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An absolutely perfect Southern California surrounded by the sights and sounds of historic steel. It is really difficult to describe what it feels like to be enveloped by history. The sweet growl of well-built flatheads, the air softly tinged with the smell of spent gasoline and feeling that everything is alright. There is no way to explain all of this, you have to experience it for yourself. Don’t miss your chance to experience some of this magic as you never know if you’ll have another opportunity. It’s nearly time for @theraceofgentlemenat @flabobairport on April 15-16. Full info here: https://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/spectator-info-ca-1. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk0F77JABZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I was determined to get at least one decent photograph of this car on film. But how do you do that on a Saturday in the busiest building of one of the most visited and talked about cars at the 2023 GNRS? This was my challenge. . Standing out while surrounded by some of the highest dollar builds by the top builders in the world is a feat of its own and a task well accepted by owner Cobe Gewertz and Bill Ganahl of South City Rod and Custom. Rarely do you see so many grown men throw hilarious tantrums over the fact that this car wasn’t as they would have built it. The offence taken by so many was much need levity to me as I could only chuckle at the strong emotions expressed on both sides of the table. To me, true art should stir emotions and generates conversation, so I guess that this most definitely fits that definition. Personally, I love it. . Now, how to get a photograph that tells the story of an event, people and the Grand National Roadster Show. I like people in my photographs as it gives the photograph a context as well as visual interest to viewers 20, 50, 100 years from now. My only answer to capture what I hoped to was a long exposure and patience. I found the angle and perspective I wanted which ended up being at an angle on the floor in the next booth over. This middle-aged dude laid on the floor for almost an hour getting both concerned and funny looks as I waited for just the right amount of people in the shot to show activity but still being able to see the entire car. As the exposures were 13-15 seconds each it was a guessing game. So with my trusty Hasselblad and Kodak Portra 400 color film (of course this had to be in color) I took my chances. Which do you prefer? . #hotrod #hotrodculture #color #churchequiped #ford #GNRS #pomona #california #southcityrodandcustom #scottphotoco #analog #film #ishootfilm #hasselblad #mediumformat #square www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Pomona Fairplex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLvGnov1SO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Still counting down to Speed Week 2022 with photographs from years past. This one from 2017 shows the really beautiful ‘36 custom known as “Miss Scarlet” seen on the salt. Yes, there are cars going 300-400+ miles an hour in the background but this one just looks so perfect even sitting still. Thank you @kipperstrucks for sharing this beautiful build on the salt. #bonneville #saltflats #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #LSR #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #analog #film #ishootfilm #graflex #largeformat #kodak #kodakprofessional #blackaandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcqJZ_PbFu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Outtake from the infamous dirt drags at the "Boner Flats” on a dusty dirt road somewhere in Utah. Story and more photos in Issue 16 of Magneto Magazine. Order your copy today at the link in my bio. #rollingbones #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #utah #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://www.instagram.com/p/ClEilc6PXUY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

TROG California dreaming. Your next opportunity to see history alive is April 15-16, 2023 at the historic Flababob Airport at The Race of Gentlemen. www.theraceofgentlemen.com. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdNUjqvT0r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I really wish that I could convey more fully in my photographs just how special some moments feel. Using only grey tones and contrast I am constantly looking for ways to plant the seed of a small story in your mind–just enough so that you can build your own experiences into that moment. How you feel, what you heard, what the vibe was is nearly impossible to capture in a single photograph so I am asking a lot both of myself and of you. This moment was special and if you were lucky enough to be there, you know. If you weren’t, you missed out on something really special. But, there is another chance for you to experience this coming up again as @t.r.o.g._official returns to @flabobairport on April 15-16 once again. Don’t miss it. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co71RR6vaKw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you get rained out of Speed Week you find other places to photograph. Wendover, NV, 2022. . #2022 #rollingbones #bonneville #saltflats #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #Wendover #racing #racingculture #coupe #carsofinstagram #hemi #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #moments #blackaandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGAC6lPkla/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes, well, you might find You get what you need.” The sun was setting and we were just wrapping up a big shot at the Bonneville sign with The Rolling Bones Circus and the flooded lake bed in the background. I had planned to do the shoot on the salt but Mother Nature wasn’t in an agreeable mood so the Bonneville sign it was. After the shoot the sun was setting in the mountains in the distance and I saw this moment. There’s nothing really special about this shot except for the fact that even time I see it I want to go back to this moment and how I felt at the moment I clicked the shutter. After a coupe of years of stress, tensions and uncertainty this is exactly what I needed. . #rollingbones #bonneville #saltflats #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #Wendover #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture coupe #timeless #blur #blackaandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiSfRWFrRzH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=