Roy's Motel & Cafe - Amboy, CA

About the artwork

This aerial photograph captures the legendary Roy’s Motel and Café sign in Amboy, California, along the historic Route 66. The bold red design and retro neon lettering stand out against the endless desert landscape, while a classic car sits parked nearby, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere. The empty road stretches toward the horizon, evoking the romance and solitude of a great American road trip. Roy’s has become a pilgrimage spot for Route 66 travelers, road trippers, and photographers seeking to capture a piece of mid-century Americana.

Photographed using kite aerial photography, this image offers a timeless perspective of one of Route 66’s most iconic roadside landmarks. Perfect for lovers of Americana, vintage design, and road trip culture, this piece brings the spirit of the open road and mid-century nostalgia into any home, office, or gallery space.

Choosing the Right Surface

Each print surface offers its own strengths:

• Metal for the most vivid, contemporary presentation, with glossy or matte finishes.
• Canvas for classic look and value in larger pieces, always matte.
• Paper for flexibility and accessibility in smaller sizes, with a matte/luster surface.

Metal – The photograph is infused directly into a sleek aluminum panel, creating a vibrant, high definition finish with incredible durability. These are waterproof, scratch resistant, and ready to hang with a modern, frameless look or set in a high quality float frame. Available with a glossy or matte finish.

Canvas – Printed on artist grade canvas and stretched over a solid wood frame, canvas prints offer a ready to hang, gallery style presentation. Canvas has a beautiful matte finish and looks best when paired with a float frame.

Paper – Produced on premium photo paper with a smooth, luster finish that enhances color and detail. Perfect for framing under glass.