Critique Welcomed Can't decide what to title this one... Le Peugeot et le chapeau

[Stevenson Gawen]

I can't decide whether to to give you any context or not... I feel like my images are often reliant on context. Perhaps partly as they can verge on the documentary side of things.

I think I won't at this point. Let the image stand (or fall!) as it is.
In fact, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this - what is it showing, describing, what might the situation be?
Obviously, the image is nothing outstanding, but I quite like it. And I had a very nice chat with the subject.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Looks like the man is emerging from the ground like a mushroom. I love the colours of this one! I assume the guy is waiting for his car to be repaired, before, during, or after a car rally, but actually, no, I don't know what the scene describes.

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

emerging from the ground like a mushroom

I didn't see that... now I can't now see it.

Thanks Gianluca. I won't say anything more yet, as I'd like to see what the others have to say. It's very interesting, as when I take a photo I have all kinds of bits of information about it, some conscious, some unconscious, that obviously others viewers won't have. So it kind of challenges my assumptions when I hear what others think about the image. Thanks!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

“Right, I’m ready. Brought my own coffin, just in case!”


Well, you did ask!

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

Well, you did ask

So I did!

 

[Peter Roberts]

To be honest my attention was immediately drawn to the Farina designed rear of the car. A Peugeot 404?
I also like the guy's hat. If it is indeed a Pug 404 a suitable title might be 'Le Peugeot et le chapeau'.
None if which has anything to do with what may be going on but I feel better having got that out of my system

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

If it is indeed a Pug 404 a suitable title might be 'Le Peugeot et le chapeau'.

It is! And I like your title very much indeed.

 

[Beth Anthony]

fear and loathing in las vegas: the nursing home years.

 

[Ralph Turner]

"Right, we've arrived.... where's the beer tent?"

 

[Gord Tomlin]

Reading the man's face, I kind of get the impression that it's the last race of the season and he's doing a mental recap of the season with mild satisfaction. A bit of a reach, I know...

 

[Gary R. Smith]

And I had a very nice chat with the subject

You could entitle it: A contrast in aging.

When you said you had a nice chat with the subject, I assumed you meant the car (which is in pretty good shape from the looks of things).

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

Thanks everyone for your replies! It's reassuring that you're mostly fairly close to the mark.
Now for the real answer - Gwyn, (not the car!) is the car's co-driver/navigator and friend of the owner and driver, Geoff.

They've just successfully completed the 2024 Mini Eden Rally, their first event after rebuilding the 1969 Pug 404 and had no issues (as far as I know) so the the sense of a 'good job well done' is definitely there!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

No coffin, then? I’m a bit disappointed!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

LOVE that last shot, and I imagine they would too!

 

[Gary R. Smith]

LOVE that last shot

Me too! Wondering how Victoria Bitter tastes...

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

Me too! Wondering how Victoria Bitter tastes...

I can't tell you unfortunately - I'm not much of a beer drinker and (shockingly for an Aussie!) have never tried it! But it's definitely one of the classic Australian beers.

 

[Gord Tomlin]

Wondering how Victoria Bitter tastes...

My memory from 23 years ago was that it was not bad. I did a fair amount of testing.

 

[Peter Roberts]

Thanks for the story, Stevenson. All wonderful shots but the second from last is definately my favourite. That one really does suit the title!