Sleeping Cars
Sleeping Cars
In Los Angeles County, there are more than seven million registered vehicles. They work all day, creating two of LA’s most infamous commodities: traffic jams and smog. But where do all those cars go to rest?
The cars I photograph are loners. They command their own space and enjoy showing off their presence. Like a devoted bird watcher, I have learned to recognize their sleeping patterns. With voyeuristic pleasure, I’ve spied on them in their nightgowns. I’ve watched some sleep in the nude; some take afternoon naps, and a few lucky ones get to sleep together. I find more covered cars in L.A. than anywhere else.
These vehicles rest against backgrounds of varying ambient light from the winding streets of the Hollywood Hills to the flat, gridded suburbs of the Valley. Nestled in the low-lying fog of these distinctly Los Angeles neighborhoods, the vehicles begin to take on personalities of their own. These late-night scenes of cars sitting alone on streets in the dead of night possess an inherent mysterious quality, and almost bring to mind a forgotten movie set of a noir film, both so intrinsic to Los Angeles.
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This print is a 6 x 9 inch image on a 8.5 x 11 inch paper. It is an archival ink jet print on Epson Legacy Platine. It is embossed with Gerd Ludwig’s signature, and includes his initials and edition in ink. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves unique photographs of automobiles!
Archival Pigment Print, unframed on Epson Legacy Platine acid-free fine art paper, 314 gsm.
· Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 in (21.59 x 27.94 cm)
· Image Size: 6 x 9 in (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
· Limited, numbered Edition of 100
· Gerd Ludwig’s signature embossed with initials and edition in ink
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