I've chosen my five favorite entries for the 2009 PHR Photo Contest: this is for 1st place.

This thing looks tough. Despite Johnny's no gravel, dirt, or grass rule, I think the photo under the overpass really works. The dirty dark background matches the car's rough look. Owner and photographer Brian Ober clearly had a lot of fun shooting this car. His girlfriend suggested he shoot it down by the docks since the car is such a boat, and he did! That particular photo doesn't do anything for me, but it's a cool idea. The condition of the car is especially important to me because it goes against what most think would win a contest. There isn't a lot of money into the car, nor is the camera at a professional level. 

(This is not a winner for the contest, just one of my favorite entries)

’66 Buick Riviera GS
Brian Ober, Dickinson, TX

Engine:    425-ci Nailhead
Cylinder heads:    factory
Camshaft:    factory
Induction:    750-cfm Quadrajet
Transmission:    Switch Pitch 400 automatic
Rear end:    factory
Front suspension:    factory
Rear suspension:    factory
Brakes:    drum front and rear
Wheels:    Buick Ralley
Tires:    Douglas
Performance:    345 horsepower
Years owned:    5
Photographer:    owner
Camera:    Samsung Pro-815
Shoot location:    Galveston County, TX