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Title
Car Wash
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Bob Orsillo
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Photograph - Original Art By Bob Orsillo
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Car Wash ~ Original black and white sepia fine art industrial photography by Bob Orsillo
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Mechanized car washes, especially those with brushes, were once avoided by some meticulous car owners because of the risk of damaging the finish. Paint finishes have improved as have car washing processes, and this perception of vehicle damage is much less today. However, this perception was the motive behind the rise of facilities utilizing "brushless" (cloth) and "touch-free" (high-pressure water) equipment, as well as modern "foam" washing wheels made of closed cell foam.
In today's modern car wash facilities, whether tunnel, in-bay automatic or self-serve, soaps and other cleaning solutions used are designed to loosen and eliminate dirt and grime. This is in contrast to earlier times, when hydrofluoric acid, a hazardous chemical, was commonly used as a cleaning agent in the industry by some operators. There has been a strong move in the industry to shift to safer cleaning solutions. Most car wash facilities are required by law to treat and/or reuse their water and may be required to maintain waste-water discharge permits, in contrast to unregulated facilities or even driveway washing (at one's home), where waste-water can end up in the storm drain and, eventually, in streams, rivers and lakes.
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August 11th, 2012
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Islamabad, Is - Pakistan
Art provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives — and new opportunities for innovation. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF AN WONDERFUL WORK!
Castrop-Rauxel, NR - Germany
Simply awesome image my friend ........love the mystical feeling here - Chris (F/V/T/Su/G+)
Fort Collins, CO - United States
Wow! I love this. The spray, the dark shadows, the partial silhouette with the headlight on. Fantastic work Bob!
Calgary, AB - Canada
Wow! You turned the ordinary car wash to the mystery scene,almost surreal! Great work!
Male - Maldives
Bob, you created by the light, close crop and the tones such an intriguing atmosphere (well, as always, LOL)!
Fort Worth, TX - United States
These are the kind of photos I like to take the most - and I could have done this from the car except I never wash it, but now I have incentive... vfgsu
Bilbao, Vi - Spain
I just....have a bycicle. Dirt stick to the wheels, and a soft sponge is doing it nicely..I mean the washing. This is an interesting commentary about car washings bussiness...and your photo is a wonderful dance of light, shapes and water....utpmost attractive. Rosa
Bob Orsillo replied:
I keep thinking I might get a car just to try out the car wash :) Thanks Rosa! :)
Silicon Valley, CA - United States
So cool, Bob! I never thought a car wash could came out so awesome! Fantastic capture and an inspiration! Thank you:)!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
This creepy car wash creation is stunning, Bob!!! Reminds me of our son as a toddler who was terrified of the car wash. When I look at this as a negative, the light looks like a person, the car mirror a hole in his chest and the car headlight the gunshot. Your talent to create a mood is remarkable!!! v/f/t/g+
Worcester, MA - United States
Excellent choice with the sepia Bob! I like how you took an everyday object or situation and made it exceptional and into a story. I agree with Georgia and Kathleen above, it has a definite chill factor to it. Works very well though. Fav/Vote
Kenner, LA - United States
This compositon and its omnious ambience give me the chills!! Love it!! Your processing really rocks, Bob! kk vf
Amarillo, Tx - United States
What a cool image and it looks very spooky too. Great imagination, Bob. f/v
London, mi - United Kingdom
stunning Bob your tones and contrasts create such beautiful imagery and this is no exception wonderful work fv
Walnut Creek, CA - United States
Looks like a place that the "goodfellas' would choose for a hit, great mood to this
Sudbury, ON - Canada
Great capture Bob! I personally love car washes but with a wrangler and soft top now have to do it by hand... This gives a sense of mystery and is very captivating.. FV
Long Beach, CA - United States
Bob, I love the drive though car wash and I really love your image. Has a great film noir look to it. f/v/su
Lake Worth, FL - United States
What an artsy way to show a modern and mundane locale Bob! Very cool. We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Kamloops, BC - Canada
Fantastic image, Bob. Quite spooky with the play of light and shadow. What a great idea. f/v ;-)
Viborg - Denmark
Super well Photography ,so well done Bob ,interesting to read the description aswell. V/F
Port Huron, MI - United States
There is so much drama and mystery in this photo. Great photograph and very creative!
Palm Bay, FL - United States
Great car wash information! Who knew? and of course outstanding photograph! v/f
Green Lane, PA - United States
WOW - so much verbiage from you, the King of clipped descriptions:>). I truly enjoyed learning about car washes; there are times I've wondered what happens to the water and soap, and whether environmental concerns kicked in to regulate some aspects. You learn something new every day:>). PS: GREAT IMAGE! Shouold be a dust jacket for a mystery or spy novel. V/F
Lakeland, FL - United States
wow, I'll wash my own in my driveway from now on... great image Bob and good info. v/f
Lovejoy, GA - United States
Who would think taking a photo of this? Bob of course, who else. Great !
New York, NY - United States
I've only gone through a car wash a couple of times in my life and that was many years ago but I thought it was fun. Great and very original shot Bob.
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