There's a big auto show in town this holiday weekend, running from today (Thanksgiving) until Sunday. I stopped by yesterday, as they were setting up. It's not as big as the ones in Detroit or L.A., but hey, we get by. I couldn't go into the big rooms with the booths yet, but the lobby was very much open to whoever wandered in. Funny, I was the only one.

Still outside, this Lincoln MKZ was already in position. I'm pretty sure they'll keep it there. It's a good spot, and I'm sure the Ford Motor Co. gets access to lots of good spots.



I think these cars were just waiting to come inside. Nice, but these are for the peasants.



Ah, here we go. A Lamborghini Gallardo! Sign says it's only $238,020. Apparently it's on loan from a dealership only 25 miles from my apartments. I'm sure they'll let you go for a test drive, but you have to sign over your soul first.





Oh, can't go wrong with a Maserati Granturismo.



This little corner wouldn't be complete without a Ferrari. A 458 Italia, in this case.



I see we have a posh Englishman mingling with these fine Italians. This Aston Martin Vanquish costs even more than that Lamborghini.
Why are they all white? I don't like white.



Hey, yellow! Yellow's good. Nothing screams PLEASE PULL ME OVER AND GIVE ME A TICKET NOW like a yellow Ferrari 458 Spyder.

You know, I drove one of these once. In a video game. It gets excellent mileage. Runs on pure imagination.



Good, more English vehicles. The Rolls Royce Phantom is one of the few modern cars to still use suicide-- er, sorry, coach doors.



Please don't forget:

[dngr]

Not a fan of Lincolns, but that top shot is superb!

[Bob Harris]

photographing autos is a tough thing and you did a great job, especially with the lighting conditions. Thanks for sharing the dreams of many. Ferrari's should always be dressed in red.

[Sailor]

I really dig the composition of the first one. I also enjoyed the shot of the black Lambo; a few weeks ago, I rode shotgun with a race driver on a track with a Gallardo - the term super car is apt, indeed. I'm with you, white Ferraris seem like a bit of a visual non sequitur.

Jer

[Kerrowdown]

Ferrari's should always be dressed in red

Well said you beat me to it.

'Ferrari Red' or "Rosso Corsa' is a shade of Red that is 100% saturated and 100% bright.

Ferrari. A 458 Italia

Great shots, but really I despair a white Ferrari.

[SpecialK]

I like that Granturismo shot!

[daacon]

Wow do I really need to live in a house ?

[scratchpaddy]

Not a fan of Lincolns, but that top shot is superb!

Thank you! I like a few of their cars, including the re-designed MKZ pictured, but some of them have way too much chrome-plated plastic.

photographing autos is a tough thing and you did a great job, especially with the lighting conditions. Thanks for sharing the dreams of many. Ferrari's should always be dressed in red.

Thanks Bob. I'm afraid these cars occupy the dreams of many, and there they remain, forever. About the lighting: it was dark, but those black railings made excellent camera stabilizers.

I really dig the composition of the first one. I also enjoyed the shot of the black Lambo; a few weeks ago, I rode shotgun with a race driver on a track with a Gallardo - the term super car is apt, indeed. I'm with you, white Ferraris seem like a bit of a visual non sequitur.

Ooh, I'm jealous. You've made me realize that I've never ridden in a fast car before. Ever. I got to sit in a few yesterday, when I actually went to the show, but never a moving car.

[scratchpaddy]

'Ferrari Red' or "Rosso Corsa' is a shade of Red that is 100% saturated and 100% bright.

Great shots, but really I despair a white Ferrari.

It's a shame, isn't it? There was one red one there (a California), but the picture I took of it wasn't focused right. I guess the camera was overwhelmed.

I really don't like white on any car. It's like they couldn't decide on a color, and just left it uncolored. It feels incomplete. I can't figure out why it's the most popular color in the world. It's awful. The Lexus booth was especially offensive:

I like that Granturismo shot!

Thanks! That's my second-favorite picture. Even though it's white.

Wow do I really need to live in a house ?

Nah, there's plenty of room in the back of that Rolls Royce.

[Julie]

Mmmm, white cars happen to be MY favorite....

Thanks for sharing your shots, very well done.

[scratchpaddy]

Mmmm, white cars happen to be MY favorite....

Thanks for sharing your shots, very well done.

Oh well, to each his own... er, her own. Thanks for the compliment.