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Petrified Time

from $35.00

In the vast landscape of the Petrified Forest National Park, a 1932 Studebaker slowly rusts back into the earth. Placed here as a monument to the Dust Bowl-era travelers of Route 66, the car is a poignant symbol of the hopes and hardships that defined the Mother Road.

The desert is funny that way—the moody, turbulent sky you see here is no accident. Just five miles after taking this shot, I was caught in a drenching downpour. This photograph captures that powerful, timeless scene, a memorial to a journey frozen in time.

A signature piece from the "Automobile Archaeology" chapter of the "Route 66: The Mother Road" collection, this print is a definitive story of the highway's past.

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In the vast landscape of the Petrified Forest National Park, a 1932 Studebaker slowly rusts back into the earth. Placed here as a monument to the Dust Bowl-era travelers of Route 66, the car is a poignant symbol of the hopes and hardships that defined the Mother Road.

The desert is funny that way—the moody, turbulent sky you see here is no accident. Just five miles after taking this shot, I was caught in a drenching downpour. This photograph captures that powerful, timeless scene, a memorial to a journey frozen in time.

A signature piece from the "Automobile Archaeology" chapter of the "Route 66: The Mother Road" collection, this print is a definitive story of the highway's past.

Print & Medium

This photograph is a study of texture and atmosphere—the rough, gritty rust of the car, the dry desert floor, and the deep, dramatic clouds. A glossy or luster paper would add a reflective sheen that would fight the image's raw, historic, and sun-beaten mood.

Therefore, my premium paper choice is the Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308. This is a world-renowned, museum-grade matte paper. Its soft, fine-art texture is perfect for rendering the tactile quality of the rust and the deep, painterly tones of the sky. It absorbs all reflection, pulling you directly into this powerful, somber scene.

"Petrified Time" 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.