55
by Kellice Swaggerty
Title
55
Artist
Kellice Swaggerty
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The stark scene here was looking north along Route 24 in the Colorado Rockies, the year 1984. I admit that I did briefly exceed the speed limit while driving with hardly any traffic in either direction. When I slowed back down to 55 mph it felt like my car was at a near standstill, especially given the lack of visual references for determining the true speed in this expansive environment.
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September 7th, 2011
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Comments (46)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #21 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Shoal Hollingsworth
This is wonderful, I nominated this for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group. L/F
Diana Mary Sharpton
Nominating this fabulous landscape for special feature on the 1000 view group... twitter-AP
Reynold Jay
Stark AND GORGEOUS! I think it is wonderful setting too! Beautiful work of art. FAVORITE FOR THIS GEM. I wish you the best in the upcoming year!
Glenn DiPaola
This has it all. The authentic look of the time it was taken. Great vintage contrast and color. For me, an open road like this, with a suggestion of 55 mph, is all I need. Wonderful image Kellice.
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, Glenn! I'm glad you like it and it appreciate it very much! :)
Karen Slagle
Stunning image of Colorado, one of my favorite places. The lonely highway and speed sign really take me back on a sentimental journey...f/l
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Why is there a limit here?????? Anyway, it's a great "great American road" shot!
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
Thanks Barbie. Back in that day many years ago the speed limit was 55 nationwide. I would like to see what it is now at this location. :)
Jack Zulli
Like what was seen in this image and how it was worked, pleasing to view:)...betcha nobody does 55;)
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
Thanks so much, Jack! Driving 55 through here feels like you're barely moving. :)
Deb Halloran
What a fantastic composition, Kellice. The mountains in the background are gorgeous...nicely done. v/f
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
I appreciate your nice comments and continuing support very much. Thanks Deb! :)
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Gorgeous mountains and shades of blue!! fv :)
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
I'm glad you like this, Darlene! Thanks so much! I can remember my first time impression of seeing this kind of wide-open, majestic beauty,something you and I can't experience here in Jersey. :)
Peter Landman
Great capture, Kellice! l/f Oh and I don't drive 55. :)
Kellice Swaggerty replied:
Thanks so much Peter! (I'm not sure what the current speed limit is here now). :)