THE BEST SHOT FROM LUFT 8
Nevin Pontious absolutely nailed it with this shot of a young girl wearing a Luftgekult 8 T shirt. Wish I could have been at the event.
(Photo: Nevin Pontious)
Author: Randy Wells
STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORIES AND CARS
A Carrera GT Speedster built by Porsche in the 1950s is still one of my faves. I’ve been given the opportunity to photograph and write about another of these rare hot rods for a feature, and it will be coming out soon. Here’s the opening spread of the last one I photographed back in 2012. Love this stuff!
11-1-2022
DAY TRIP TO WHIDBEY ISLAND
An overnight stay or day trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island is enough to give you a new perspective on life. Here are some images I recently made in La Conner and on the island.
FACES
Released in 1971, A Nod Is As Good As a Wink… to a Blind Horse remains The Faces definitive album. While “Stay With Me” is their all-time rocker, I’m a bit partial to “You’re So Rude”.
Not politically correct today, or perhaps ever, but their songs sure worked during the closing credits of Sahara, one of my fave movies with Penolope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey. Continue reading “”
9-18-22
NEW COVER THIS MONTH
Everyone knows Porsche is my favorite marque. So, it’s with much pleasure that I announce my latest September 2022 cover for the Porsche Club of America’s national magazine Panorama. It’s about the people with this club. That’s why I love working with them so much.
Austin Urfer and his father decided to buy a 944 Turbo together. “All in the Family” is my September 2022 cover feature, where they share their journey together, with a bit of my personal journalistic slant added in. Enjoy this PCA “Youth Issue”, lots of good stuff!
INTENTION, OBSTACLE, CONSCIENCE, OUTCOME
Doing it right takes more than just talent and attention to detail. It also helps if you have the experience to pull off the job under any conditions.
That’s why a major car manufacturer hired me last week, and why you should too (shameless plug).
(Photo of Randy – Andrea Wells, circa 2021)
WILLIAM KLEIN PASSES AT AGE 96
William Klein was an American-born photographer and filmmaker noted for his ironic approach and use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography. He was ranked 25th on Professional Photographer’s list of 100 most influential photographers. Along with Robert Frank, Klein is considered among the fathers of street photography.
9-8-22
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died today at age 96. I was in London the week Princess Diana was killed in Paris. If this next week is anything like what I saw then, and it surely will be, it’ll be something to experience. The English have always had a special relationship with the queen mother, and it will on full display everywhere.
CAROL MADONNA AND HER PORSCHE 356
Carol Madonna of Southern California is the proud owner of this 356B Super 90 in metallic blue, a color that matches the nearby Pacific Ocean perfectly. Her independent nature is encouraging to see as she frequently tours to Porsche club events solo and with friends. Congrats for being published in the latest issue of the Porsche 356 Registry magazine with your cool car! It was a joy to photograph and write about you!
THANK YOU PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
It’s an honor to have my Porsche photographs gracing the revolving image banner of my PCA region’s website home page.
A member since 1996, I’ve photographed local events and many member’s cars. My images have also been featured in the region’s award-winning magazine, Spiel, and several have made the cover.
Thanks again guys and gals!
MY FATHER WAS CHUCK WELLS
Chuck Wells and his Alaskan king crab boat, the F/V Shaman, from 40 years ago were little known on the Internet until an on-line article appeared last year.
My father was one of the shrewdest people I’ve ever known. He was way ahead of his time. Although he made and lost millions, I’m still proud of him. I made this image onboard in 60 knot seas, which was our limit for pulling 800 pound pots.
When he stopped fishing crab in the late ’90s, the concept of a “World’s Deadliest Catch” dramatic TV documentary was just getting started. Continue reading “”
THE LAST ST
My favorite 911. Low weight in a classic shape with a 2.5L high revving air-cooled flat six. Heaven.
In the August 2022 issue of Porsche Club of America’s national magazine Panorama, my photographs illustrate a feature about the last 1972 911ST built. I shot this four years ago, and, even though some stories can take a while to make it into a magazine, I’m absolutely thrilled to see it in print now! We kept it B/W, and the writer Jay Gillotti did a great job with the text. Thanks, PCA!
8-15-22
GARY EMORY
Gary Emory and his son Rod represent the best of modern day Porsche fabricators. Their 356 outlaws are legendary. I’ve known them both for over 20 years. They are the real deal and continue to contribute to the Porsche 356 hot rod community every day as they have for decades.
Gary’s original vision and Rod’s hands-on artistry have produced hundreds of iconic renditions of the cars many of us love.
Check out my in-depth feature on Gary and the family in the latest issue of PCA’s Panorama magazine. See the December 2020 issue for more of my work on Porsche Outlaws. Panorama Magazine.
FOR FREE
Here’s to all those who feel the need to work for free in the hopes of making it as an artist. Even though this devalues their work, it could be just a beginning. Only time will tell.
ALL WILL BE REVEALED
Albert Einstein famously said, “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.†Hang in there folks!
THINGS HAVE CHANGED
People are crazy and times are strange
I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
These lyrics are from 2000. Always ahead of his time, Bob Dylan remains the only artist who can write like this.
Yeah, I’m listening to a lot of his stuff lately.