1966 Mercedes Benz 250 SE by soboy5

1966 Mercedes Benz 250 SE

Since 1910, the iconic three-pointed star has been the symbol of Mercedes Benz. It symbolizes Gottlieb Daimler's 19th century ambition for universal motorization - on land, on sea and in the air. In 1921, Mercedes Benz applied for a trademark for this hood ornament - three stars surrounded by a circle. It has been in continuous use by Mercedes Benz since that date.

About this car: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the fundamental basics for all modern-day Mercedes-Benz cars trace their heritage back to this iconic, hand-built 250 SE of 1966. It is a design that has evolved over the past four decades and perfected with time and fine-tuning.

This is the last in my series of hood ornaments. Best viewed enlarged.
Your series has been awesome Danny and you ended it with a bang. This is your best yet, in my opinion. It could be a magazine ad. Well done.
February 25th, 2013  
Really nice. Love the lines, curves, dof. Classy!
February 25th, 2013  
Thanks for the history lesson....all new info to me! I agree with Tara, this is your best and would make a terrific ad!
February 25th, 2013  
Iconic shot Danny! : )
February 25th, 2013  
A classic... I love the blue/silver tones.
February 25th, 2013  
Your best yet, Danny!!! This is gorgeous! FAV!!!

hehe... my mothers first name is Mercedes!
(No, she wasn't named after the car!!!) ;)
February 25th, 2013  
Just fabulous tones and focus Danny.
February 25th, 2013  
I alway think rich when I see these cars. The ornament looks brand new and you did a fantastic job shooting it.
February 25th, 2013  
ohh nicely done indeed ~ tones and dof are fab
February 25th, 2013  
Classic shot. Such a cool icon and pinpoint focus
February 25th, 2013  
Jim
Crisp, Clean, and Classic. Love the blue tone. Something makes me wish I could see the whole rounded bottom edge of the hood mount though. Still love it
February 25th, 2013  
DOF is perfect on this shot. You've captured this elegant hood ornament beautifully!
February 25th, 2013  
Awesome job, Danny. The hood ornament is so nice and crisp and the dof is perfect. Great job!
February 25th, 2013  
So clean and crisp, also great dof!
February 25th, 2013  
You did them very well. Every one had pleasing focus and an interesting choice of depth of field.
February 26th, 2013  
Classic! Photo and car!
February 26th, 2013  
beautiful tones of blue with a great silver finish!
February 26th, 2013  
Love the blue tones and DOF. Great shot Danny
February 26th, 2013  
awesome
February 26th, 2013  
Fantastic focus Danny
February 26th, 2013  
@monkeykid Thanks so much for the FAV and the nice comments, Therese.
February 26th, 2013  
Classy shot of a classy logo. :)
February 26th, 2013  
Love the colours in this and the clarity
February 27th, 2013  
Beautiful - this could be used for an ad ;)
February 28th, 2013  
Very classy. Love it.
February 28th, 2013  
I have always loved the Merc badge. Simple and classy.
February 28th, 2013  
This is lovely, was this taken on the 35mm again?
March 19th, 2013  
@ejlockett Thank you and yes, this was taken with the 35mm prime lens.
March 19th, 2013  
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