Old abandoned gas station Route 66 California | Limited Edition of 10
As the photographer and artist, I was captivated by the haunting allure of an old, abandoned gas station along the historic Route 66 in California. This black and white photograph captures the echoes of a bygone era, immortalizing the weathered gas pump and the decaying building fenced off, standing like a silent sentinel in the vast desert landscape.
Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America, stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, weaving its way through the heart of the United States. Once a thriving oasis for weary travelers, the gas station is now forgotten, a relic of a time when adventure and the open road held a certain romanticism. Its dilapidated state whispers tales of the past, as the yard beyond the fence is littered with old abandoned antique items, like forgotten memories scattered across the sands of time.
This photograph embodies the beauty of abandonment and the inevitability of change. The stark contrasts of light and shadow lend a sense of drama and melancholy to the scene, while the vast desert backdrop imbues a feeling of solitude and stillness. As the artist, capturing this moment allowed me to preserve a fragment of history, a silent witness to the passage of time along the iconic Route 66.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2022
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
