The Truck Cemetery of Columbia Virginia

PL Duncan Trucking of Columbia Virginia resides on a multi-acre plot complete with office, repair shop and acres of abandoned trucks of all vintages and makes. Nestled at a cross-road near the James River, Mr. Duncan assembled his collection of rust, rubber and machines over his 80 year lifetime. Mr Duncan passed away earlier this year and his sons now must contemplate what to do with the 100's of vintage vehicles.

Where I grew up in the North this would be called a "Junk Yard" but scattered across these Autumn fields, it's more like a gallery of industrial art waiting for the enthusiastic photographer to capture. The scene reminded me - what a wonderful site this would be for an episode of "American Pickers". As my friend Peter Freeman and I walked through the grassy fields the front faces of the trucks seemed to call out, "take my picture", "no mine, take mine".

Our outing was put together by the Charlottesville Camera Club.  For my Photo Friends I shot today with my Nikon D750 and 24-70 f2.8 Nikon Lens. Aperture Priority - Most shot at F16 to capture depth of field,  ISO 400, 9 focus points. Enough said - here's the best I could produce for the afternoon. Enjoy!

The Chevrolet

The Famous Mack Truck Bulldog

Remember the Freightliner?

My friend Peter surveying the site