1956 Lincoln Capri Whitewall and Rear Fender | Automotive Photography
A Bright Whitewall Beneath Long Black Bodywork
Only part of the rear wheel is visible beneath the long bodywork of this 1956 Lincoln Capri. I photographed the detail from above in black and white, letting a bright chrome strip run diagonally across the frame. The whitewall tire forms a pale arc below it, creating a simple relationship between one extended line and one partly hidden circle.
The body occupies much of the upper image. Its glossy black surface carries a few subtle reflections, but remains quieter than the metal trim beneath it. I like how that broad dark area gives the whitewall room to stand out. The wheel does not need to be fully revealed for its shape to become clear.
Across the lower body, the chrome reflects the pavement in a softer, mottled texture. That reflection sits beside the actual ground, which has a finer grain and a more even tone. The wheel’s polished center adds another small area of bright metal inside the whitewall. These differences make the close view more interesting than its few elements might first suggest.
For me, this photograph is about the restraint of a carefully chosen detail. The whole car has many features to admire, but this rear corner offers a quieter rhythm of surface, trim, and tire. Someone drawn to classic Lincoln design or automotive monochrome may appreciate its clean structure. The diagonal body line leads the eye through the image, while the partly enclosed wheel gives it a point of rest. I return to that balance whenever I look at the photograph.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
Premium Archival Fine Art Prints
Each photograph is produced using archival pigment inks on premium fine art paper, chosen for excellent tonal depth, fine-detail reproduction, and long-term image stability.
The refined surface provides beautiful detail while reducing distracting glare under normal indoor lighting, making it particularly well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to your space and personal style.
Every print is made to order specifically for you.
Free Shipping
Shipping is included with every fine art print at no additional charge.
Your photograph is carefully packaged for protection during transit and shipped directly to your delivery address.
Tracking information is provided when your order ships.
About My Fine Art Photography
Every photograph in my collection comes from my own travels, explorations, and years behind the camera.
I create my work as photographic art rather than mass-produced decoration. From street portraits and abandoned places to landscapes, architecture, and the unusual subjects I discover along the way, each image begins with something that made me stop and look.
My photographs are available in multiple sizes so the same image can work in anything from an intimate wall space to a large statement installation.
