Hi everyone!
Get ready to see the beauty in the unexpected! Join us for a photography adventure at McLean‘s Auto Wreckers, where discarded treasures, rusting metal, peeling paint, and forgotten objects become fascinating subjects for our cameras. From bold colours and gritty textures to unusual shapes, reflections, and abstract patterns, there’s inspiration hiding in every corner.
This outing is a chance to think outside the box, experiment with different techniques, and discover how something old, worn, or overlooked can become a compelling work of art. Whether you enjoy close-up details, creative compositions, black-and-white photography, or telling stories through your images, there will be plenty to explore.
Kindly note that it is required to sign a waiver on site in order to get access to the property.
Safety Reminder: Junkyards can contain sharp metal, broken glass, unstable objects, uneven ground, and other potential hazards. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear, watch your step, avoid touching or climbing on vehicles or debris, and stay within designated areas. Always be aware of your surroundings and prioritize your safety while capturing those creative images.
Link to Useful Links – Tips and Photo Ideas
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Zoom Show and Tell:
Time: Nov 26, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87503187825?pwd=ZHvpXcmQcHktu9VGyzUaDyDJ0ZnrlI.1
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Useful links:
- McLean‘s Auto Wreckers Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wwxyFdMBRTewbiht9
- Inspiration – Flicker Account: https://www.flickr.com/groups/mcleansautowreckers/pool/page9
Tips and photo ideas
1. Rust, textures and details
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Get close to rust, flaking paint, cracked leather, corroded metal and weathered wood.
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Try macro photography or use your longest focal length for tight compositions.
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Look for interesting colour combinations and repeating patterns.
2. Forgotten stories
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Photograph old car interiors, steering wheels, headlights, license plates and broken mirrors.
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Imagine the history of an object and capture details that suggest its past.
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Try black and white for a timeless, dramatic feel.
3. Shapes, lines and patterns
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Look for circles, curves, diagonals, grids and repeating shapes.
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Use leading lines to draw the viewer’s eye through the frame.
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Experiment with unusual angles, low viewpoints and reflections.
4. Reflections and creative perspectives
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Search for reflections in mirrors, windows, chrome and puddles.
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Frame one object through another, such as a car window or a tangle of metal.
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Try shallow depth of field to isolate a small detail from a busy background.
5. Colour versus monochrome
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Hunt for splashes of red, yellow, blue and green among the rust and dust.
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Photograph the same subject in colour and black and white.
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See how changing the light or exposure affects the mood.
