CarlV12 Photography | Fine Art Photographer in Palm Springs

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CARLV12
Photography by Carlos Vargas

Architecture photography in Palm Springs, California

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Signfixation

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My Story

My name is Carlos Vargas and I was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia.

I’ve moved around over the years; Austin, Texas; Panama City, Panama; San Jose, Costa Rica; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Albuquerque, New Mexico and now I’m living in Palm Springs, California.

Zingo’s Café is a classic diner in Bakersfield, CA that emerged during a period when Highway 99 travel was booming, and roadside cafés, motels flourished.
The diner’s classic neon-lit, mid-century look has made it a nostalgic landmark.
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

Zingo’s Café is a classic diner in Bakersfield, CA that emerged during a period when Highway 99 travel was booming, and roadside cafés, motels flourished.
The diner’s classic neon-lit, mid-century look has made it a nostalgic landmark.
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club—often called “The Little Gem of the Desert”—is a landmark mid-century modern community spanning 120 acres in South Palm Springs, California. Developed between 1964 and 1972, it emerged during Palm Springs’ golden era, attracting social elites and celebrities drawn to its refined desert lifestyle and distinctive architecture.
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Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club—often called “The Little Gem of the Desert”—is a landmark mid-century modern community spanning 120 acres in South Palm Springs, California. Developed between 1964 and 1972, it emerged during Palm Springs’ golden era, attracting social elites and celebrities drawn to its refined desert lifestyle and distinctive architecture.
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The Morse Residence exemplifies the clean, understated elegance that defines Palm Springs modern architecture. Designed in 1955 by E. Stewart Williams—one of the city’s most influential architects—the home is a harmonious blend of glass, steel, and natural stone that reflects the surrounding desert landscape
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The Morse Residence exemplifies the clean, understated elegance that defines Palm Springs modern architecture. Designed in 1955 by E. Stewart Williams—one of the city’s most influential architects—the home is a harmonious blend of glass, steel, and natural stone that reflects the surrounding desert landscape
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#palmsprings #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

#modernismweek #midcenturystyle #signgeeks #signfixation #retro

#modernismweek #midcenturystyle #signgeeks #signfixation #retro

Poolside at Vista la Palmas - Palm Springs, CA
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#palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #midcenturyhome #modernismweek #SignGeeks #SignFixation

Poolside at Vista la Palmas - Palm Springs, CA
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#palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #midcenturyhome #modernismweek #SignGeeks #SignFixation

Buick Electra 225 at the Shag House - Palm Springs, CA
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#Retrocar #palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #StreetCars #palmspringslife #Classicchrome #carsofpalmsprings #midcenturyhome #modernismweek

Buick Electra 225 at the Shag House - Palm Springs, CA
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#Retrocar #palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #StreetCars #palmspringslife #Classicchrome #carsofpalmsprings #midcenturyhome #modernismweek

The 15 Mile Stop was located in Morgan Hill, CA along Monterey Road. The nostalgic stop represented 15 miles to San Jose, CA
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

The 15 Mile Stop was located in Morgan Hill, CA along Monterey Road. The nostalgic stop represented 15 miles to San Jose, CA
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

Mercury Colony Park 1959 station wagon at Tiki Oasis 2025 - San Diego, CA
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#Retrocar #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #StreetCars #Classicchrome #TikiOasis #TownCountrySD

Mercury Colony Park 1959 station wagon at Tiki Oasis 2025 - San Diego, CA
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#Retrocar #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #StreetCars #Classicchrome #TikiOasis #TownCountrySD

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Friday August 8, 3pm-7pm - Ticket-holders Only
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Friday August 8, 3pm-7pm - Ticket-holders Only
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Friday August 8, 3pm-7pm - Ticket-holders Only
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

We’re excited to see everyone at Tiki Oasis San Diego this weekend!! 🌸🍍🌺
Find us in the Golden State Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort.
Come early for the best selection of Tiki and mid-century modern fine art photography
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FREE EVENT!!!

Tiki Oasis San Diego is the biggest Tiki Mid-Century Marketplace in the world!🛍️

Where:
Town and Country Resort San Diego
Golden State Ballroom
Friday August 8, 3pm-7pm - Ticket-holders Only
Saturday August 9, 10am-4pm - Open to the public
Sunday August 10, 10am-4pm - Open to public.
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #Tiki #tikioasismarketplace #tikibar #Tikistyle #TikiOasis #TikiOasisMarketPlace

Pink Thunderbird - Palm Springs, CA
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#Retrocar #palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #StreetCars #palmspringslife #Classicchrome #carsofpalmsprings #midcenturyhome #Thunderbird

Pink Thunderbird - Palm Springs, CA
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#Retrocar #palmsprings #midcenturystyle #RetroCool
#desertmodern #DriveVintage #midcenturystyle #palmspringsstyle #StreetCars #palmspringslife #Classicchrome #carsofpalmsprings #midcenturyhome #Thunderbird

Come see me this weekend at the 19th annual
SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION ARTWALK LIBERTY STATION at Ingram Plaza. I will be on space 304
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August 1, 2, & 3, 2024 Ticketed preview pARTy:
Friday 5pm-8pm Free to the Public:
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm Arts District @ Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #PalmSpringsArtsit #ArtwalkSD

Come see me this weekend at the 19th annual
SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION ARTWALK LIBERTY STATION at Ingram Plaza. I will be on space 304
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August 1, 2, & 3, 2024 Ticketed preview pARTy:
Friday 5pm-8pm Free to the Public:
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm Arts District @ Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica #PalmSpringsArtsit #ArtwalkSD

Happy National Donut Day!
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

Happy National Donut Day!
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#SignGeeks #Midcenturystyle #SignFixation #Retro #Signs #Americana #Roadsideamerica

Come see me this weekend at the Rotary Club of Saratoga Art Show
Saturday May 3, 10am - 5pm
Sunday May 4, 10am - 5pm
Booth 641
West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA
@pacificfinnearts
@saratogarotaryfineartshow
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#signgeeks #signfixation #midcenturystyle #PacificFineArtsFestivals #RotaryClubofSaratogaFineArtsShow

Come see me this weekend at the Rotary Club of Saratoga Art Show
Saturday May 3, 10am - 5pm
Sunday May 4, 10am - 5pm
Booth 641
West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA
@pacificfinnearts
@saratogarotaryfineartshow
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See more like this at carlv12.com
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#signgeeks #signfixation #midcenturystyle #PacificFineArtsFestivals #RotaryClubofSaratogaFineArtsShow

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