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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=

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@imfreakinugly at the start by @scottphotoco #flattrack https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pHZe9l7z3/?igshid=v98w4rar5xy1

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#Repost @scottphotoco ・・・ Riding with the Rolling Bones to TROG 2017. My life pretty much rocks. #rollingbones #trog #hotrod #hotrod #theraceofgentlemen #vidoftheday (at Wildwood, New Jersey)

[scottphotoco]

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=

[scottphotoco]

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=

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I don’t shoot a lot of color but when I do choose color it is for a reason. If color is a significant part of the visual story or identity then I will make use of that. Back and white is right for my work 95% of the time but there are times where the color is an important part of the subject really adds to the overall mood of the shot or the moment. El Mirage sunsets, great for color. Builds with color as a strong part of their identity, great for color. This car for example is one of the very first Rolling Bones hot rods built and the color and patina of the car along with the colors in this historic train station in Ely, Nevada brought something special to this shot–so color it is. . #rollingbones #nevada #rail #museum #hotrod #hotrodculture #perspective #color #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #train #motion #ely #portrait #575b #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Ely, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQTlPrvSCB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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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=

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Every time I see my work in print I’m proud, excited and quite honored that both the magazine and the people that I photograph trust me enough to share my work. I do truly love this stuff and I am blessed to be able to photograph and tell stories about people and cars that inspire me. . I am honored to be a part of the HopUp annual No17 with a story about Holly and her passion and love for her Model A build that she worked so hard to bring to life for Bonneville–and succeeded incredibly. . A huge thank you to HopUp Magazine for all of the work and dedication to keep this legendary publication alive–a near impossible feat in todays instant-gratification, digital marketplace. I am proud to be able to work with you. . A huge than you to Holly for trusting me to tell her story and let me tag along on this very memorable adventure. . A huge than you to all of you who follow along, comment and send encouraging messages as I continue to do what I love. Please, take the time to engage with these remaining magazines and share just a small portion of your very hard earned money to subscribe and support these dedicated people who make these publications possible. We appreciate you. . #hotrod #hotrodculture #speed #speedculture #hopup #hopupmagazine #print #magazine #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #nikon #scottphotoco #carsofinstagram www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXyBkRPa2v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Story Behind the Photo: December 2022, Flabob Airport. . My photographs would not be possible without the help, encouragement and support of friends. Mel and his team have created something indescribable in words with The Race of Gentlemen. Mel pours every part of his passion and soul into creating these events with a zealous reckless abandon. With every card on the table and so much to lose he still pushes forward and makes things happen that very, very few people have the drive and, likely insanity, to do. TROG at The Flabob Airport in December of 2022 was one of these magical moments of everything coming together in a way that made it feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The people, the light, the cars and motorcycles, and the weather was quite literally picture perfect. Surrounded by historic planes and treated to the music of flying pistons it was perfection. . The second part of this surreal experience we running into the legendary Photographer, Mr. David Burnett. I have been an admirer for years and had the opportunity to interview him for a magazine story a few years back, but we had never met in person. I have been influenced by many who have gone before and Mr. Burnett has definitely been a strong part of my perspective with my phtoographs so being able to spend some time talking, observing and learning from one of the best was a huge moment for me. . Which brings me to this photograph. This was shot on a 4x5” Graflex SLR with the sun directly behind the bottom of the airplanes engine. I was straining to get the camera high enough so that the sun wouldn’t shine directly into the lens. Mr. Burnett shot a photograph of me shooting this photograph so this is a memory that I will have forever. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #hotrod #carculture #carsofinstagram #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #graflex #largeformat #film #analog #ishootfilm #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnz4-FqvZv3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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In the upcoming HopUp Magazine annual #17 you will find a story about this 1930 Model A hand built by Holly O. This car’s story is really cool with so many stories yet to tell... #modelA #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrod #hopup #hotrodculture #nevada #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhpMgFvNPt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Drag Racing / LEGEND Jim Walther . A legend is only a legend as long as stories are told, and society remembers. The story today is of legendary drag racing driver Jim Walther. Swipe/Scroll to see more. . As accomplished and successful as these Legends are you may think that they might be aloof or intimidating to work with, but Jim, and every Legend that I have worked with so far have been exceptionally kind, personable and genuine. It is such an honor and pleasure to present these exceptional people as I work to preserve the legacy and history that has entertained and inspired so many. . Thank you, sincerely, Mr. Walther for allowing me this honor. . #legends #LegendsPassingProject #longtermproject #portrait #motorsport #motorsports #speed #speedculture #racing #racingculture #carculture #dragracing #driver #history #JimWalther #timeless #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxFweXL24A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Drag Racing / LEGEND Harry Burkholder . A legend is only a legend as long as stories are told, and society remembers. The story today is of legendary drag racing driver Harry Burkholder. Swipe/Scroll to see more. . I have to say that the more that I interact personally with these Legends the more I feel the weight of sharing the portraits and stories of these amazing people who have lived so incredibly and have accomplished so much. Without exception, their spirit, kindness and enthusiasm to share their stories and time has been inspiring to me. I was humbled and honored to make portraits of 17 legendary people over two days of photographing at The Nitro Revival in November of 2022 and I will be sharing more in the weeks to come. . Thank you, sincerely, Mr. Burkholder for allowing me this honor. . #legends #LegendsPassingProject #longtermproject #portrait #motorsport #motorsports #speed #speedculture #racing #racingculture #carculture #dragracing #driver #history #MarvinWhoGraham #timeless #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Irwindale Drag Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnNgN3Sifr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Drag Racing / LEGEND Herm Petersen . A legend is only a legend as long as stories are told, and society remembers. The story today is of legendary drag racing driver Herman “Herm” Petersen. Swipe/Scroll to see more. >> . When I first arrived at the Irwindale Speedway to set up my humble studio I wasn’t sure if any of these Legends would let me, someone that they didn’t know from Adam, make a portrait of them. Within 10 minutes of beginning to set up Mr. Petersen comes up and shakes my hand and lets me know that he’s willing to be a part of this dream. I am humbled and honored to make portraits of 17 legendary people over two days of photographing and I will be sharing more in the weeks to come. . Thank you, sincerely, Mr. Petersen for allowing me this honor. . #legends #LegendsPassingProject #longtermproject #portrait #motorsport #motorsports #speed #speedculture #racing #racingculture #carculture #dragracing #driver #history #HermanPetersen #timeless #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Irwindale Speedway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU9JWIPti_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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No words necessary. . TROG/Flabob, December 2022. Big film. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #hotrod #carculture #carsofinstagram #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #graflex #largeformat #film #analog #ishootfilm #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPkwJXvEvT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Drag Racing / LEGEND Marvin “Who?” Graham . A legend is only a legend as long as stories are told, and society remembers. The story today is of legendary drag racing driver Marvin “Who?” Graham. Swipe/Scroll to see more. . Mr. Graham was the first Legend that I photographed at Nitro Revival in November of 2022 at the Irwindale Speedway. I am not going to lie, I was incredibly nervous as I feel a great responsibility to present these Legends in a way that will stand the test of time and will allow future generations to see and understand what has come before. Mr. Graham was kind, thoughtful and present and shared this moment with me. After this session I felt much more confident stepping into the sessions following. I was honored to make portraits of 17 legendary people over two days of photographing and I will be sharing more in the weeks to come. . Thank you, sincerely, Mr. Graham for allowing me this honor. . #legends #LegendsPassingProject #longtermproject #portrait #motorsport #motorsports #speed #speedculture #racing #racingculture #carculture #dragracing #driver #history #MarvinWhoGraham #timeless #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Irwindale Drag Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnC8q3KPRLi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I was going to post this shot before the end of the year because it was such a spectacular sunset and closing moment at TROG Flabob blah, blah, blah, but, well, you know how it goes. So, happy 2023 and here’s to many more happenings just as amazing as this one was!! . This was shot on 4x5 film near the closing of TROG at the Flabob Airport last December. I remember this exact moment so well because I almost didn’t make this photograph because I was so enjoying the moment. It was absolutely picture perfect – with the sun setting, the palm trees waving, the sounds and smells of drag racing and the absolutely perfect vibe – and I was loving it. I had in my hands my 1930ish Graflex SLR and the sun was shining almost directly into my lens. Lenses this old are not coated to fight glare so I thought that there was very little chance that this photograph would come out anyway but at the last minute I quickly focussed and pressed the shutter release. As Wayne Gretzky famously said “You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take” and I am glad that I took the chance to take this one. . Thank you, Mel and the entire TROG team again for making this happen. For me it was one of the much needed great days of a difficult 2022. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #hotrod #carculture #carsofinstagram #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #graflex #largeformat #film #analog #ishootfilm #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-DoL_Pw1_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=