I'm very excited to bring this week's spotlight forward, because it involves a friend of mine.
Marshall Chen is a guy who I've known for a long time. Back in college, I almost immediately associated Marshall with a camera. This guy was extremely enthusiastic and was constantly out there doing his thing.
As I started getting much more into the hands on aspect of photography, it was almost instinctive that I talked to Marshall. I had noticed that his Instagram feed had started to become a lot more professional, and his pictures continually improved.
The picture below is one I found on his Instagram that I absolutely love.
"I took this picture on my way back to LA from Laughlin, Nevada, and yes -- while I was driving.
I saw this billboard on my way to Laughlin and kept it in mind. The other side of the board was blank. It just sat there in the desert to rust.
The road for the most part is smooth. There are some curves here and there but mostly straights.
Rugged tarmac surface creates plenty of noise, but at the time it makes me feel like I was riding a horse through the desert.
And my 1.4 liter straight four Chevy Cruze now feels like a V8 Camaro." - Marshall
Besides the composition of the picture, I really love the colours and the open space. To me it clearly shows the spirit of adventure and the long road leading to nowhere. This idea resonates with me, and this picture shows me that every time I see it.
What are your thoughts? Do you like this picture as much as I do? Leave a comment below and share your perspective!