Photographing A Town That Never Was - Part 1
Artist and photographer Michael Paul Smith has spent hours upon hours photographing one special town that he holds very dear to his heart. There is something that always drew him to it, and the images he created are simple, but stunning. They glow with small-town charm and innocence, reminiscent of days and decades past.
The town he photographs is quaint and beautiful. It’s like each picture tells a story of how life used to be in the United States.
There’s not much going on in these pictures, but it’s obvious that this town is nothing but charm. But, as it turns out, also not real.
Michael builds custom miniature models and sets, meticulously crafting every detail.
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Terrific!
Terrifically fascinating!
His attention to detail really paid off! I can't wait to see the others!
Beautiful and sorta surrealistic. Very cool!
:~)
I have seen his absolutely amazing work before. I get a twinge when I look back and see what life was like when I was a teenager. The lime-green and black 1950 Ford coach was my first car, when I was 16 (although mine was a less garish two-tone, brown and beige). The pink Lincoln Premiere was my girl-friend's father's car (although a more conservative colour), and the light blue Studebaker was the Driving School car I used for my driving lessons. I, too, would like to go back to that time, and live in a town like that.
Dear Friend Raven Wing: These photos take me back.
I recall such scene and vehicles when I was a lad.
Thanks for the retro review.
Much appreciated.
E.