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Monday, February 6, 2012
1950 Dal Porto Lakester at the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show
In 1951 and 1952, the car won its class at the dry lakes and recorded an impressive 155.64 mph at the May 1952 SCTA meet. Beyond this performance, a 118 mph run at the Kingdom Airstrip quarter-mile drag races in Lodi helped cement an intimidating reputation. Eager to show off his new thoroughbred, Mr. Dal Porto entered his Roadster in the 1952 Grand National Roadster Show in Oakland where, not surprisingly, the handsome race car received First Place for Beauty and Construction in the lakester class. After being pictured in the pages of Hot Rod magazine, the Dal Porto Roadster made the cover of Hop Up magazine's July 1952 issue and was the subject of a feature article, complete with a full cutaway drawing by Jim Richards. Hop Up praised the sleek hot rod, describing it as one of, if not the, sharpest looking and best constructed roadsters in existence and remarked upon its stylish appearance saying, "It's among the top cars for looks in spite of the lack of chrome 'goodies'." Sadly, just as its career was taking off, the Dal Porto Roadster met a tragic end when, in 1952, it crashed during a high-speed run at the dry lakes. The wrecked car remained in storage with John Errecalde until the mid-1970s, at which time it was given to his friend and well-known Stockton parts dealer Carl Schmid. In 1993, the project was sold to Don Orosco, who was eventually persuaded to sell it to the current owner. ~ rodcustom.automotive.com article
More car images from the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show are up on my FB page. Click here if you're so inclined.
More car images from the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show are up on my FB page. Click here if you're so inclined.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Audi R8 at the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show
The R8's new 5.2-liter V-10 descends from the collaborative design effort between Audi and Lamborghini, which yielded a 493-hp, 5.0-liter V-10 for the 2004 Gallardo. The 90-degree V-angle, selected to facilitate the sharing of block machining tools with Audi V-8 engines, results in uneven firing intervals. Boosting the displacement to 5.2 liters, installing direct fuel injection, and raising the compression ratio to 12.5:1 in the R8 yields 391 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm and 525 hp at 8000 rpm. A similar 5.2-liter V-10 in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 boasts slightly higher peak power and torque ratings.
- Don Sherman, Technical Editor Automobilemag.com
Read more: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0902_2010_audi_r8_v10/viewall.html#ixzz1lQp92Xvn
Engine Specifications
Arrangement Mid mounted, longitudinalBore 3.33 in. [84.5 mm]
Stroke 3.65 in. [92.8 mm]
Displacement 5.2 liter [317.6 cu. in., 5204 cc]
Type 5.2 liter DOHC V10, four valves per cylinder, with FSI® direct injection, dry sump lubrication system, aluminum cylinder block and crank case
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Horsepower 525 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 391 lb-ft. @ 6500 RPM
Performance
0-60 MPH 3.7 sec.
Top Speed 196 mph
Fuel Economy
Manual R tronic®
City 12 MPG 13 MPG
Highway 19 MPG 19 MPG
Combined 14 MPG 15 MPG
Capacities
Engine Oil 8.8 qt. [8.3 liter]
Fuel Tank 23.8 gal. [90 liter]
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
1938 Delage D8-120S Aerosport Coupe by Letourneur & Marchand
It's elegant styling and design is unsurpassed even by today's standard. It's high-gloss paint finish and gleaming chrome accents mesmerize and dazzle the eyes. This 1938 Delage D8-120S Aerosport Coupe could be "The Best In Show" car in my mind. And definitely deserved a more conspicuous spot on the floor for all to admire.It is part of the John W. Rich automobile collection of Pennsylvania.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Teaser
Via Flickr:
I was able to request a Press Pass to Media Day at the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show. That meant no crowds to contend with and shoot to my heart's content. It was physically impossible to shoot each and every car on display. So I picked a handful that caught my fancy. A long day of shooting it was indeed. And enjoyed every minute of it!
Most of the shots will end up on my FB page. Click here in the days to come if you're so inclined.
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.002 sec (1/640) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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I was able to request a Press Pass to Media Day at the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show. That meant no crowds to contend with and shoot to my heart's content. It was physically impossible to shoot each and every car on display. So I picked a handful that caught my fancy. A long day of shooting it was indeed. And enjoyed every minute of it!
Most of the shots will end up on my FB page. Click here in the days to come if you're so inclined.
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.002 sec (1/640) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
NYC Daytrip - 01/21/2012
It was the last weekend of her Winter break and I wanted us to spend time together. And what better way is there than to spend the day in NYC. Despite the snowy conditions, we decided to push through with our planned daytrip.
I had an early start clearing the driveway of 3" of snow that fell overnight. Then it was a slow and cautious drive into Philly to catch the 10:30 AM Megabus bound for New York.
We got off at 28th St. & Seventh Ave. just in time for lunch and headed straight for the first sushi place we found. It was a small shop and the door sticker wasn't lying. The space was barely 6 ft. wide!
The Hop Stop app is great for directions! And she navigates her way with no problems at all. So into the subway we go to catch the trains that will take us uptown to 86th Street Station. We were heading to the Guggenheim Museum to view Maurizio Cattelan's "All" exhibit.
After we had gone through all the exhibit rooms, it was time to hop back on the subway train for 51st Street. We were going up to the Observation Deck of the Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue. It was overcast and cold but I still managed to capture some worthy images of the NYC skyline.
For dinner, we ate at The Sea Grille located on the skating rink level. We enjoyed our 3-course dinner while watching people skate around the rink. I took more photos around the plaza before heading back to 33rd St. and Ninth Avenue to wait for our Megabus back to Philly.
It was a long day of walking, standing in line and hopping on and off subway trains. But all that just added to make the day really special for Bettina and me. You will be sorely missed, Sweetie!
I had an early start clearing the driveway of 3" of snow that fell overnight. Then it was a slow and cautious drive into Philly to catch the 10:30 AM Megabus bound for New York.
We got off at 28th St. & Seventh Ave. just in time for lunch and headed straight for the first sushi place we found. It was a small shop and the door sticker wasn't lying. The space was barely 6 ft. wide!
The Hop Stop app is great for directions! And she navigates her way with no problems at all. So into the subway we go to catch the trains that will take us uptown to 86th Street Station. We were heading to the Guggenheim Museum to view Maurizio Cattelan's "All" exhibit.
After we had gone through all the exhibit rooms, it was time to hop back on the subway train for 51st Street. We were going up to the Observation Deck of the Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue. It was overcast and cold but I still managed to capture some worthy images of the NYC skyline.
For dinner, we ate at The Sea Grille located on the skating rink level. We enjoyed our 3-course dinner while watching people skate around the rink. I took more photos around the plaza before heading back to 33rd St. and Ninth Avenue to wait for our Megabus back to Philly.
It was a long day of walking, standing in line and hopping on and off subway trains. But all that just added to make the day really special for Bettina and me. You will be sorely missed, Sweetie!
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Stacks
Via Flickr:
A velocity stack is a trumpet-shaped device of differing lengths which is fitted to the air entry of an engine's intake system, carburetor or fuel injection. These stacks were installed on, what I think to be, a custom Ford Galaxie at the 2011 Moonlight Memories Car Show in Hatboro, PA.
The Philadelphia Auto Show is scheduled for Jan. 28 to Feb. 05, 2012. And I can hardly wait to see the cars on show as I got myself a Press Pass valid the day before it opens to the public! ~ www.phillyautoshow.com/
Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 on a 1Ds
[ 1/8000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 105 mm | ISO 400 ]
More images of show cars can be seen at With Lens Wide-Open: Automobiles.
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A velocity stack is a trumpet-shaped device of differing lengths which is fitted to the air entry of an engine's intake system, carburetor or fuel injection. These stacks were installed on, what I think to be, a custom Ford Galaxie at the 2011 Moonlight Memories Car Show in Hatboro, PA.
The Philadelphia Auto Show is scheduled for Jan. 28 to Feb. 05, 2012. And I can hardly wait to see the cars on show as I got myself a Press Pass valid the day before it opens to the public! ~ www.phillyautoshow.com/
Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 on a 1Ds
[ 1/8000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 105 mm | ISO 400 ]
More images of show cars can be seen at With Lens Wide-Open: Automobiles.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Larger Than Life
Via Flickr:
Jillian Michael's 'larger-than-life' billboard ad looms overhead at the corner of W 42nd Street and Broadway. As seen on a recent daytrip to NYC.
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on 1Ds
[ 0.025 sec (1/40) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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Jillian Michael's 'larger-than-life' billboard ad looms overhead at the corner of W 42nd Street and Broadway. As seen on a recent daytrip to NYC.
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on 1Ds
[ 0.025 sec (1/40) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Curbside Haiku
Via Flickr:
“Curbside Haiku,” a DOT safety education and public art campaign launched in November 2011, is a set of twelve bright, eye-catching designs by artist John Morse that mimic the style of traditional street safety signs. Each sign is accompanied by a haiku poem. The “Curbside Haiku” installation can be seen citywide on 144 signs to promote road safety. Each design and haiku delivers a safety message by focusing on a transportation mode. ~ www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/safety/curbside-haiku.shtml
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.033 sec (1/30) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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“Curbside Haiku,” a DOT safety education and public art campaign launched in November 2011, is a set of twelve bright, eye-catching designs by artist John Morse that mimic the style of traditional street safety signs. Each sign is accompanied by a haiku poem. The “Curbside Haiku” installation can be seen citywide on 144 signs to promote road safety. Each design and haiku delivers a safety message by focusing on a transportation mode. ~ www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/safety/curbside-haiku.shtml
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.033 sec (1/30) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
"Dude, seriously?!? ...
Sunday, January 8, 2012
The Moon @ 1/8/2012 6:08:23 PM
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Welcoming The New Year
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The Boss had to work so The Girls and I drove to the Camden Waterfront to watch the 6:00 PM New Year's Eve fireworks show. A happy and prosperous 2012 to one and all!
EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS on a 30D
[ 4 secs. | f/8.0 | FLength | 18 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure ]
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The Boss had to work so The Girls and I drove to the Camden Waterfront to watch the 6:00 PM New Year's Eve fireworks show. A happy and prosperous 2012 to one and all!
EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS on a 30D
[ 4 secs. | f/8.0 | FLength | 18 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure ]
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Cheers to 2012!
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The single malt whisky is upstaged by the Canon EF 24-105mm L shot glass that my daughter gave me for Christmas.
Cheers to a New Year filled with bokeh and high spirits! Happy New Year to one and all!
Please drink moderately. And if you do, please have a designated driver for the evening.
Aroma: The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla.
Taste: First, vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness.
Finish: About a minute after tasting, you are left with a clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.~ www.glenmorangie.com/our-whiskies/the-original
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/2.8 | FLength8 0 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure | Off-camera strobe ]
Strobist info: 1 Bare Speedlite 580EX on camera right triggered by Pocket Wizard Plus II transceivers.
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The single malt whisky is upstaged by the Canon EF 24-105mm L shot glass that my daughter gave me for Christmas.
Cheers to a New Year filled with bokeh and high spirits! Happy New Year to one and all!
Please drink moderately. And if you do, please have a designated driver for the evening.
Aroma: The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla.
Taste: First, vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness.
Finish: About a minute after tasting, you are left with a clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.~ www.glenmorangie.com/our-whiskies/the-original
Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/2.8 | FLength8 0 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure | Off-camera strobe ]
Strobist info: 1 Bare Speedlite 580EX on camera right triggered by Pocket Wizard Plus II transceivers.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
"All I Want for Christmas...
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... is this hat," he says to himself. Meanwhile, thoughts of a Leica M9 with a Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 run through his mind.
Rambling thoughts of a shutter bug while strolling through the Christmas Village at JFK Plaza in Philadelphia, PA.
Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.04 sec (1/25) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]
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... is this hat," he says to himself. Meanwhile, thoughts of a Leica M9 with a Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 run through his mind.
Rambling thoughts of a shutter bug while strolling through the Christmas Village at JFK Plaza in Philadelphia, PA.
Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.04 sec (1/25) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]
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