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Route 66 Postcard

Route 66 Postcard

The nostalgia of the 1950's is preserved with glowing neon and classic cars at the Blue Swallow Motel off of Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico....
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The nostalgia of the 1950's is preserved with glowing neon and classic cars at the Blue Swallow Motel off of Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
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NIKON D90

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Aperture 22/1 ISO 160 Shutter 1/10 Focal Length 140/10

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Nov, 2016

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Nice image. I have a version of the Blue Swallow on my page, but I like you're version with the neon signs all lit up.

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