Last month, there was an old Austin car parked by the curb. The pale blue paint was fading. There were areas of rust. The car was full of textural character and the rust looked like brown clouds on the pale blue sky of the original paint. I had seen the car, over a few weeks; it was crying out to be photographed up close!
Then it went away. The opportunity was lost.

Yesterday, the opportunity resurfaced! The car had returned. I was determined that I would take advantage of the opportunity this time. So while the rest of Adelaide is smelling the petrol fumes of the Clipsal 500, I am having fun recording the colours and textures of this re-owned classic in the quiet of the suburbs. I met the owner who seemed very happy that someone else appreciated his car (which I think is destined to be reconditioned).


The logo and winged 'A' images are available on Redbubble.
(update: and the car is now gone again.. it was only there 2 days. I am so glad I got off my butt, this time)
Good things come to those who wait but grab that opportunity when you can - you may not be as lucky to have it resurface a second time.
Luckily, I was.
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