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Friday, January 13, 2012

Route 66 (Weekend Reflections # 121)

Clinton, Oklahoma 

A reflection of a biker on an old car and in the window of The Route 66 museum in Clinton Oklahoma. I didn't go inside because I was trying to stay ahead of a tornado. It was a good decision because the tornado struck this area about a half an hour later.  I don't think the museum was damaged but I'm glad I wasn't caught in the storm.

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49 comments:

  1. LúciaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Amazing shot and great composition (you have no idea how much I learn about photography here)!
    I'm glad to know uou were safe...
    Have a good weekend James! ;-)

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  2. LúciaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Amazing shot and great composition (you have no idea how much I learn about photography here)!
    I'm glad to know uou were safe...
    Have a good weekend James! ;-)

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  3. TexWisGirlJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    that is a gorgeous shot! classic!

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  4. MalyssJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    La route 66 est mythique. Cette image est un magnifique hommage qui lui est rendu. Tout y est: vieilles voitures,moto, et l'esprit d'aventure qu'on sent flotter dans l'air..Bravo!et quel sang-froid: penser à faire une aussi belle photo alors que la tempête menaçait!..

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  5. Brian KingJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Great photo!

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  6. FranciscaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    For reflection lovers, this one sure has lots going on, James! The car, the biker, the buildings and cars across the street. And then some. Glad you stayed out of harms way.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    There's a tornado coming. No wait, I must take this picture. That's real dedication James and a fine image. I really like this one!

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  8. Ms. BeckyJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    how exciting to be just ahead of a tornado. you take extraordinary reflection shots - what a great notice. there's so much to see in this one - the reflections in those hub caps! love it. thanks for hosting WR James, and happy weekend to you.

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  9. Sylvia KJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Wow! there is a lot going on there to be sure!! What terrific variety of reflections and I love the old car! So glad you managed to avoid the tornado, James! Hope you have a great, storm-free weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. Martha ZJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I always enjoy these shots where you must put some effort into deciding which part of an image is reflected and which is not.

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  11. Luis GomezJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Great! Really love this reflection James.

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  12. Simon January 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    These are some of my favorite kind of reflections....where you wonder what's inside and what's out and the dimension/depth of the photo has multiple layers-perhaps more than what actually exists. LOVE.
    However, now I'm going to be hearing "Route 66" a la Manhattan Transfer in my brain for the next couple hours.
    Happy weekend James.

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  13. LewJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Great reflection and remembrance of a time since past! (Also a smart choice to not wait for the tornado.)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Awesome b&w reflection! My choice for WR is up. Stop on by!

    ~Antonette

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  15. AlexaJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    So much to see in this shot—and a great story to go with it too. Nicely done, James!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    You didn't want to stick around for the show? I don't blame you. This is a neat reflection, a contrast of old car, new bike.

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  17. Carolyn FordJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    so so much to see...what an awesome find and catch! love it in b&w, too!

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    very cool! a bike in the car :)

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  19. leanne can blogJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Great reflection, love the biker.
    Glad you missed the tornado.

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  20. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Wow- that is just the classiest window shot- I need to slow down a bit and plan my captures a bit better..thanks for sharing!

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  21. CarolaJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    So many different layers of reflection, a realy phantastic shot. I love it.

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  22. Melbourne Australia PhotosJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    How wonderful to see so many superposed images, and yet each retaining its information and contributing to the "transportation" theme! Lovely pic.
    Great to hear you escaped the wrath of the elements!
    Thanks for hosting.

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  23. TheChieftessJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Great shot James!!! And I'm so glad you didn't get caught in the storm!!!

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  24. DianneJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Wow! you've caught it all James - so much atmosphere in this shot. I can understand why you were anxious to hot foot it out of town and sounds like just in time.

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  25. jooJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    It's such a classy photo!

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  26. Carole M.January 13, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I will look to every window now for a source anything like this! Picture perfect.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Love the old picture -- thanks for the meme James!

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  28. BeckyJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    So impressive in B&W! Love It.
    B.

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  29. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Fabulous shot, James. I remember when the guys who drove those cars were considered the coolest!
    Glad you stayed ahead of the tornado but also glad you got this shot in.
    K

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  30. lotusleafJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Wow! That's a fab reflection! Glad you were not caught in the storm.

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  31. DianneJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    staying ahead of a tornado is a good idea!

    love your shot
    so many snippets of Route 66 glory in it

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  32. Maude LynnJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Beauty of a shot!

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  33. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 13, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    The tornado can't compete with you bike?

    Great reflection.

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  34. EbieJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Rte 66 is sure is a long stretched of highway. This is a very classic shot!

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  35. MalyssJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Il y a une surprise pour toi sur mon blog aujourd'hui.. Bon week-end!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    This is wonderful. Especially enjoyable, since we love classic cars!

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  37. namakiJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Wow ! You've become a real expert at reflections hunting ! That's a great catch ! So many different scenes all intertwined ... the black and white gives it the best effect !

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  38. AdminJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    perfect reflection for today! happy to join again!
    see Kallmünz castle here

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  39. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I have survived 3 tornadoes, but I waited them out in our basement. I am glad you were wise enough to keep going. :-)

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  40. Sara ChapmanJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    James, you are the master of multiple reflections in one image. Love the complexity of this one. Wonder if the glass broke later on?

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  41. imacJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Super capture James.
    Billy Connolly (Scottish Comedian) traveled Route 66 on his 3 wheel motor cycle

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  42. JunieRose2005January 15, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Great reflections shot!

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  43. HalcyonJanuary 15, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    So much to see in this shot! I didn't know you were a storm chaser? I grew up in OKC, so I know a thing or two about tornadoes. They can be fascinating.

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  44. OwenJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Ah, but think of the reflections you could have caught if you had stayed for the moment the wind blew out all those plate glass windows ! :-)

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  45. SmareisJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Que bom que ele se salvou da tempestade. Adorei conhecer seu blog e já estou seguindo.Venha conhecer meu blog e siga se gostares. Um abraço, e que 2012 seja maravilhoso e abençoado pra você.

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  46. trumpJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I like it and its the "past meets now"! Richard

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  47. Pat TillettJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Great photo James! Tornados scare the heck out of me! I'm glad you won the race with that one!

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  48. UnknownJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    What a cool reflection!

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  49. rumaFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Dear, James.

    　I like U.S.A. which you photograph.
    　It is greatly resonant in my heart.

    　The cheerful smiles are memorized by me in U.S.A.
    　Your photography reminds me of it.
    　I am always embracing it.
    　So, always.

    Thank you my master, James.
    ruma

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