Oklahoma summer at an infamous gas station
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Location
This photo was taken in Cogar, Oklahoma. This gas station/general store is featured in Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Although the pay phone was the reason for them to stop in the movie, that has been torn down and stolen.Time
After passing the two-way stop sign, and two building town 7 times in the heat of August in Oklahoma, I finally saw this place in the afternoon at about 2 PM, just a glimpse of the hottest part of the day here.Lighting
I wanted to give this image a more time stood still photo look, remembering the town off the beaten Route 66 Highway.Equipment
This image was taken with my Canon T6i Rebel. No tripod, flash, or anything else.Inspiration
This photo was taken for me personally. Who wouldn't want an image and to say that they actually stood in the same place as Tom Cruise!Editing
Minor editing for the vignette.In my camera bag
Canon T6i Rebel Camera and filtersFeedback
Don't try and get the "best shot", this will happen naturally. I take many of the same shots but from different angles, distances, and sometimes not focusing on the subject. I've caught what I believe to be the best by just loving what I am able to see through the lens, not worrying if I am going to win a contest, or if others will think it's the best. I do this all for me. If I end up making someone happy along the way, you better believe it makes the time and effort of capturing these moments that much more exciting and happy.
