Howdy. Thought I'd introduce myself and share my ride
 

Hello. My name is Webb Bland, I'm a photographer based in New Orleans, and I'm a proud owner of a 2011 Durango R/T [the first one in my city at time of purchase, and without a doubt the best looking ;)]. Depending upon how closely you follow the brand, you might actually recognize some of my work, but I'll touch on that later.

I came from a 1999 Durango, so when the third gen was announced and I saw the new look, I knew exactly what I was going to upgrade to. Being a photographer and fellow car lover, I used one of my photos as a reference point and created a render in Photoshop of what I hoped it would one day look like, five months before I actually ordered the car in June 2011. I think I've pretty much nailed it, what do you guys think?

My original render:
http://www.notbland.com/public/duran...al_render2.jpg

The day I picked her up and brought her home, I did a quick shoot with both my Durangos, each bone-stock:
http://www.notbland.com/public/duran..._evolution.jpg

And now... how she sits today:
http://www.notbland.com/public/durango_rt/not_bland.jpg


If you've been reading what I wrote and not just looking at the photos, you might have noticed I stated I used one of my photos for the render-- if you're a member here and you're in this sub-forum, surely you own a new Durango and might recognize that photo. That's because... I'm the press photographer for Dodge, and one of a very small handful for Chrysler Group as a whole.

Proof: https://twitter.com/RalphGilles/stat...88062853976064

:D

Feel free to check out my website for more Chrysler Group goodness:
Dodge: http://www.notbland.com/make/dodge
Chrysler: http://www.notbland.com/make/chrysler
Fiat: http://www.notbland.com/make/fiat

Or take a look at another car I photographed this past March... http://www.notbland.com/gallery/2013-srt-viper-gts

And on top of all of that, I also shoot for Top Gear:
http://www.notbland.com/public/tg_viper_cover.jpg

Anyway, just wanted to say it feels good to be a part of such an awesome and enthusiastic group of people (Chrysler/Dodge/Mopar supporters), and while the exterior of my Durango is essentially finished, I still plan on performance upgrades, so I'm sure I'll be back to poke around with some questions. And yes- I did a full photoshoot of my car- I'll get around to retouching the images at some point, once I wrap all my real work!

Thanks for looking!
-Webb

Welcome, sweet photos and ride you have there!

Cool stuff. Welcome.

You, sir, have one bad ass ride!

Very nice ride and welcome. Though I do want to say there are a few R/T's in NOLA. I lived on St Charles and Toledano and there is a silver one that has been in the area since I bought mine Juneof 11. Either way it looks great

I retract my last statement. I understand wha you wrote now. You purchased in 11'. Gotcha

Sweet ride and great shots... welcome!!

Looks really good! I'd love to do a shoot with my D!

No, you're certainly right, there are a few-- I didn't mean to imply I had the singular R/T, I just had the first one through any of the dealerships at the time of purchase in 2011. Sort of a lame bragging right, but I was ecstatic to be driving what was technically a '1 of 1' for a few months. :P

To date, I know of six others, all in black, silver, gray, and white. No reds that I know of.

And thanks!

Glad you approve! Thanks!!