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by Editor Michel Romaggi
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 30st of October 2026
Today, the car tends to be just a tool like any other, despite having been a symbol of emancipation, freedom and dreams for generations. Yet it continues to inspire photographers. Whether it occupies a central place in the image or blends into the scenery, it offers multiple possibilities for interpretation.
PORTRAIT
Old cars, abandoned cars, luxury vehicles, utility vehicles, family cars and sports cars can all become the subjects of a portrait gallery.
“You will smell him passing ….” by Peter Ebel
“Alpine” by ATTILA SZABO
The photographer can either show them in their entirety, or focus on a specific detail of their anatomy.
“Renault 4CV” by Rico Cavallo
“Austin Haeley” by Mr.G.
“US classic car Sedan Deville 1959 tail fin abstract” by Beate Gube
Classic cars are a popular subject,
P 094706 by Svetlin Yosifov
“The bride’s car” by Jose C. Lobato
Even more so when they are abandoned. Once symbols of modernity and progress, they gradually become objects marked by time, covered in rust and sometimes overtaken by vegetation.
“red forest” by Holger Droste
“The Old Hudson” by Anne Berger
IN MOTION
Movement can be the focus of an image. Rather than simply photographing a car, the focus becomes capturing the feeling of speed, the energy of movement, or the transience of a moment.
“Cab” by Masatoshi Ujihara
“Malecon” by Andy Bauer
IN THE NIGHT
Headlights, taillights, deserted car parks, petrol stations and illuminated roads, as well as reflections on wet tarmac, form a visual universe in which the car can appear as a silhouette, a light source or a mysterious presence.
“Freeway to he Stars” by Peter Davidson
“In the theeth of cold winds” by Yvette Depaepe
THE CAR AND THE HUMAN BEING
A hand on a steering wheel, someone cleaning their car, a driver seen in their rear-view mirror, someone waiting inside, or a family travelling: these are just some of the scenes that illustrate the uses, habits, and emotional ties associated with the automobile.
The car then appears as an extension of the individual, a social marker or an element of their identity.
“Portrait of a taxi driver” by Subhajit Das
“drive” by fyb
“Car Repair” by Inge Schuster
AN INTIMATE PLACE
The cabin is a world unto itself, occupying a space halfway between public and private. The interior of the car thus becomes a place for solitude, waiting, reflection or escaping the outside world.
“Asleep” by Stephanie Kleimann
“Reflection” by Vasil Nanev
REFLECTIONS
“America is watching you” by Hervé Loire
“Car & Wall” by Lus Joosten
THE CAR AND LONELINESS
An isolated car in a vast environment, such as a deserted countryside, beach, mountain or arid landscape, or an empty car park. Faced with such vastness, the vehicle may appear insignificant and vulnerable, or it may embody a promise of freedom and escape.
“Down the road” by Larry Deng APA
“The Moravian Serpent” by Izabela Laszewska-Mitrega / Darek Mitrega
THE TRACES
We no longer photograph the cars themselves, but rather the traces they leave behind. The car itself is not necessarily visible. Instead, it is suggested by what remains after its passage, or by the space it has momentarily occupied.
"Parking Bays” by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp
Untitled by Sherry Akrami
AN ELEMENT OF THE LANDSCAPE
A photograph does not always have to feature a car as its main subject. It can also blend into the background, become a secondary element, or help to create a balanced composition.
“no1” by Alper Hasan ÜKE
Sometimes, it adds scale, colour or a human presence to a landscape.
“hors des sentiers battus” by Piet Flour
In other cases, it is part of a minimalist urban scene or becomes an almost imperceptible detail.
“go” by Alfredo Caridi
“Walk alone” by Marius Cinteza
Aerial photography, particularly with the help of drones, provides a unique viewpoint. When viewed from above, cars lose their individuality and become just another form.
“Repetition” by Mihai Bogdan R
“Bridge” by Jure Kravanja
Vehicle alignments and saturated car parks can create almost abstract paintings, where the cars blend into the image's lines, rhythms and patterns.
“Trafic Jam” by Wayne Pearson
“Parking” by Jure Kravanja
It can also be the subject of creative production, allowing the creator to let their imagination run wild.
“Destruction of the environment” by Sulaiman Almawash
“FireStorm” by Marcel Egger
These different approaches transform the car from a mere photographic subject into something much more significant: a means of viewing our daily lives differently.
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 | Paula Iliescu PRO What an absolute delight! This wonderful collection offers such a rich variety of perspectives on what might seem like an ordinary subject. From the energy of motion to the beauty of the smallest details, from nostalgia and mystery to almost abstract compositions, each photograph tells its own story and invites us to see the automobile in a different light.
A truly remarkable collection, where creativity, sensitivity and diverse photographic visions turn the everyday into art. Congratulations to all the photographers, and to Michel and Yvette for bringing together such an outstanding selection! |
 | Svetlana Povarova Ree PRO What a diverse array of cars—and how differently, and with such love, they have been photographed! These images tell a story not only about the vehicles themselves, but also about the people who drive them, in all sorts of different circumstances. Thank you to all the photographers! And a huge thank you to Michel and Yvette! |
 | Miro Susta CREW Sorry Michel |
 | Michel Romaggi CREW :-) |
 | Roland Weber PRO I like the presentation a lot. It gives lots of insides and shows brilliant photos from cars. As usual it is a very outstanding selection and collection. Thank you for the article and my congratulations to the authors and photographers. |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Roland. I am happy that you like it . |
| | Miro Susta CREW Very interesting topic accompanied with wonderful photos, thank you Jane and Yvette for publishing. |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Miro ...even if you changed my name ;-) |
 | Wayne Pearson PRO Thank you Michel and Yvette for your research and presentation, and for selecting one of my images! |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks for your appreciation, Wayne ... Michel did a great job! |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Wayne, both for your kind comment and for providing nice pictures |
 | Patrick Compagnucci PRO Great Images, thanks so much! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, Patrick ... Fine topic ;-) |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Patrick |
 | Jane Lyons CREW Wonderful article and fabulous photos! Thank you Michel ! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks for passing by, Jane .... As Michel is away on a short trip, I'll answer for him too ;-) |
| Michel Romaggi CREW I am pleased that you like it. Thank you Jane |
 | Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp PRO what a fascinating article with such a great selection of images. Thanks to the author Michel and thanks also to Yvette for publishing |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Fine article, I fully agree ... Thanks for your appreciation, Hans-Wolfgang. |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you for this so kind comment dear Hans Wolfgang |
 | Giampiero Maffulli PRO Fantastic selection, thank you. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks in both our name for your appreciation, Giampiero!
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 | Jose C. Lobato PRO Excellent work, as always. A very interesting selection. A million thanks for including me in this. Best regards.
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Your work is classy, Jose ... as well as the bride's car ;-) Thanks for your appreication, dear friend! |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you dear Jose. As told Yvette, your work always deserve to be highlighted :-) |
 | Stephanie Kleimann PRO Thank you Michel and Yvette,
I’m touched that you’ve chosen my photo for this theme. This photo of my daughter asleep on the way to our holiday destination means a lot to me.
A lovely selection of photos of this mode of transport, which is still part of everyday life for many of us and which often carries so many stories.
Thank you very much and congratulations to all the photographers |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks for your appreciation, dear Stephanie ... Yes, editor Michel Romaggi did a great job by writing about cars ;-) |
| Michel Romaggi CREW You are right Stephanie :we all have a lot of souvenirs with our cars ... Thanks |
 | Marius Cinteza CREW Excellent car series! Congratulations, Michel!
And many thanks for including one of my photos! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks in both our names, Marius ... Michel is away on a short trip! He did a great job, indeed! |
| Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Marius |
| Marius Cinteza CREW Many thanks, Yvette! Have a great wekend ahead! |