Los Angeles artist Ed Ruscha self-published his art photography book, "Twentysix Gasoline Stations," 50 years ago this year. Few would have predicted the book, which portrays 26 gas stations on Route 66 from Los Angeles to Oklahoma City, would have proved so influential to other artists. NPR posted this report on the book: Exceprts from … Continue reading “Twentysix Gasoline Stations” art book marks 50th anniversary
Category: Photographs
Roy’s in Amboy hosts Olympus video and photo shoot
The Olympus website is prominently featuring the Route 66 landmark Roy's in Amboy, Calif., as a way to promote the camera company's OM-D model. A screen capture from a scene of the video shoot is shown above. But I urge you to see the videos and photos from the Roy's shoot here. Commercial photographer John … Continue reading Roy’s in Amboy hosts Olympus video and photo shoot
Take a virtual tour of Cain’s Ballroom
If you've never been to the historic Cain's Ballroom concert venue in Tulsa, here's a virtual tour courtesy of Google Maps. You can even go onto the mezzanine: View Larger Map The Google Maps images were taken this week by Mother Road Media LLC in Tulsa, which is a Google Business Tours photographer. If you … Continue reading Take a virtual tour of Cain’s Ballroom
Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
I just got this news release today. Some of you folks already know about it. But for those who don't ... We are one year away from the opening of a major exhibition on the history of the Mother Road. "Route 66: The Road and the Romance" will open on June 7, 2014, at the … Continue reading Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Route 66 Alliance are creating a Route 66 Photography Exhibit in Joplin, Mo., in conjunction with the International Route 66 Festival in early August. One Best of Show photograph will be selected by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced from the Main Stage on … Continue reading Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
On the trail of Ed Ruscha
Students from the University of Oklahoma traveled Route 66 to find the remnants of gas stations portrayed in photographer Ed Ruscha's influential 1963 art book, "Twentysix Gasoline Stations," according to the Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner. The effort is part of Road to Ruscha, a two-week course that offers three college credits and a road trip … Continue reading On the trail of Ed Ruscha
Photographer discusses his techniques for his Route 66 images
Photographer Rick Sammon talks about photo techniques, using his trip on Route 66 as a springboard, during a recent Google+ Hangout session. You'll see cool images from the Mother Road during this 38-minute presentation. https://youtu.be/pSNJvKkV5uY Some of Sammon's Route 66 gallery can be seen here.
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
Mother Road Revisited exhibition opens Friday
Natalie Slater's "The Mother Road Revisited" photography project, where she melds old images of Route 66 with modern-day ones, opens Friday at Living Arts of Tulsa. Living Arts is at 307 E. Brady St. (map) in Tulsa's Brady District. The opening reception that day runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The Dilly Deli restaurant a … Continue reading Mother Road Revisited exhibition opens Friday
A new way of seeing the Santa Monica Pier
I'll bet you've never seen the Santa Monica Pier this way before: Santa Monica Airlines from robert mcintosh on Vimeo. The video was created by Robert Macintosh, who specializes in aerial photography. When asked how he threaded the camera through the Ferris Wheel, he confessed: “I just held my breath and tried not to blink.” … Continue reading A new way of seeing the Santa Monica Pier