The Flying J

What a pleasure to follow you on the road, with your pictures, your words, your experiences. It is a journey, with sounds, smells, feelings ...
Superb light to this black and white, beautiful record.

j'aime les lumieres de la nuit !

Wherever you are, a short break at last for new coming start...how many liters of gas can you car eat?! Just let it eat more! This must be an exciting night!! Love those lights, transparent lights!

Superbe N&B ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

i get more and more into trouble with my romantic feelings about the traffic jam i had when you started your series. i now see how long it really took you to get to your goal and understand how dangerous it could be being tiered and cruisimng through the mountains at night. but because i love truck stops, too, like i love trucks and truckers biographical, i love this picture. the darken/lighten contrast is very cool and the details of the ceiling excellent.

Great shot, who would know you are probably shooting from a convenience bar door. Love the spotlight effect on the ceiling. The b&w adds drama.

cool night capture...

Wow ! The light is so beautiful... Truck stops are always a great place in the US, you're completely right ! Not the same story over here, they are mostly boring and dirty. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure ;)
Have a nice day Bettina !

Beautiful atmosphere ! I love gas stations, night ... Oasis of light ... Furtive shadows ... Arisen from our dreams of travelers ...

Rather like a runway! The night-light bulbs and give the impression of mystery! Bettina got great atmosphere! Best regards, Adela

A beautiful image...the tones are delicate and lovely

What a fabulous B&W, Bettina : it shines wonderfully ! Just love those oily blacks & the gorgeous lighting ! That roof seems "on stage", like for a musical. And yet it's the silence we listen to here. Love the contrast of both feeling. Very elegant & clever image, my friend !

Wonderful light in this B&W image.. Nicely composed.

ha ha . . yes, arriving alive is always the best plan . . this is a very classy b&w with a strange sixties feel about it for no reason I can give.

Nice metallic reflection.

very nice contrast shadows an light , beautiful night shot

What a spacey night shot. Good stuff

I like the tones and the lights of this picture , Bravo, Phil.

une superbe ambiance dans ce cliché !
une atmosphère très mystérieuse !!:)

I don't know how you get your photos to look so shiny and perfect like this but I like it so much! It's a great shot and as with so many of your photos, there are so many details to take it. One could explore your shots for ages. Trust you arrived awake and alive!

Superb composition ! A beautiful lighting perspectiv !

Ha - good thinking that you wanted to be awake for the rest of your drive. It's a great shot of your pitstop.

Great monochrome. Love this contrast !

very nice composition and light for some reason I have always loved the shots of gas stations...it is a light isle in the road...

I like this BW capture: uoy trip report is fascinating!
Have a nice day.

Eerie. You've turned a rote gas stop into a classic. Can't tell you how many times I've rolled into the J.

Very beautiful night scene in B & W, splendid shot. Good day.

I'm glad the trip isn't over yet. These stops are my favorite parts along the road. This is a particularily noir-ish one. Is it the femme fatale or the evil villain that appears in the next post?

Wonderful capture of the overhead light!

Luminous in the dark...it probably would look very different in the bright sun. You did stay awake and live to tell the tale.

wonderful light capture , and a perfect processing !
five stars !
kiss !

Great, timeless B&W.

Superb night and B&W work, and very sensible to not delay but get back on the road, glad you made it safely and shared this really cool shot with us

I love truck stops too! They hold such interesting energy. Love this Black and white. Really captures the feel of these places. Great!

A beautiful strong B&W who suit very well to this night scene.

The flying j looks like a shiny place.

Interesting form. I hope good luck

really have enjoyed this little trip of yours, more exciting than most I have, and even if they werent, I wouldnt have been able to make the story in photos the way you have done.. sweet..

This image makes me yearn to travel as I really love to explore...a beautiful atmosphere that offers so much sense of adventure...a great shot Betty and I wish you a wonderful time:)

nice composition.......well done....bye bye

Quel superbe N/B très lumineux! J'aime beaucoup, très beaux contrastes!!!

Lovely! Great decision for the black and white!!!

Fill it up please !! (images)...

Very good in B&W

I remember commenting a few post prior that Angelenos all have their own freeway stories. I share your pain or sciatica. At least treat yourself something something special. They brew some strong coffee in these truck stops, did you get a jug?

I'm really enjoying this "journey" with you. What a fantastic B&W this is! I love the contrast and lights. I also like the neat lines and composition. I don't know why, but something about this image reminds me of a SCI FI movie, maybe it's the lights - or maybe I just need a cup of coffee... :)

Love the lights and how they play.
very nice angle.

tc

Amazing B&W!!!!!

gas stations are full of life especially at night

a true black and white image, absolutely wonderful...

Très beau noir et blanc, belle lumière et la composition est soignée !! peace !