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Yeah ……. I think it was Nevada? …… We had just literally crossed out of Oregon ? …… I think? …….. This was Nevada right Matt ? I’m too
tired to consult my extensive charts, maps and notes right now :))
……… Kinda looks like I shot this on my last visit to the Chevron
Expeditionary docking and refueling station on Mars ………. :)))
XXX
Cheers Jez XXXXXXXXX
PS……. Matt please put that last emailed SD pic in the set for H ………thanx baby……. gotta kip……… XX
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It was precisely 22.2 miles outside of Winnemucca… give or take a yard. As I recall the coffee was really old and the bathroom had just
been swarmed by 2 van loads of male students. I did partake of a rather tasty oatmeal raisin cookie :).
P.S I took care of the pic within seconds of you sending it 🙂
Matt @ June 6, 2013, 11:32 pm
Thanks baby ……. I knew u would know :)))))))
……….. I remember talking to the girl about the derelict gas stations futher dowm
the road………and the vibe of that time and the changing sky ……. :)))
Thanks for adding the pic
I spoke to Emma below …….. I’ll give u a buzz in a bit and tell u what she said :)))
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Cheers bro Jez XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 6:55 am
Its pretty on Mars 🙂
Kathy K @ June 7, 2013, 2:36 am
Get yoaaaw ass to Maaaaars :)))
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 6:56 am
Hi Jez, My name is Emma, I wondered if you could get in touch, i wanted to speak to you regarding using an image of yours.
Emma Allan @ June 7, 2013, 4:48 am
Beautiful skies and that huge landscape engulfing the petrol station. Great image.
Tony @ June 7, 2013, 6:20 am
Funny there is something about American landscape that invites a treatment like this………. where the sky is everything………
thanks mate Cheers Jez XXXXXXXXXXX
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 6:59 am
Very cool…the sky reminded me of Parma Violets, remember those ?…
http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/miniparmavioletsp451.html
Harv.! @ June 7, 2013, 7:01 am
Parma Violets………. I forgot the name but now I see them on the link the taste comes flooding back ……….. i loved those
things…….. I read a quote : A memory is when something happens and it never quite unhappens………. in my mouth right now I have
the wonderful sensation of parma violets…….. but it has to be 20 years…. more… since I had one ………. and that feeling has not not
completely unhappened……….
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 7:17 am
Basically some of the people around here are in the “Cork Soaking” business….
Ho and his fellow Ninja hoes x @ June 7, 2013, 7:24 am
I understand The cork soaking business is important in your part of the world. I see China has placed trade restrictions on French
wine industry today they are pobably getting protectionist about their own industry
Uncle Ho @ June 7, 2013, 8:46 am
What is it about sunset skys and neon? It’s irresistible for us snappers, isn’t it? I can’t help myself. If there’s a pool of light to with it . . . .
. . well its photo cat nip!!
Love it great shot, Jez
Hugh @ June 7, 2013, 10:47 am
ah…….. the blue period…….. the time the neon or traditional bulbs balances exposure wise with the light in the sky………. its cat nip
alright…….. if I am rolling in the car as that time comes about I just gotta stop at a self illuminating subject like a gas station……..
hehehe……. i just gotta stop and get a little of that cat nip……. :))))))))))))
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 11:43 am
Parma Violets!! Yak, like a load of talcum powder in your mouth Dude…Give me Rosy Apples instead… yum,yum.. Nice shot..What size
lens did you use to get Mars in so clearly?.. Hope all is good Bro
PaulS @ June 7, 2013, 12:24 pm
No man Parma violets…….. those rosy apples could send a shiver down your spine……. but thinking now…… that was also kinda
great……. but Parma violets ………. hmmmmmmmmm……. yeah I want to go back to that now non existent sweet shop on the corner
right by the now non existent flea pit cinema on the green …… first place I ever tasted a Parma violet ……… on the way home from
junior school…….. :))))))
Mars lens???? u have a circular lens over your head so your eyes don’t go like Arnies……… hehehe……….. Cannon 2070mm
f.8…… hehehehe….
Cheers bro Jez XXXXXXXXXX :)))))))))
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XXX @ June 7, 2013, 12:37 pm
Petrol stations in the UK never look like this
Lee @ June 8, 2013, 6:09 pm
Its true its rare to get an iconic one in desert landscape with endless sky and amazing sunset……… and yet and yet…….. they are
not so dissimilar……… especially if you photograph them at this precise time of day where the neons balance with the sky………. I
must remember to try and shoot one for you……….. you would be amazed there is the perfect fifteen minutes to photograph a gas
station even in Britain ……….. if you are there at the right time even UK gas stations are gonna look a tiny bit iconic………. but hey
its a lot easier in the US especially when u r rolling on an 8000 mile trip……… what with US landscape and US weather u r gonna be
passing the odd iconic gas station at the right time and weather most days …….. :)))))))
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XXX @ June 8, 2013, 7:18 pm
