a great weekend!

Diverse said...

Wonderful images! :)

Lowell said...

Missourah must be full of old beauties like these. Florida is, too. Fun story as to how they were found! Great pictures as usual...and I think your photoshopping gives the old beauties the beauty treatment!

Lindy MacDuff said...

I love these kinds of hidden "finds."

To answer your question about my Canyonlands image, yes, you were seeing correctly. If you've never visited there, you should consider it. ;-)

Liz said...

Great shots of hidden treasures. Tricia! Wonderful photography subjects.

Amy @ with a Vintage Twist said...

I love an old rusty vehicle! Great photos!

Reena Walkling said...

Love all these photos ... you have edited them beautifully!

George Ferreira said...

Beautiful pictures. I love old rusty cars and trucks, they make for cool pictures.

Veronica said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Love the way you edit too!!

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