Downtown Fall

Stumblebum · November 9, 2014

Los Altos - CA is bursting with autumn colors right now! Tried to capture it, but not sure if I did it any justice.
All criticism and helpful pointers are heartily cherished as always!!

Okay Tom, what do I win for numbers 6-8?:barb
What is this thing?

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black mamba · November 9, 2014

First of all, Taz, you did very well at documenting the meeting of Fall colors with a city landscape.

Unfortunately, as with me when I shoot car shows, you didn't have an option to place the car for optimum photography. But you did capture a couple of good, different perspectives and a nice close-up shot. Good job.

I wish I knew what it is. My first impression is that it's a homemade body sitting atop an amalgamation of parts from a variety of sources. The engine is very interesting. I don't remember seeing any intake / exhaust manifold arrangement quite like that before. I'll dig into my research archives and see if I can come up with any info that might be more definitive.

You certainly are deserving of a nice prize for your efforts. We'll go into that Mexican restaurant on the corner and I'll buy you a huge plate of bean burritos..... hopefully, those at home with you will be forgiving toward me when they have to shoulder the consequences.:D

See you, buddy,

Tom

Seefutlung · November 9, 2014

#5 is my fav. I like the combo of car and dumpster. (I think you could have done more with that ... but you were just out for a walk.) My guess is that the car is a Bugatti ... maybe a Type 37 or sumpthin'. But it is hard to match.

Eia · November 9, 2014

3 & 11 has the wow! All that color is just beautiful. What a pretty town!!!!!

lifeinfocus · November 9, 2014

#5 and #11 are my favorites.

Phil

black mamba · November 9, 2014

The car is definitely not a Bugatti. They were French made cars and they all had right-hand drive. This car is left-hand drive. Also, I've never seen a Bugatti of this era with doors. The windscreen seen on this car would not be compatible with race car design.... and Bugatti built race cars.

I'll keep digging around.

Tom

Stumblebum · November 9, 2014

black mamba wrote: »

First of all, Taz, you did very well at documenting the meeting of Fall colors with a city landscape.

Unfortunately, as with me when I shoot car shows, you didn't have an option to place the car for optimum photography. But you did capture a couple of good, different perspectives and a nice close-up shot. Good job.

I wish I knew what it is. My first impression is that it's a homemade body sitting atop an amalgamation of parts from a variety of sources. The engine is very interesting. I don't remember seeing any intake / exhaust manifold arrangement quite like that before. I'll dig into my research archives and see if I can come up with any info that might be more definitive.

You certainly are deserving of a nice prize for your efforts. We'll go into that Mexican restaurant on the corner and I'll buy you a huge plate of bean burritos..... hopefully, those at home with you will be forgiving toward me when they have to shoulder the consequences.:D

See you, buddy,

Tom

black mamba wrote: »

The car is definitely not a Bugatti. They were French made cars and they all had right-hand drive. This car is left-hand drive. Also, I've never seen a Bugatti of this era with doors. The windscreen seen on this car would not be compatible with race car design.... and Bugatti built race cars.

I'll keep digging around.

Tom

Thanks Tom!! Burritos sound good! I appreciate your encouragement always! I am sure if anyone can ID this car, you can! Cheer m8!!

Stumblebum · November 9, 2014

Seefutlung wrote: »

#5 is my fav. I like the combo of car and dumpster. (I think you could have done more with that ... but you were just out for a walk.) My guess is that the car is a Bugatti ... maybe a Type 37 or sumpthin'. But it is hard to match.

Thanks Gary!! Appreciate it much!! I truly didn't think of taking advantage of the blue....was fixated with colors above. Car was totally unique.....and vibrant yellow!!

Stumblebum · November 9, 2014

Eia wrote: »

3 & 11 has the wow! All that color is just beautiful. What a pretty town!!!!!

Thanks Anna!! It is a cute town! Very relaxed atmosphere! Your kudos is heartening and always cherished! Cheers!!

Stumblebum · November 9, 2014

lifeinfocus wrote: »

#5 and #11 are my favorites.

Phil

Thanks Phil!! I was happy that sunstar came out....took bunch of tries....at some point it deflected properly! Cheers buddy!!

Richard · November 10, 2014

I worked for a couple of years in the area and used to have lunch in Los Altos often. I think you did a good job on capturing the color. I would have liked to see a little more of the town itself for context, but maybe that's just a personal thing.

Stumblebum · November 10, 2014

Richard wrote: »

I worked for a couple of years in the area and used to have lunch in Los Altos often. I think you did a good job on capturing the color. I would have liked to see a little more of the town itself for context, but maybe that's just a personal thing.

Thanks Richard!

I agree completely, and felt that didn't highlight the town........a new subject for me......but can't say how much I appreciate the advice....it will stay with me and if walking through a town and shooting, will try to capture its essence as well!

Juano · November 10, 2014

For me #3 is my favorite, I like the abstraction, great colors!

Earache · November 10, 2014

Juano wrote: »

For me #3 is my favorite, I like the abstraction, great colors!

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Stumblebum · November 10, 2014

Juano wrote: »

For me #3 is my favorite, I like the abstraction, great colors!

Earache wrote: »

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Where's all the Silicon I've heard about?

Thanks Eric and Cristobal! Appreciate your support!!

Silicon has been used up by the all the ladies in SoCal!

rwells · November 10, 2014

Nice series Taz.

#3 for me

Stumblebum · November 10, 2014

rwells wrote: »

Nice series Taz.

#3 for me

Thanks Pard! Much appreciate it!:ivar

Earache · November 10, 2014

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David_S85 · November 11, 2014

#3 works the best for me.

Stumblebum · November 11, 2014

David_S85 wrote: »

#3 works the best for me.

Thanks David!!

Downtown Fall

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