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Blue; Barrio Historico, Tucson, Arizona (click to enlarge) Leica Minilux 35mm camera/ 40mm f/2.4 lens using a Kodak negative film |
While wandering the streets of Barrio Historico, I spotted this scene. Immediately, the various blues grabbed my attention. The old, rusted Checker automobile (used mainly as taxicabs in the United States) was unique as I had not seen one that was not a taxi in years and years. In fact, they are no longer manufactured. The Checker Automobile Company ceased production in 1982. As I looked closer I then saw the purple of the doors and the red curtains behind the window and how they colors played off the blues.
Having only my little 35mm Leica Minilux point and shoot camera with me at the time, I went down the street turned around and came back, stopping to photograph through the window of my car. I had the camera loaded with color negative film that day, but I don't remember exactly which. I made a couple of exposures and wished I had time to make many more, not only on this street, but all over this wonderful neighborhood. This image is a scan from one of those frames.
Sadly, when I did return in the late-2000s, gentrification had set in. Many of the old homes had now been renovated and were priced way out of the reach of those who lived and grew up in this rich-with-character neighborhood. I knew it wouldn't be long before all of the long time residents would be forced out by the increasing prices, taxes and home sales.
Here are three images from when I returned in 2009.
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(click to enlarge) Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens @ 36mm; 1/2500th sec. @ f/8; ISO 200 |
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(click to enlarge)Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens @ 66mm; 1/1000th sec. @ f/8; ISO 200 |
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(click to enlarge) Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens @ 24mm; 1/1000th sec. @ f/8; ISO 200 |
The top image has become one of my all time favorite images. Not sure why.
Thanks for looking. Enjoy!
Dennis A. Mook
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The old Checker auto makes this photo look much like Havana - well, at least as others have photographed Havana. Your third photo with the colorful shrub reminds me of Yuma as you see those everywhere out there. I think that's a poinciana but am not at all sure.
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