Langdon Clay, an American photographer, went around the streets of New York City back in the 1970s to capture abandoned cars. Recently, these images were compiled into a coffee table book, dubbed 'Cars - New York City, 1974-1976.'
In addition to showing classic car models, Langdon Clay depicts the city at a time when it was wholly different. He does this by lensing cars that are left in from of old diners, subway stops and more -- capturing scenes that instantly take his viewers back in time.
In order to get the gritty look that each image possesses, Langdon Clay "shot in Kodachrome with a Leica and deftly lit with then new sodium vapor lights." This gives the scenes a moody effect, which simultaneously highlights the ghostly appearance of the abandoned vehicles.
What's Driving This Trend
- Abandoned Car Photography
- Opportunities for similar photographic projects to document history and storytelling
- Retro Aesthetic
- Creating new products with a vintage feel to appeal to nostalgia-loving consumers
- Environmental Awareness of Unused Vehicles
- Developing innovative, eco-friendly solutions for dealing with abandoned cars and their potential impact on the environment
Who This Affects Most
- Publishing
- Incorporating unique and nostalgic photography into coffee table books, travel guides, and history books
- Automobile Manufacturing
- Implementing retro and classic designs into new vehicle models
- Environmental Services
- Providing eco-friendly services to dispose of abandoned cars and repurpose their parts
