Syd Barrett, auf Auto liegend, Earls Court Square, London, 1969

The print arrived in great condition, and Mick Rock’s shot of Barrett lounging on that car in 1969 feels so effortlessly cool against the London street backdrop. It’s become the centerpiece of my living room, and the black-and-white tones really bring out the carefree mood of that moment.

The way Barrett’s sprawled on that car hood makes the whole 1969 London scene feel almost audible, like you can hear the street noise. The print quality really brings out the grain in the brickwork and the light on the bodywork, which makes it a proper gallery piece. It’s my favorite thing on my wal

The mood of this shot is exactly what I hoped for—that lazy, carefree vibe of Barrett stretched out on the car really comes through against the London street. The print's detail in the brickwork and the car's curve is crisp, making it feel like a genuine slice of 1969.