Car Art - Ornamentia Photo Gallery by Dan Greenberg at pbase.com

Car Art - Ornamentia

Photographs of Hood Ornaments, Emblems and other automotive details in all their shiny glory. The newest images are at the beginning.

Car Art - Orna...

By Dan Greenberg

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Car Collection 1	1935 Auburn 851 Cabriolet	1951 Pontiac	1937 Plymouth
1931 Auburn	1954 Chevy	1950 Buick Special	1955 Pontiac Safari
1931 Dodge	1950 Mercury	1950 Mercury	1947 Chevy
1949 Packard	1949 Packard Cormorant	1940 American Bantam	1940 Cadillac
1940 Cadillac	1931 Chevy	Cadillac Ornament adapted to a 34 Ford	Custom Grayhound on 34 Ford
Late 40's Olds on a Ford Truck	1937 Packard Model 1507	1936 Packard 120 Convertible Victoria	1935 Duesenberg Model J
1930 Lincoln L Model Sport Phaeton	1906 National	1953 Ford	1913 Packard I38 Runabout
1920 Packard 3-35 Runabout	1955 Thunderbird Steering Wheel Detail	1958 Chevy Impala	1958 Chevy Impala and Neon
1948 Plymouth	1950 Ford	1951 Ford	1950 Ford

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Gerard KOEHL		05-Oct-2023 18:34
Cette série est vraiment extraordinaire. V

Bob B.		30-Oct-2022 22:06
Very cool Dan! V

Nestor Derkach		12-Mar-2022 19:43
Impressive collection of auto hood ornaments tack sharp delivery excellent gallery . Vote

mario .n		16-Dec-2021 12:35
Exceptional work, I really like!

Raymond Ma		05-Jun-2021 19:37
Wow...this is quite the collection! Encyclopedic and artfully catalogued Dan. vVv

Jeff Gitlin		04-Dec-2020 17:27
Dan, you have gathered an exceptional collection. The captures are isolated, sharp, and colorful. Many I have not seen before in captivity. I admire your artistic approach to the subject. Kudos.

Paco L�pez		03-Apr-2020 04:34
Wonderful finds and gallery! V!

William Barletta		14-Sep-2017 23:03
A super collection very well photographed. Fortunately I am not so old that I remember seeing all of them "in person." ~V~

Sam Rua		22-Apr-2016 02:58
Very cool gallery with lots of great images. Nicely conceived and filled.

Markus Grompe		20-Apr-2016 23:31
awesome collection!

settler		04-Apr-2015 17:17
Whether on cars or planes this is an environment that welcomes design BV!!

Gerard Koehl		17-Jan-2015 07:36
Magnifique collection. V

Tom LeRoy		25-Jun-2013 17:15
An impressive collection of artistically presented hood ornaments! BV

Dan the Man		30-Dec-2012 15:15
Wow! Quite a collection! Bravo!!

Helen Betts		16-Dec-2012 18:38
Fascinating gallery filled with outstanding images. Definitely will have to come back to see more. V.

Darren Livingston		16-Nov-2012 19:49
A great gallery...very inspiring....

Bernd Roethig		05-Nov-2012 00:03
Compliments Dan, Great gallery, very well executed. Would like to see them at full-size, must be great!

ac		31-Oct-2012 16:50
Details that make history, in one collection !

goelsamuel		24-Oct-2012 17:29
Superb collection of very original, creative and skillfully composed images! Big Vote!

cits_4_pets		11-Sep-2012 03:39
These are excellent Dan!!! Love the minimalistic approach on so many that shows off the art of the vehicle. Some of the hood ornaments are so cool, an art of the past. Strong lines really make some fine images. Excellent gallery!!!!

Dan Spendolini		04-Sep-2012 10:25
Another superb gallery Dan. Composition, lighting, color, contrast, all perfect. Outstanding photography.V

Charles Lasnier		26-Aug-2012 10:05
Top notch.

Wendell Cantrell		27-May-2012 21:33
Looking for hood badge(emblem) not hood ornament for 51 Desoto Custom wagon

Kasia Guess		18-Jan-2012 23:07
excellent collection

Mark Krause		11-Jan-2012 04:48
Dan, I can't believe that I've not seen these before! I've seen many others present such a collection, but your images truly do justice to each and every original design! ~GMV~

Hugh Rooney		10-Jan-2012 15:41
Love these Dan.Fab composition and colours.VVV

Arthur Lebacq		16-Nov-2011 12:39
Wonderful details here in this fascinating gallery.....well done.....V

woody34		15-Nov-2011 23:13
Great gallery of wonderful ornaments..like some others I didn't realise so many existed..

Long Bach Nguyen		25-Oct-2011 14:28
excellent gallery with so many wonderful and historical Hood Ornaments. I didn't know there were so many beautiful ornaments. Cheers, Long

Lennart Waara		20-Jun-2011 14:11
Excellent gallery with great variation and presentation!

Arn		01-Jan-2011 17:56
The incredible variety and abundance of interesting details and textures just blows my mind - I envy you for your resources! :) Nice gallery and voted, of course.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		17-Sep-2010 17:23
Dan,I love this collection! BV Paolo

Wintermeer		31-Jul-2010 07:32
Wonderful details, they knew how to build cars back then.... Vote!

Andrew Bott		18-Jul-2010 22:20
Wow, that's quite a collection.

Eldar Kadymov		11-Jul-2010 22:12
I look at it as at a lesson of superior art and compisition, V

Jake Jacobson		17-May-2010 15:36
I keep comming back this is a SUPER GALLERY ...Jake

Dan Opdal		13-May-2010 18:50
Very Nice Collection Dan!!! Beautiful Work V

Jeff Real		08-May-2010 13:42
The sheer volume and amazing quality of this collection is staggering. Your love for the subject is on full display, Dan. This is a fun place to romp around and be thrilled by the view. VOTE!

joseantonio		07-May-2010 04:45
A creactive and artistic gallery

Denis Vincelette		27-Apr-2010 21:56
A splendid collection of ornaments .. thanks for sharing ! Your POV are perfects ! I have appreciated to see all these splendid ornaments very close like here ... !

Dave Berry		19-Jan-2010 02:32
I'm envious. You've gotten up close and personal with way-cooler cars than I have. I enjoyed the resulting photos very much. The fact that you have been so successful in isolating your subjects makes them special. Thanks for sharing. Voted

Jake Jacobson		23-Nov-2009 15:33
This Gallery looks like it may have taken a lifetime to put together, and I like the red Pinstriping, last pic...A Great Idea for A Gallery ...Jake

Buba Jafarli		08-Sep-2009 14:50
Very interesting, enjoyable collection! Excellent work, Dan! BV.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		01-Sep-2009 14:19
Very nice collection. Voted

Stan Wojick		01-Sep-2009 00:09
Superb gallery Dan - V.

Ali Majdfar		27-Aug-2009 08:07
Outstanding gallery, stunning shots. ~V

Jake Jacobson		19-Jun-2009 14:53
Another Top Notch Gallery! ...Jake

Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott		12-May-2009 22:24
WOW!!! Outstanding and SO beautiful - impressing work :o) ~v~

Guest		19-Apr-2009 18:24
Great shots, Dan. I also enjoy photographing autos the same way. There is a Concours D'Elegance im eastern PA coming up in June that I will be attending. I will be posting those pictures here on pbase. v

A.G. Arao / noyphoto		14-Apr-2009 13:59
A truly impressive gallery, full of fascinating images! A banquet for the eyes. v.

Michael		09-Apr-2009 02:49
Super collection and very well done. I had forgotten about many of the ornaments.

Guest		06-Feb-2009 10:50
It's a great collection Dan. Car show season will be upon us soon and you've inspired me to get out and shoot some details. Thanks for that. Gene

Alain Boussac		22-Jan-2009 09:41
Great idea and fabulous gallery, pictures with much visual variety and impact. Excellent work, very pleasant to look, Dan ! BV.

Guest		16-Jan-2009 17:58
Wonderful gallery and theme, excellent work, way to go.

Marcia Rules		05-Jan-2009 22:58
high-style here, great job !!! V

alfredo camba jr.		05-Jan-2009 01:13
Very artistic gallery! Beautiful images!!! V

Guest		09-Sep-2008 02:51
Dan, what a remarkable collection. I love the way you captured these cars. Well done... V

H. P. Henriksen Starman		07-Sep-2008 19:12
Great gallery and fine idea. v Here is one you do not have: http://www.pbase.com/hphdk/rols_royce

Monte Dodge		06-Aug-2008 04:11
Great idea,,,, perfect,,,v

Pualani		31-Jul-2008 18:43
Fabulous gallery, my friend. Your passion is showing!

Marc Demoulin		20-Jul-2008 17:05
I'm always like in a candy store with you Dan!! V Marc

tomr-photos		04-Jul-2008 03:48
Super shots!

Marland Grove		02-Jul-2008 01:20
Great collection!!

LynnH		29-Jun-2008 20:32
I love every single shot. This gallery is a work of art. Happy to Vote!!

Terri Steele		11-Jun-2008 11:29
Excellent gallery! Love the old hood ornaments. Very nicely done ;)

Sandi Whitteker		20-May-2008 04:47
I love these old classics! You've photographed them beautifully Dan. Super arty shots!

Peter Sussex		28-Mar-2008 08:55
You've done great job Dan, very elegant gallery with full of gems.

anthony1957		23-Mar-2008 03:34
Your collection is very impressive Dan! Getting that contrasting background to make the ornament stand out is the challenge. Wonderful art form.

Don Mottershead		13-Mar-2008 23:54
Nice gallery! A good concept that has been executed very well. Amazing how much visual variety can be found in such a specific them.

Bill Klein		22-Jan-2008 04:39
Great shots! V

jlm		06-Jan-2008 17:39
Nice and interesting collection

tgitwea		25-Dec-2007 23:29
A 1929 through 1931 Ford Model "A" flying Quail radiator cap is very nice. Can you add one?

Ilene Nova		24-Dec-2007 01:03
I love this gallery Dan. Reminiscent of a more elegant time. Vote!

endre novak		22-Dec-2007 16:45
excellent images.

kayjaynz		19-Dec-2007 06:47
Excellent gallery Dan. Wonderful, rich colours.

Rosemarie Kusserow		16-Dec-2007 19:31
Stunning gallery Dan, beautiful colors and compositions, vote, Rosemarie :o)

Guest		16-Dec-2007 04:05
Great gallery. v. Lee

Richard Calmes		26-Nov-2007 18:35
This is a fabulous collection!

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