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
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
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Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
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Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
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