Taken at a car show indoors. Car was black with black tinted windows. Flourescent lights reflecting on the surface of the car, I exposed for the lights and let the car go very underexposed. In printing I used multi-grade paper with a #5 filter to further enhance the effect. I also heavily burned the background where there were people etc. visible.
Thanks All, Not sure of the type of car other than late 30's early 40's. Is this really a photograph of reflected lights rather than the car itself? I think it's a good example of how light gives form, a subject I think I will pursue some more using reflective surfaces.
This is using the conditions to your advantage. The off-centre position adds a natural element. If it had been symmetrical I don't think it would have the same appeal.
Thanks for the comments. As to being off center, I moved slightly to the left to capture the "Eye" in the windshield. I had not thought about it but the natural tendency would have been to center the car. It being off center does seem to work well, as unintentional as it was. Often luck is on your side.