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Wagon Wheel Elegy

from $35.00

In Cuba, Missouri, the sign for the historic Wagon Wheel Motel stands as a quiet monument to a bygone era. This moody, atmospheric photograph captures the sign's weathered beauty and faded glory. The dramatic, high-contrast edit emphasizes the intricate rust on the lettering and the texture of the dead neon tubes against a turbulent sky. It is a somber and beautiful portrait of a Route 66 icon, telling a story not of bright, glowing neon, but of endurance, history, and the quiet dignity of age.

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In Cuba, Missouri, the sign for the historic Wagon Wheel Motel stands as a quiet monument to a bygone era. This moody, atmospheric photograph captures the sign's weathered beauty and faded glory. The dramatic, high-contrast edit emphasizes the intricate rust on the lettering and the texture of the dead neon tubes against a turbulent sky. It is a somber and beautiful portrait of a Route 66 icon, telling a story not of bright, glowing neon, but of endurance, history, and the quiet dignity of age.

Print & Medium

This photograph is a somber and beautiful portrait defined by its moody atmosphere and rich texture. The goal is to preserve the dramatic feeling of the turbulent sky while highlighting the intricate rust and weathered details of the sign itself.

Therefore, my premium paper choice is the Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin. Its subtle satin-gloss finish is perfect for this. It will render the deep, dark tones of the sky and trees with incredible richness, while giving the sign's rusted metal and "dead" neon tubes a lifelike, tactile quality that a fully matte paper would soften.

"Wagon Wheel Elegy" is available in sizes up to 24x30 inches. Please contact me directly for custom sizes, framing, or other medium requests.

Need a Custom Size or Medium?

I am happy to provide a custom quote if you don't see the perfect option above. I work directly with a professional lab to offer a wide range of sizes, mediums (including gallery-style acrylic), and custom framing. Please use the form below to start a conversation.