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Thursday, November 10, 2011

A beautiful car

JaguarXKEclick for larger image - from the ABC show PanAm

November 10, 2011 in Classicism, Culture | Permalink

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Oooohh! The photo was taken beautifully. The focal point is the red car, which emanates a strong presence. Since this poster was taken from the series PanAm, which is starred by Christina Ricci, it is safe to say that she is probably the girl lying on the ground. It's a historical drama adopted from the 1960's.

Posted by: Maria Wegner at Dec 13, 2011 1:07:47 PM

This is a winning combination: women and cars. Two kinds of beauty together, complementing each other with their positive qualities. Anyway, it's a nice photo. The red of the car and the dress stand out in that area dominated by earth and nature.

Posted by: Tari Ledsome at Jan 5, 2012 9:58:56 AM

The imagery in the photo is absolutely captivating! In the foreground you see the car, sleek, beautiful – a work of modern ingenuity. In the background, you see the beauty of nature – the lush greenery, the blue sky, the mountain further beyond.

Posted by: Ernest Houston at Aug 1, 2012 11:47:16 AM

You’re right, Maria! In fact, the color made it stand out among the greenery, in which you could appreciate its shape even more. Jaguar XK-E was even in the first place in the 100 Most Beautiful cars ever made and number 1 also in the 1960’s Most Desirable Car List.

Posted by: Dante Mallet at Aug 3, 2012 10:20:39 AM

Oooh! That JaguarXKE sure is a beautiful and classy car. Driving one of those on the streets must turn a lot of people green with envy. I love its feminine touch and how the design looks so carefree and fun.

Posted by: Sebastian Gaydos at Aug 6, 2012 1:09:00 PM

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