All Roads Lead To Chrome

I Think We're On A Roll

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

It’s not every day you get to drive – or photograph – one of these. Recognise the workmanship? It’s a Rolls-Royce Phantom - and yes, those are the doors of the luxury car.

About a year and a half ago, I shot this as I was given special permission to photograph not one but two Rolls-Royces in a showroom and you can see some of the shots at Phantom Menace and Opera Of The Phantom.

I guess I spent about twenty minutes there, photographing the cars from every conceivable angle. So I thought this solitary frame would be ideal for today’s theme. The object in soft focus in the foreground is the wing mirror, while the sleek chrome door handles are in sharp focus in mid-frame.

Yes, I was given permission to shoot the pristine engine bay under the hood and yes, I did open the doors (reverently) to get in and take some shots of the interior.

But no, I didn’t drive it. Why? Because I was wearing a T-shirt and faded jeans. That would have been heresy.

For earlier posts in this series, check out The Doors Archive.

Opera Of The Phantom

Spending Time With The High Rollers

Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON

There's an air of reverence when you get the chance to photograph not one but two Rolls-Royces in a showroom. I rang Dennis Meehan, general sales manager at Trivett Classic Aston Martin, and asked if I could possibly rock up with my camera and spend some time shooting both beauties. Absolutely, he said. These are just two of the shots I took. Watch out for more over the next couple of days. By the way, they even popped the hood for me to get my head around the engine as well.