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Offline Lou Drozdowski

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #120 on: Monday,June 06, 2016, 07:26:28 PM »
Okay...You are a world renowned Formula One designer, having penned many outstanding examples of championship winning machinery. Your current employer even gave you one as a gift to keep, for your contribution to the team...

However, what race car do you own outright? Well, If your name is Adrian Newey it's pretty simple.
 It will give you wings but, you can't drink it!


 (honorary member of the 49 club)
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #121 on: Monday,June 06, 2016, 07:40:50 PM »
Also, wasn't the Elan Gordon Murray's inspiration for his road going cars?
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #122 on: Wednesday,July 06, 2016, 04:00:03 AM »
The summer of 69...Champions at Gold Leaf

Gone are the glory days of F1, today we are faced with drivers who seem to have bigger ego's than brains. Complaining at every turn, and crashing into each other if all else fails. Sorry for venting...but, my beloved sport has turned into a farce.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #123 on: Saturday,September 03, 2016, 06:22:59 PM »
Two of my favorite b/w's...

Graham getting some advice from the boss and another of Mr. Monaco himself with the molded rear wing versioned 49b.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #124 on: Wednesday,September 14, 2016, 04:46:33 PM »
Quote from: Lou Drozdowski on Saturday,September 03, 2016, 06:22:59 PM
Two of my favorite b/w's...

Graham getting some advice from the boss and another of Mr. Monaco himself with the molded rear wing versioned 49b.


Steve Jones...captures Graham with "Oil on canvas"
A remarkable painting that comes to life, you can almost hear it.  ld
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #125 on: Wednesday,September 14, 2016, 06:02:58 PM »
Great painting, Lou! I thought it was a photograph at first!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #126 on: Thursday,September 15, 2016, 12:40:23 PM »

Hey Lou, the fade to black graham picture attached to your post below is fantastic.  Such an amazing photo, I just wish I was around in this era (I am one of the young punks around here being born in 1980).  If these are your photos I would love to get a high resolution copy of it.

Ross


Quote from: Lou Drozdowski on Saturday,January 16, 2016, 06:00:11 PM
I wonder if they gave this chap hazard duty pay...I would have done it for free...Atwood blasts by in Monte Carlo.

Interesting use of color and B/W for Graham. ld


ps...You may be curious about all the recent activity...undergoing chemo can get you wired, can't wait to get to post #250.   
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #127 on: Friday,January 27, 2017, 07:52:27 PM »
Legends...I could imagine Bobby asking Mario...Think Colin would mind?...I'll use your helmet, just park yourself in the camper for a while! 
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #128 on: Monday,January 30, 2017, 09:11:53 AM »
Very cool photo. I love those old candid shots that at one time were considered 'throw away' shots, but now provide an intimate peek into history. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #129 on: Friday,February 24, 2017, 12:59:36 PM »
This gal has a true gift...Her name is Emma Capener. Her art is truly outstanding!

Most all her work done in pencil, she has captured scenes that would rival photographs. (facebook)   
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #130 on: Friday,February 24, 2017, 01:07:13 PM »
Wow!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #131 on: Friday,February 24, 2017, 02:04:31 PM »
Yeah, what he said; WOW!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #132 on: Friday,February 24, 2017, 02:37:34 PM »
I googled this lady to see more of her work. It is all absolutely stunning. The depth of emotion that she can capture with a mere pencil is truly amazing. Thanks for posting, Lou.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #133 on: Friday,February 24, 2017, 02:50:12 PM »
Well, you got me started! She has a facebook page with time lapse videos of her working on some of her pictures (https://www.facebook.com/ecapenerart/videos/696151740446934/). She is truly amazing and thankfully, she seem to like car racing because many of her subjects are cars and drivers.

Here's a longer video of her drawing Mark Weber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7YbCO7ruVo

Thanks for bringing her to our attention, Lou!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #134 on: Saturday,March 04, 2017, 06:19:23 AM »
He would have been 81 today, his legend continues...

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