Stranded by kjer_99
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I once owned a red 1962 VW, which didn't look all that different from this 1955 version, except that you could roll the roof back. My wife and I called it our "Covered Wagon" (with the W pronounced as if a "V.") The Beetle was the first small econo car to gain popularity in postwar America. Even farmers out in the Kansas boonies had them.
They didn't have a gas gauge, though. Instead, there was a little reserve tank that you could open by turning a lever and that got you about 50 or more extra miles. The lever on mine was stuck, so I always had to get the tank "topped off" or risk what has happened to Nate, here--out in the boonies, stranded on one of those "Blue Highways," with no gas to go. Don't worry for Nate. Eventually, someone will come along and give him a ride to a gas station. They might even bring him back; or, if they couldn't someone else probably would. Meanwhile, as he waits, the flies and gnats are starting to bite.
And, yes, I've been there and done that.
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Credits:
"Econo Car" by Donald Sielke (DAZ); DAZ David figure; Conforming pants also from DAZ. Hair is "Wedge Cut HR" for David; Face morph and body textures are "Nate" from Jepe's "Movie Men."
Windmill is a Net freebie; "Long Grass" and "Grass Patch" by Eric Smit; "Shaeffor Daisies," "Goldilocks," and "Emperor's Crown" by varian; road by me.
Thanks for looking and for any constructive comments.
Regards,
Jeremy

Comments (7)
beautiful colors and a fine image!! ...wonderfully done!
Superb work - well lit and wonderful veg. You may want to texture his pants or add some cloth folds in for a bit more realism. But this is really fantastic - VOTE!!
Your image could be really enhanced by using the focus of the camera to create a depth of field. Anyway, this is a nice picture.
Fine plantlife in the front, as in the last of your pics. You have improved a lot on the details doing those
Fantastic composition and memories ! I love the car, your story and composition ! A wonderful image ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
Constructive comment : Why not put a shirt on the guy ? I know, the weather is so hot, but it would protect him a little against insect bites ! :)) Seriously I like the image, the pov is to the point and gives well the 'stranded' feel. (The only little thing would be the very regular line on the road ) Very nice work !
Excellent image and POV , well done:-)