Covered up: ‘My cars are loners,’ writes Ludwig in the introduction to Sleeping Cars, a large-format photo book to be published in the spring. ‘I’ve spied on them in their nightgowns. I’ve watched some sleep in the nude; some take afternoon naps and a few lucky ones get to sleep together.’ (Gerd Ludwig/National Geographic) Gerd Ludwig/INSTITUTE
Photo essay: Gerd Ludwig’s ’sleeping cars’
The documentary photographer lives in Los Angeles, and at night he searches for ‘sleeping cars’
Documentary photographer Gerd Ludwig lives in Los Angeles, and at night he searches for "sleeping cars." "My cars are loners," writes Ludwig in the introduction to Sleeping Cars, a large-format photo book to be published in the spring. "I’ve spied on them in their nightgowns. I’ve watched some sleep in the nude; some take afternoon naps and a few lucky ones get to sleep together."
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