Packard's famous art deco pelican hood ornament was introduced in 1932. Influential Packard dealer Earle C. Anthony said it looked more like a cormorant than a pelican, and in 1938, the company's advertising began describing it that way, although in the late forties, Packard management reasserted that it was indeed a pelican.
Best viewed large to see the bokeh. Day 35 of my "35 days of 35mm" series. I have really enjoyed shooting only with my 35 mm prime lens for the last 35 days and I will continue to only use that lens through the end of January.
I do like the bit of bokeh in the background, and nice POV to show off the ornament. Glad you're giving some history, because I wouldn't have had any idea what car this was from
@lizzybean@monkeykid@cimes1@rwhite@fueast@simon0128@rachelmackenzie Thank you all for the very supportive comments and for the FAVs. I was on the fence about posting this one but it received much more support than I expected it to. I am very appreciative of your continued support of my work, it means a great deal to me!
They sure don't make hood ornaments like they use to. Of course in today's day and age they probably wouldn't last very long on the owner's hood. Great capture Danny!
Well done on the 35 day challenge!!! You did a very good job of it!!! :)