Wish It Were Mine

Here's a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible. To my mind, a great example of an all-too-short period in automotive Americana. Modest enough, stylish enough to get a second look, a bit impractical perhaps in hard winter country, but unpretentious and yet a tier above common day-to-day Detroit iron.

Photographically, this works for me as well, beautifully. Well-lit on the shadowed side. Low-angle but not too artsy. Both front and grill and rear deck are in excellent proportion without exaggeration.

While I appreciate artistic angles and license when photographing cars––I've shot a few such interpretations myself––there are times when I'd rather not be confronted with a huge glaring eyeball of a headlight. Or, isolated and massive tailights. Such make great poster art and there's nothing wrong with that. Automotive sculpture lends itself to some great, arresting shots even if a bit bizarre.

But, as you'll see at my Fine Art America website, I try to keep it low-key. Same with my new Pinterest collection. You'll see links where you can click for both below.

All kinds of prints, pillows, throws, coffee mugs, and cell phone cases featuring my work can be purchased at the Fine Art America site. Nothing for sale at Pinterest, of course.

IMPORTANT: CLICK ON THE TOP of the collection where it says, "Along Country Roads", not the bottom where it says "Follow on Pinterest". Don't ask me why. This seems to work. It's cyber-sense, folks, not common sense.

I've tried to craft my Pinterest collection toward cars of the 1935-1970 era in their natural settings. Nothing like green grass to show off most vehicles at their best. For the most part, I've selected cars and views that present the car, truck, or tractor as one would see it from 30 feet or a second-story window. Hope you enjoy both the Along Country Roads FAA collection and the Pinterest selections. 

The FAA collection is strictly my work and includes hood ornaments and a few tractors. There are livestock and scenic galleries to view as well.

Leave a comment. We don't hear enough from you. 

Here Are Some Toy Shows, 2016

June 3 and 4, 2016: 
Summer Farm Toy Show, Dyersville, Iowa

June 18 and 19, 2016: 
Lamoure Toy Show, Lamoure, North Dakota

July 22, 23, 24, 2016:
Orange Spectacular Show, Hutchinson, Minnesota 

November 4, 5, 6, 2016:

The National Farm Toy Show, Dyersville, Iowa

                            

Major car, truck, tractor & farm power shows in North America, 2016

Trucks first:

Here are some of the better-known shows scheduled from March 31st through November, 2016.

Do visit the websites listed or call the phone numbers under each entry if there are any doubts about the dates and locations. Such are subject to change, especially the smaller, local, or regional shows. You don't want to drive a long distance to arrive disappointed.

MIDWEST PRIDE IN YOUR RIDE – May 6-7, 2016Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa. Call (563) 580-8200 or visit www.midwestprideinyourride.org.

SPOOLIN’ UP SHOW & DRAGS – May 15, 2016
Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey. Call (570) 807-8671 or visit www.supershowrigs.com.

ATHS NATIONAL CONVENTION & SHOW – May 26-28, 2016
Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center in Salem, Oregon. Call (816) 891-9900 or visit www.aths.org.

WHEEL JAM TRUCK SHOW – June 3-5, 2016
South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, SD. Call (605) 354-2809 or visit www.wheeljamtruckshow.com.

SHELL ROTELLA SUPER RIGS – June 9-11, 2016Joplin Convention and Trade Center in Joplin, Missouri. Call (973) 588-2000 or visit www.shell.com/rotella/superrigs.

WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE – July 14-16, 2016
Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa. Call (563) 284-6961 or visit www.iowa80truckstop.com.

FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW – July 15-16, 2016
Fitzgerald’s Truck Sales in Crossville, Tennessee. Call (888) 649-1053 or visit www.truckshow.com.

TRUCK FUNCTION IN JUNCTION – July 16, 2016
Junction City, Oregon. Get details on Facebook, call (541) 954-0762, or visit www.truckfunctioninjunction.com.

WORLD OF LARGE CARS – July 22-23, 2016
Gwillim Trucking in Carlinville, Illinois. Call (217) 415-3904 or visit Gwillim Trucking Inc. on Facebook.

TOP GUN LARGE CAR SHOOTOUT – July 29-31, 2016
Rantoul National Aviation Center in Rantoul, Illinois. Call (217) 202-1473 or visit www.topgunlargecarshootout.com.

COLOR & CHROME FANTASY TRUCK SHOW – July 29-31, 2016
Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala, Nebraska. Call (308) 883-5508 or visit www.ccftruckshow.com.

JOPLIN 44 TRUCKERS JAMBOREE – August 5-6, 2016
Joplin 44 Petro Truck Stop in Joplin, Missouri. Call (417) 621-6140 or visit www.joplin44.com.

GREAT SALT LAKE TRUCK SHOW – August 12-13, 2016
Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah (south of Salt Lake City). Call (800) 877-1320 or visit www.saltlaketruckshow.com.

WAUPUN TRUCK-N-SHOW – August 12-13, 2016
Waupun Community Center in Waupun, Wisconsin. Call (920) 324-9985 or visit www.waupuntrucknshow.com.

SHINE & SMOKE SHOW & DRAGS – August 13, 2016
Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey. Call (570) 807-8671 or visit www.supershowrigs.com.

NO COAST LARGECAR TRUCK SHOW – August 13-14, 2016
Hancock County Fairgrounds in Britt, Iowa. Call (641) 860-0867 or visit www.lifetimenutcovers.com.

EAU CLAIRE BIG RIG TRUCK SHOW – August 19-21, 2016
Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. Call (715) 832-6666 or visitwww.eauclairebigrigtruckshow.com.

GREAT AMERICAN TRUCKING SHOW – August 25-27, 2016
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Call (888) 349-4287 or visit www.truckshow.com.

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMERCIAL TRUCK SHOW – September 3-4, 2016
Fresno Fairgrounds in Fresno, California. Call (559) 684-1806 or visit www.cvcts.com.

THE BIG IRON CLASSIC – September 9-10, 2016
Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson, Minnesota. Call Jim at (507) 208-0222 or visit www.bigironclassic.com.

RICHARD CRANE MEMORIAL TRUCK SHOW – September 16-18, 2016
Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace, Michigan. Call (906) 643-6950 or visit www.nostalgia-prod.com.

BUSTED KNUCKLE TRUCK SHOW – September 16-18, 2016
Wilkins Oklahoma Truck Supply in Tonkawa, OK. Call (800) 299-5308 or visit www.wilkinstruckchrome.com.

U.S. DIESEL TRUCKIN’ NATIONALS – September 17, 2016
Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. Call (732) 446-7800 or visit www.usdtn.com or www.racewaypark.com.

GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION TRUCK SHOW – September 23-24, 2016
4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri. Call (888) 875-7787 or visit www.chromeshopmafia.com.

TRUCKIN’ FOR KIDS SHOW & DRAGS – September or October 2016 (TBD)
Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California. Call Frank at (208) 448-2811 or visit www.truckinforkids.org.

PDI’S CUSTOMER APPRECIATION TRUCK SHOW – October 6-8, 2016
Held at Performance Diesel’s headquarters in St. George, Utah. Call (800) 511-1231 or visit www.pdidiesel.com.

DYNAFLEX MONSTER STACK SHOOTOUT – October 21-22, 2016
Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California. Call (888) 349-4287 or visit www.truckshow.com.

CALIFORNIA TRUCKING SHOW – October 22-23, 2016
Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. Call (877) 281-7758 or visit www.californiatruckingshow.com.