.. while driving and being flooded with all these wonderful impressions and situations one can't help but think about life and it's deeper meaning. it just comes naturally. I mean, living in New York, the capitol of fast pace and strange city habits, one does loose contact to the real world. being out here on the road confronts you with how beautiful and meaningful life really is. the slow and steady feeling - so important - comes back and makes more sense than ever. it's not about surviving life, its about enjoying life. every single minute. I always tried to live my life that way, but sometimes one keeps forgetting about it while wrapped up in daily hectic life.
I am very grateful that I can afford to travel across this country and at same time doing what I love to do most : creating unique and touching imagery. photographing with this classic 4x5 linhof analog camera asks for a calm but yet very alert approach for the situation that unfolds in front of one's eyes. it's so wonderful to just go with the instincts and let things happen. even though I can't show the images taken with the linhof camera on the blog, I can tell that these images are totally different and peaceful in many ways. the idea of the book following this epic journey is growing more and more in the right direction. and that makes me very happy.
it takes a while to calm down and get into the Barracuda mode once one returns to the road trip from a job, but it is so wonderful to get this feeling back again, that it's hard to find words. both the classic car and the classic camera are taking you to a totally different energy level. priceless. I think I will start to do my drawings again. even while on the road trip.
who is the barracuda driver
poby, a new york based photograher goes on a journey in time across the USA with a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda and a 4x5 large format Linhof camera.
the images you see on this blog are just snapshots for the blog. the images shot with the 4x5 large format camera will eventually appear in a book later on.
to contact the driver: peter@poby.net
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the story starts here
for over ten years I used to drive a 1964 Volvo station wagon in Germany. after moving to New York in 2004 I always missed the beauty of old cars and the happiness you get while driving it. working in New York as a commercial photographer specialized in sports , people and under water, I always had the the dream to explore the United States on a road trip. It was clear from the very first moment that this project can only be done with a classic 60ies car, my old analog large format 4x5 linhof camera and a cool concept behind it.. after finishing the concept for this special book, I started to look for a car that totally matches. ten very fast and exciting days later I found it in Fort Smith/ Arkansas. the details on this beautiful story will be released later. the one way flight was booked for wednesday june 17th and this was when I did meet and then bought my new companion, the wonderful 1965 Plymouth Barracuda. the Barracuda is the so called competitor of the legendary Ford Mustang. it never became as famous as the Mustang and that's why its even more unique today. I am very excited and so grateful to be able to do this trip.
wikipedia description
Barracuda: Because of its sleek appearance and its predatory nature, the barracuda has come to symbolize speed, power, and viciousness. The Plymouth Barracuda, a muscle car, reflects this perception in its name.
the linhof master technica 4x5
