Retired Trucker
Location: Highway 37 West of Vallejo California
Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Havent done too many HDR shots lately, had to be reminded by Gary R (Fellow Bubbler) that I have to get out more and take a break from putting up the Christmas lights.
Shot this on the way home from the Niners & Rams game in San Francisco with Mr Jim N also a fellow bubbler. My good friends daughter sang our National Anthem at the opening game an was nice enough to hand over some entertainment passes, Thanks Marcy!
...Ben…
Featured in Groups:
“Abandoned Unwanted & worth saving” – December 3, 2008
“Rusty Crusty & falling to bits” – December 1, 2008
“Live Love Dream” – December 1, 2008
“Rustic” – November 24, 2008
Retired Trucker belongs to the following groups:
California Sound , Classic Cars Worldwide, HDR Photography, Live, Love, Dream, Metallic Junktion, Northern California Style, Pinoy Arthaus, Prize Challenges!!, Rustic, Rusty, Crusty and Falling to Bits, Skyscapes, United States, Unwanted , Abandoned & Worth Saving and Western United States Artists and PhotographersAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

David Parkin
Fantastic work Ben.
Your HDR work is always stunning, as good as anyones.
Ben Pacificar in reply to David Parkin’s comment
Way too kind there David!
...Ben…
Cheryl Dunning
wow…just stunning
Ben Pacificar in reply to Cheryl Dunning’s comment
Thanks Much Cheryl!
...Ben…
Jonicool
Awesome!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Jonicool’s comment
Thanks Much Joni!
...Ben…
Shelly Hiebert
Awe man I love your work Ben! This is fabulous as always! Great angle and amazing detail. Love the title as well :)
Ben Pacificar in reply to Shelly Hiebert’s comment
Shot this on the way home after the niners game in Frisco. Thanks for da comment girl!
...Ben…
Andrew Hoisington
You do some incredible HDR’s. This one is an instant fav!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Andrew Hoisington’s comment
Glad You like it Andrew!
...Ben…
Andy Mueller IPA
That is just AWESOME !!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Andy Mueller IPA’s comment
Always a pleasure getting a comment from You Andy!
...Ben…
fauselr
Amazing shot
Ben Pacificar in reply to fauselr’s comment
Thanks Much Fauselr!
...Ben…
Shelly Hiebert
Love how you just casually shot this on the way home from a game!
Di Jenkins
Brilliant work – nice tight comp, great angle & fabulous HDR treatment! Well done! FAV!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Di Jenkins’s comment
Thanks Much Di!
...Ben…
Michelle *
Stunning!!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Michelle *’s comment
Thanks Much Micelle!
...Ben…
randomdumping
Very well done. I like the lines.
Ben Pacificar in reply to randomdumping’s comment
Glad You like it Random!
...Ben…
dancinfreakshow
This is just too freakin awesome!!! Love the perspective you shot from and the HDR is so nice here:) Well done.
Ben Pacificar in reply to dancinfreakshow’s comment
Thanks again Dance!
...Ben…
bensound
Great image Ben, nice & gritty & excellent use of the light.
Ben Pacificar in reply to bensound’s comment
Always a pleasure hearing from My Bra!
...Ben…
pene
fabulous shot !!
Ben Pacificar in reply to pene’s comment
Thanks Much Pene!
...Ben…
Steve Scully
Makes it look even older than it is, love the effect
Ben Pacificar in reply to Steve Scully’s comment
Sure does Bra, Thanks for the comment!
...Ben…
PFrogg
Andy this is superb you just have to love it
inst fav
Ben Pacificar in reply to PFrogg’s comment
Andy? Thanks anyways!
...Ben…
Jared D White
great shot! the perspective is perfect, perfect HDR work
Ben Pacificar in reply to Jared D White’s comment
Thanks a bunch Jared!
...Ben…
PFrogg
Sorry Ben i saw it on Andy’s favs
this is just Awsome work Ben
Ben Pacificar in reply to PFrogg’s comment
Thanks Much regardless PF!
...Ben…
Rosalie Dale IPA
You are a legend in your own lifetime buddy!! Great image!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment
Now if a magazine would just hire me that would be even better!
...Ben…
pclark
Great affect Ben! Love it!
Ben Pacificar in reply to pclark’s comment
Glad You like it Bra!
...Ben…
LoveMy7Cs
What a fantastic find Ben!
This is great!
Ben Pacificar in reply to LoveMy7Cs’s comment
As always Thanks Much 7C’s!
...Ben…
George Lenz
beautiful imagery….well done….
Ben Pacificar in reply to George Lenz’s comment
Thanks Much George!
...Ben…
Steve Chapple
Sensational use of HDR, great low perspective works very well here!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Steve Chapple’s comment
Seem to be favoring the low shots lately, Thanks Much for the comment Steve!
...Ben…
AARDVARK
Another good-un Ben.
Ben Pacificar in reply to AARDVARK’s comment
Thanks Much Aardvark! Havent done HDR in awhile so I thought Id get back into it and this truck was just screamin for it to be done!
...Ben…
Per Einar Gunn...
Very cool HDR, great angle and old truck!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Per Einar Gunnarsen IPA’s comment
Thanks Much Per!
...Ben…
Olivia Moore
Awesome work!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Olivia Moore’s comment
Thanks Much Olivia!
...Ben…
Bill Dutting
Very nice work! In my favs…
Ben Pacificar in reply to Bill Dutting’s comment
Thanks Much for being in Your Favs Bill!
...Ben…
Fremme
you’ve probably heard it all by now, so what else can i add, stunning angle, great subject for HDR, results are awesome, great shot
Ben Pacificar in reply to Fremme’s comment
Actually I take it all as if it were the first time! Thanks Much for taking the time to comment and view my work!
...Ben…
Larry Butterworth
Its alive and breathing, fantastic
Ben Pacificar in reply to Larry Butterworth’s comment
Thanks Much Larry!
...Ben…
CarolM
All I can say is that it doesn’t get much better than this. Excellent work!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to CarolM’s comment
Thanks Much CarolM!
...Ben…
Dennis Stewart
This is exceptional work…...I can almost here the engine. – Dennis
mikepaulhamus
great shot.
Ben Pacificar in reply to mikepaulhamus’s comment
Thanks Much there Mike!
...Ben…
Karen Zimmerman
I love your work!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Karen Zimmerman’s comment
Thanks again Karen!
...Ben…
Trudi ~
Great capture and treatment Ben
Ben Pacificar in reply to Trudi ~’s comment
Thanks Again Trudi!
...Ben…
eXposure
superb!
Ben Pacificar in reply to eXposure’s comment
Thanks Much eXposure!
...Ben…
jnisbet
good one benny. another keeper for the folio
jim…
Ben Pacificar in reply to jnisbet’s comment
Thanks for coming with me that day Bra!
...Ben…
Kimberly Palmer
Awesome shot Ben! =) Sounds like you had a fantastic time out that day/evening.
Ben Pacificar in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment
I was thinking about that city street scene You suggested a ways back while driving thru downtown Frisco but I was just a bit too tired after the game.
...Ben…
nick board
Beautifully realised
Ben Pacificar in reply to nick board’s comment
Thanks Much Nick!
...Ben…
Candyworld
Wow! Nice Image :)
Ben Pacificar in reply to Candyworld’s comment
Thanks Much Candy!
...Ben…
Béla Török
Great work Ben!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Béla Török’s comment
Thanks Much Béla!
...Ben…
James Howe
I like the look of the sky and the overall color balance. Nice composition as well. Nicely done!
Ben Pacificar in reply to James Howe’s comment
Thanks Much James!
...Ben…
Robert Berry
Another Beauty my friend! Very nice processing!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Robert Berry’s comment
Thanks Much Robert!
...Ben…
Mark Ingram
Striking image that drws you in.
Congrats , this work has been featured in the rustic group
Ben Pacificar in reply to Mark Ingram’s comment
An Honor to be in the Rustic group Mark, a pleasure just being a member. Thanks for selecting it.
...Ben…
Gaye L
Great image – awesome HDR work!!!!!!!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Gaye L’s comment
Thanks Much Gaye! My good friend “Gary Rondez” which is also a bubbler shoots with an Olympus E510. Check him out. Thanks Much for the comment!
...Ben…
bouldercreek
That’s just a great shot Ben.
Ben Pacificar in reply to bouldercreek’s comment
Glad You like it Boulder! Thanks for the comment!
...Ben…
John Burgreen
Wow great processing, I have never been able to achieve a soft HDR look like this.
Ben Pacificar in reply to John Burgreen’s comment
Seen Your work Bra, Looks fine to me! So Your in Japan now huh? I use to live in Yokosuka Naval base as a Military Brat for 7 Years, Love the People.
...Ben…
amarica
Excellent Ben!! Congratulations on being featured in the Live, Love, Dream group!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to amarica’s comment
Thanks again Amarica! Happy Holidays!
...Ben…
Garth Smith
Nice shot Ben,
Can’t believe that there’s hardly any comments on what makes this the picture it is. Sure its HDR which actualy often detracts from images for me. And its nice colour.
But the real feature of this shot is the angle of view, the persepective and the composition.
That is what makes it a great shot. Well done.
Ben Pacificar in reply to Garth Smith’s comment
You would make a good critic Garth, Honest and an eye for detail. I usually like to shoot vehicles low and with the angle that gives that “In Your face” look. Thanks Much for the comment!
...Ben…
SueAnne
Congrates on your being featured it is very well deserved. This is terriffec, I love the angle and how very stomy the sky looks. Great old Truck…......
Ben Pacificar in reply to SueAnne’s comment
Thanks Much for the comment Sue! Been wanting to shoot this truck for some time.
...Ben…
tonymarsh
Great shot. Congrats on the feature.
Ben Pacificar in reply to tonymarsh’s comment
Thanks Much Tony!
...Ben…
blossom
Fabulous work Ben!!! Congratulations on your feature!! :o)
Ben Pacificar in reply to blossom’s comment
Thanks Much as always Blossom!
...Ben…
deblink
Fabulous. Images like this really appeal to me. Love it.
Ben Pacificar in reply to deblink’s comment
Glad You like it Debbie!
...Ben…
amarica
Congratulations Ben on being featured in the Rusty Crusty, Falling to Bits group!!!
Steve Liptrot
great shot Ben. Well done on the feature
Ben Pacificar in reply to Steve Liptrot’s comment
Thanks Much Steve!
...Ben…
CraigsMom
This is awesome! I just saw it in the Retired Transport challenge, and just had to tell you how much I like it.
Ben Pacificar in reply to CraigsMom’s comment
Thanks Much Mom!
...Ben…
Tibby Steedly
Fantastic!!!!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Tibby Steedly’s comment
Thanks Much Tibby!
...Ben…
genaro1
nice work
Ben Pacificar in reply to genaro1’s comment
Thanks Much BMR!
...Ben…
stewart wilkins
Fantastic, & a sweet old truck too! How wide is the lens used in this?
Ben Pacificar in reply to stewart wilkins’s comment
For this shot I used a 17-40 wide angle lens with the focal length set at exactly 19mm. Thanks Much for the comment!
...Ben…
Lindsay Oram
This is awesome
Ben Pacificar in reply to Lindsay Oram’s comment
Thanks Much Lindsay!
...Ben…
Steven Maynard, 27 days ago
Nice take Ben
Ben Pacificar in reply to Steven Maynard’s comment, 27 days ago
Thanks Much Steve, love Your work also!
...Ben…
mimi yoon, 25 days ago
gorgeous…
Ben Pacificar in reply to mimi yoon’s comment, 24 days ago
Thanks again Mimi!
...Ben…
caroline (caux..., 23 days ago
great subject and rendering
Ben Pacificar in reply to caroline (caux)-Evans’s comment, 23 days ago
Thanks Much Caroline!
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E.R. Bazor, 18 days ago
This is such a cool photo!
Ben Pacificar in reply to E.R. Bazor’s comment, 18 days ago
Glad You like it Bra!
...Ben…
boondockMabel, 12 days ago
looks like a ‘46 Chevy pickup .. would you believe I use to have one of these? Sure wish I had it again … had to double clutch to drive it … :} great shot
Ben Pacificar in reply to boondockMabel’s comment, 12 days ago
Not sure bout the make of the Truck Mabel but I’m glad it brought back some memories for ya. Thanks Much for the comment.
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Dene Wessling, 8 days ago
thats so cool love it
Ben Pacificar in reply to Dene Wessling’s comment, 8 days ago
Glad You like it Dene!
...Ben…
Iain Houston, 5 days ago
Excellent image and processing.
Ben Pacificar in reply to Iain Houston’s comment, 5 days ago
Thanks Much Lain!
...Ben…
Robert Armstrong, 5 days ago
Yet another superb shot! Your work is stunning!
Ben Pacificar in reply to Robert Armstrong’s comment, 5 days ago
Thanks again Rob!
...Ben…
RavenSoul, 4 days ago
WONDERFUL!
Ben Pacificar in reply to RavenSoul’s comment, 3 days ago
Thanks again Raven!
...Ben…