Lincoln Continental Tail Light Black and White Classic Car Print
Polished Chrome Wraps Around a Dark Lens and Curving Bodywork
A rear corner of the Lincoln Continental becomes a study of curves and reflections in this black and white photograph. The tail light sits within bright chrome, above a bumper that sweeps outward beneath it. I’m drawn to the way the dark lens and bodywork give the polished surfaces a clear edge to follow.
The lamp holds several different textures close together. Fine lines show through the darker upper lens, while the lighter section below has a more regular ribbed pattern. Around them, chrome catches the surroundings in stretched shapes. The bumper carries broader reflections, and the body panel above has a softer band of light along its curve. I like how these details share one small part of the car without becoming uniform. A narrow trim line continues toward the right, leading the eye beyond the lamp and into the darker surface beside it.
I made this photograph in 2013. Keeping the view close lets the car’s rear detail carry the picture through shape, tone and texture. For me, it shows how much attention can be held by something usually seen as part of a whole vehicle. As wall art, the print may suit a garage, office, study or room with an interest in classic automotive design. It can appeal to a Lincoln enthusiast or someone who enjoys black and white car photography. The longer I look, the more the lamp, bumper and bodywork seem to offer different versions of the same flowing line.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
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