A jeep that made me smile....

JustJazzie · Jun 23, 2014

We spent the day at the lake last week and the campsite next to us was so interesting. Im usually not a street photographer. I don't generally have any interest in the subject at all, but apparently I need to learn it a bit for when the mood strikes me. Anyways, the older gentlemen next to us would have made such great subjects. They had a very "rough" look to them. Their tents and camping equptment were straight out of the past. (70's perhaps?) . Giant metal poles, that funny brightish green color, and then this jeep! This jeep made me smile. I LOVED the radio on top with the tin foil "reception extender." I REALLY wanted to ask one of them to pose by it, but they looked MEAN, and they kept staring. (This was before I snuck around taking pictures of the jeep) My DH waved once when he caught them and the guy just glared and turned his head. Anyways, I thought it best not to ask in this case. So I hid behind our trailer and tried to get the best angle I could without them seeing me. The back had some funny stickers but I couldn't capture those without being seen. I felt um....sneaky.... trying to get this in, and I really wish I would have been brave enough to take a few more. I totally wasn't thinking "Shoot from the hip" Perhaps if I had I would have tried a few more. I guess I will file that away for next time.

I was trying to bring focus onto the radio, but the side view had an ugly camping chair in the way- hence the strange crop. Do you think I achieved this with the frontal shot? I really struggle with PP, What could I have improved on in that aspect?
As always, C&C, tips for the future, and anything else you have to add is very much appreciated!

fort384 · Jun 23, 2014

A sight that definitely makes you question what decade we woke up in. It is an interesting subject. Too bad you couldn't get from a few different angles and play more with the crops but not worth a horror movie scene playing out

. Beautiful country there in the background as well.

Bamps · Jun 23, 2014

Nice looking Willys Wagon. It's either 1950's or 1960's era. I believe that body style was discontinued in '63 or so. The way I can tell is the somewhat squared off rear fender wells. The 1946-1949 had round wells in back, flat fenders and a flat grill. They did not come in 4wd until 1949.

JustJazzie · Jun 23, 2014

fort384 said:
A sight that definitely makes you question what decade we woke up in. It is an interesting subject. Too bad you couldn't get from a few different angles and play more with the crops but not worth a horror movie scene playing out . Beautiful country there in the background as well.

Haha! Yes, it is a beautiful place to be, and he camping is free!

Bamps said:
Nice looking Willys Wagon. It's either 1950's or 1960's era. I believe that body style was discontinued in '63 or so. The way I can tell is the somewhat squared off rear fender wells. The 1946-1949 had round wells in back, flat fenders and a flat grill. They did not come in 4wd until 1949.

I don't remember what the back looks like, but my DH probably does. He's a database of car and automotive history knowledge. Though he mostly focuses on drag racing and racing facts, he does know quite a bit about I all, and pays attention to the details. I'll have to ask him when we get to chat next!

MikeFlorendo · Jun 23, 2014

I like the DOF on the first one and the bits of rust showing with it dripping with age. I actually wish the radio wasn't there blocking the hood vent but that's just personal preference.

Designer · Jun 23, 2014

You've made me curious about the stickers on the back. Probably people of my own kind.

JustJazzie · Jun 23, 2014

MikeFlorendo said:
I like the DOF on the first one and the bits of rust showing with it dripping with age. I actually wish the radio wasn't there blocking the hood vent but that's just personal preference.

I'm not sure I would have been so drawn to it, had it NOT had the radio. Though, you're right that it could have been better located.

Designer said:
You've made me curious about the stickers on the back. Probably people of my own kind.

I can't for the life of me remember what they said, but they were more "decals" than bumper stickers....some little "jeep" tidbits. Individual Lettering only not like a square sticker. Does that make sense? It was the same orange as the bottom color, on top of the yellow. I'm really kicking myself for not trying harder!