Where are the cars?

With sunnier weather in the forecast, I wanted to test out the new custom-cut Kolari filters for my Nikon Df infrared modified camera. Some time ago, I asked Kolari to modify a set of internal filters for my Zodiak 180-degree lens (a lens originally set for my Pentacon Six TL). Now it’s time to take them on a photo walk.

And I knew just the place.

There’s an old field off Route 9N in Greenfield Center, where if you walk a short distance, you’ll see the wrecks of old cars. I’ve photographed those wrecks before, but wanted to go back there with this digital infrared gear and try for better shots.

I mean … it looks okay, but I know I can do better with this new lens attachment.

A short trip to Greenfield Center … a little walk … and …

Wait.

Where’s the cars?

No, seriously. Where are the cars???

Did somebody move the cars??

Did somebody take the cars??

Did they suddenly develop sentient supernatural powers and simply drive away???

Yep. The cars were gone.

Nuts.

And all I’m left with is the rotting hulk of a nearby building …

Well … waste not, want not.

I aimed the camera at the distressed structure, and squeezed off some shots.

Well … at least my camera gear works, so there’s that.

But I need to continue.

A further walk around what’s left of the property …

And I discover an old refrigerator. An old GE Frigidaire, just parked outside like it was waiting for grocery day.

Remember what I said before … waste not, want not.

I aimed the camera and squeezed off a shot.

If nothing else, the infrared camera and the Kolari custom filters worked together well.

But I’ve shown rotting buildings in infrared before. And an infrared refrigerator doesn’t exactly scream “first prize” in competition.

So I’ll take this as a test run and a day for fresh air.

And go from there.