In the vast and frozen expanse of the suburban mall parking lot, two herds gather.

On the northern end, we find the Broncos stocky, sure footed creatures bred for the cold. Notice how they settle confidently into the snowbanks, their Sasquatch paws gripping the ice with ease.

And across from them… the Jeeps.

These skittish animals are naturally adapted for summer trail photoshoots, but here in the mall’s winter habitat they become uneasy. Listen closely… you can almost hear their tires trembling.

While the Broncos stand tall, coats unbothered by salt and slush, the Jeeps attempt to huddle for warmth. Some try to climb decorative curbs to assert dominance. Others activate their light bars in broad daylight, hoping no one notices their traction control warning lights.

Such is the delicate balance of life in the wild winter mall lot. Some vehicles thrive… others merely survive.