FJ

This Aussie icon is the FJ Holden, the second "All Australian" made car, and the first Australian made car to be exported. Manufactured between 1953 and 1956, it was a favourite for many years after that - and my father, brother and sister all owned one at the same time in the late 1960's. ( I remember the speed of the windscreen wipers was linked to the speed of the accelerator pedal!)

In the past, the car industry was a key part of Australia's manufacturing sector, and both my father and my uncle worked at the Holden assembly plant in Adelaide in the 1970's.
http://www.holden.org.au/index.cfm?objectid=858AB68E-BBE1-3AD5-BE0836935743CE07

I happened upon this restored car in the back streets of Yass, ( a small country town in NSW) and how I wished I owned a wide angle lens!
After months of frustration with HDR, I have at last improved my control of image alignment, and HDR tone control. I am pretty happy with this shot - achieving the 1950's look with a background that includes the town church, overgrown 'lawn' tennis courts, a hill with grazing pasture, and even gum trees - all typical Aussie country town sights that complement the 'ultimate' Aussie car!

[Denise]

Very cool shot. Love the editing and retro framing.

[Nat Stuart Perks]

Perfect composition and like you said ..... Great tones!!

[jerry plume]

I love the processing! Great capture!

[Jacki]

Brilliant shot and fantastic processing!!

[Brian Baptie]

Cool shot and great piece of history. Most people think the FJ was the first car but you are spot on with the fact it was the second.

[CK]

Fabulous composition and processing here Lynn - it is true vintage!

[Lyn Todd]

@bdb3471 and @clarek A very sincere thankyou Clare & Brian for your generous and constant encouragement every time I have been frustrated with my efforts! x

[Michelle]

Oh such a wonderful find and shot