Always taken with the man vs. nature conflict, I always enjoy finding rustic rusting automobile relics succumbing to the weather, Kudzu and time. The automobile is by many considered THE American icon and what strikes me is that these cars, particularly when seen from a low perspective, seem to have faces replete with eyes, a nose and a mouth, not unlike their owners. While not typically a portrait photographer, I try to capture these vehicles in a portrait style seemingly fit just for them, “in your face”, up front with every defect revealing their character and their life’s struggles. Taken with Sony A900 and Sony 16-35mm lens @ 35mm.