Roadside Reverie

This is the quintessential delight of a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster above, which passes down the sun-lit street with class. Onlookers stop to pause at the vision of classic beauty, yellow hue aglow in late afternoon light, reflecting that era when automobiles were also works of art, and symbols of freedom. This photo takes viewers back in time, merging nostalgia from mid-century automotive design with the lively energy of a modern-day street scene.

I chose digital photography as the medium to capture both the fine details of the Speedster's iconic curves, and the vivid street setting. In turn, the inspiration for classic cars and their passion among the enthusiasts always rested on a feeling of reverence for the past combined with placing in a busy, current world. Using natural light and a low ISO setting to achieve crisp shadows and highlights. It has been minimally edited, to let colors and atmosphere tell a lot about this timelessly charming true icon from automotive history.