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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley

Season of Shine

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It’s car show season again and the people and machines are out in FORCE. I drifted by Mikey and Mel’s Saturday and the place was packed. I’m working on my car photography and practice makes perfect. Plus, I’m looking for colors and patterns that appeal to me if I repaint my ride.

This show is changing all the time. From its growth and popularity to the age groups and variety of cars.

A bright yellow Chevrolet Corvette with an open hood, showcasing a colorful design that reads 'SUNSHINE'. The car is parked in a lot with people milling about in the background.
They got the color right. Photo by Mike Hartley

I’m seeing more exotics and high-end rides. No surprise, there is a lot of money in this area for some.

A lineup of colorful sports cars in a parking lot, featuring a blue car, a black car with a yellow emblem, an orange car, and a yellow car with black stripes, with people viewing the cars and a building in the background.
A vibrant green Lamborghini Huracán parked beside an orange car at a car show, surrounded by various other vehicles and a crowd of spectators.

Photos by Mike Hartley

I like it when old is parked next to new.

A car show featuring a classic blue Porsche and a sleek black Ferrari among a variety of vehicles, with attendees and trees in the background.
A classic green 1960s Mustang and a modern gray Mustang parked side by side, both with their hoods open, showcasing their engines, surrounded by trees and other parked cars.

Photos by Mike Hartley

The days of no plastic.

Close-up view of a vintage black Chevrolet truck with a polished chrome grille and custom wheels, showcasing its classic design and modifications.

Photos by Mike Hartley

Doors and hoods up

Three classic cars parked in a row with their hoods open, showcasing their engines. The first car is white with red stripes, the second is blue, and the third is red, set against a clear blue sky.
A row of sports cars with their doors open at a car show, featuring red and black vehicles and spectators in the background.

Photos by Mike Hartley

A little red, white and blue never hurts.

A sleek black and white car with butterfly doors open, showcasing its modern design and vibrant color accents, parked at a car event with spectators in the background.
A row of sports cars with prominent rear spoilers, showcasing a variety of designs and colors.

Photos by Mike Hartley

Taking flight.

A man pointing at a car with its hood raised, revealing custom modifications, while another person stands nearby, observing. The car features a unique textured pattern and a personalized license plate.
Close-up view of a red and a green sports car, both with their hoods open, showcasing their engines. The red car has a sleek design with a rear spoiler, while the green car is identifiable as a GT500. The background features people admiring the cars.

Photos by Mike Hartley

I’m more into the classics.

A close-up view of the engine compartment of a vintage yellow Cadillac, showcasing its chrome details and mechanical components.
Photo by Mike Hartley

That bumper probably weighs as much as my car. It’s going to be in the 70s and 80s this evening. A good night for a late spin. I’ve been waiting for this weather.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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