Pops 66 Soda Ranch on Route 66 - Americana Wall Art, Oklahoma Art, Coke Bottle, Sunset Art, on Paper Print, Canvas, Acrylic, or Metal Print

The sun was dipping low over Route 66 as I approached Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia, Oklahoma. I'd planned this moment, imagining the giant, colorfully lit soda bottle against the fading light of sunset, its rings catching the last golden rays and its own vibrant glow beginning to come alive. But as I arrived, I realized that getting the shot I had envisioned wouldn’t be easy. The place was bustling with families, road-trippers, and locals grabbing a soda before nightfall. As soon as one person left my frame, two more seemed to step right into it.

I set up my camera, adjusting the angle, trying to time my shot between the endless stream of people. I could hear the laughter of kids excitedly running up to the structure. The rings on the massive soda bottle came on, casting an array of pinks, greens, and purples over the grass and pavement around it. The effect was mesmerizing—a surreal combination of day and night, blending in the lingering warmth of sunlight and the artificial glow.

There was a gentle breeze in the air, carrying with it the faint scent of wild grasses and the warmth from the pavement beneath my feet. I was losing light fast, the sky deepening to shades of orange and purple, with the clouds streaked in gold. Just when I thought I’d missed my chance, there was a brief moment of stillness—a pocket of calm in the chaos.

I took a deep breath, framed the shot, and pressed the shutter. The soda bottle’s colors glowed brilliantly, reflecting the hues of the sunset behind it. The vast Oklahoma sky stretched out in the background, capturing the timeless spirit of Route 66, and the bottle stood as a beacon for travelers—a symbol of quirky Americana and the enduring magic of the open road.

As I packed up, I couldn’t help but smile. It was moments like these that made Route 66 special, capturing not just a place, but a feeling—a sense of nostalgia mixed with the thrill of discovery.

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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days

Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

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This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.
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