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DPS Assignment: Light/Play
Another week, another trip to the shops to buy props - and props that then get a proper butchering with a saw!!! Wanted to literally play with light and do what I'm sure my Dad would tell me not to do - play with electricity! Probably my most uncomfortable pose to date with the bulb literally pressed against my nose. But it's always worth the pain to get the shot you want. Think I may return to my "inside the mind of a lampshade" pose as the nights draw in and the sun says goodbye until Spring.
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© Michael D'Amico mdworld@hotmail.com, naturespixel photography : leisa, free rachel, living_fresh, and 122 other people added this photo to their favorites.
*1102 (57 months ago | reply)
brilliant
naturespixel photography : leisa (57 months ago | reply)
i just love it im jealous of your imagination!!
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gtvone (57 months ago | reply)
Suze... you blow me away!... How darn cool are you...
bigcrustyape (57 months ago | reply)
One of your best yet Suze... Very very nice. I love how the wallpaper changes in the light behind you. Brilliant.
naturespixel photography : leisa (57 months ago | reply)
hi im back ... more i look at it the more i love it, one thing when you visit this again off set to the side??
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naturespixel photography : leisa (57 months ago | reply)
hi back again...lol My hubby says you should be sitting beside a couch :)
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Sarah Hall Photography (57 months ago | reply)
so creative Susan! :)
Susan & her 5d (57 months ago | reply)
I need to get a word in edgeways before Leisa comes back again!!! Thanks one and all for your comments. Had such fun taking this shot - think it's probably one of my faves so far. When I have time to play with a set up I go wild. Ape boy - yes it's fun how the wall on the left is lit by daylight and is therefore blue and the wall on the right is glowing in the yellow of tungsten! In terms of going off-centre, I was going to sit in the corner but then really fancied a straight down the middle shot. I did include the sofa on a few attempts but preferred the simplicity of just me, the shade, the wire and that's about it. But will definitely play some more with this set up. Have lots of other ideas I want to try. Going to be hard from the outback though! But thank you thank you for all your suggestions and to the husband too. And to my husband for loving me even though I am totally weird!
bigcrustyape (57 months ago | reply)
you said it...
yo_ashnish (57 months ago | reply)
Wow! Now theres an idea!! I love it! though I couldn't imagine having a light bulb, lit up, pressed up against my nose! Ouch! But then, like you said, it is worth it when you get the shot you wanted :D Fabulous!
-IH- (57 months ago | reply)
that`s pretty cool, Susan. (and beautiful dress ;)
living_fresh (57 months ago | reply)
Love this!
Me 365 (57 months ago | reply)
this shot is awesome...
and your wallpaper...awesome...
and the floor...awesome...
and your dress...awesome (I have a weakness for white dresses/white skirts...I dressed a couple of my models, including myself in them).
saralonde (57 months ago | reply)
love it, simply love it
yuisotozakiphotography (57 months ago | reply)
Love the idea and execution. Also love that floor!
flyingcamera (57 months ago | reply)
The ideas are burning so bright, this girl needs a lamp shade. Simple and complex at the same time. Beautiful photograph!
pennyeast (57 months ago | reply)
Brilliant!!
Sybren A. Stüvel (57 months ago | reply)
Fabulous shot!
absfwkhgfkwheg (57 months ago | reply)
Dude that is spiggin' excellent. Completely awesome.
shazzt (57 months ago | reply)
Wow - that is an amazing shot!
♥Pati (57 months ago | reply)
Great shot, love the light and the tones!
As seen in the Female Self-Portrait Artists' Support Group.
Isilwen (57 months ago | reply)
Whilst sitting up at 3am feeding my infant, a memory of seeing this picture jumped back into my head. I keep imagining what it would look like without the natural light and just the tungsten glowing around you. Could just be that I'm a symmetrical kind of girl, not sure. The daylight detracts from the picture for me. If you have a chance to play with it some more or if you've already got a version of this shot as I described, I'd love to see it.
That aside, it's a brilliant shot! Your creativity (and will to sit with a lit bulb against your nose) amazes me.
norfolkhippies (57 months ago | reply)
wow, what a photograph! Love that dress - let me know when you have finished with it! I blame the parents - can't think what they did to make you so weird. Sure they love you to bits though
LaurelShoemaker (57 months ago | reply)
haha this is great! you are adorable :) i love the patterns of the wallpaper and the wood floor against your figure.. great job!
ktylerconk (57 months ago | reply)
This is a striking and brilliant photigraph! You are so original, and if you are weird, it is in a really good way!
Fstopshere (57 months ago | reply)
very good acting the part of a lamp. what was your mental preparation ?? ;)
ski 9 (57 months ago | reply)
a fun shot!
riopel2dali (57 months ago | reply)
Beautiful creativity . Brilliant .
I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Sybren A. Stüvel (57 months ago | reply)
Wow, congratulations Susan! This photo was shown on the 5D camera in the "interesting shots" selection!
I made you a screenshot ;-)
Susan & her 5d (57 months ago | reply)
Thank you so, so much everyone. Really appreciate your comments and suggestions. The floorboards and the wallpaper are a godsend for photos - I just love the way the light always plays off the wood - particularly when you shoot low-angle along the boards. Thanks Isilwen for your suggestion about cutting out the natural light and just going tungsten - I guess I'd have to throw light across the floor though with a lamp to keep the same sort of look - otherwise overall there wouldn't be much light in frame - cos although the bulb was against my nose it was only 25W - think a 100W might burn my face off! My outfit is a white skirt and halterneck top - I love white clothes for their simplicity in photos - they feel timeless. Fstopshere - yes this assignment took months of preperation - observing other lampshades and slowly learning their ways! And thanks Sybren - that's cool - thank you for the screenshot - most kind. Given this reaction I am going to have to play the role of other popular household items!
reindeer/72 (57 months ago | reply)
nice picture
gtvone (57 months ago | reply)
And you came first in the Digital Photography School assignment... totally deserved
digital-photography-school.com/blog/
jumpinjimmyjava (57 months ago | reply)
"I've seen the light " well done Susan - jimmy - www.cafepress.com/mooned
Sarah Hall Photography (57 months ago | reply)
congrats on winning this week's mini contest at DPS! well deserved!!! :)
bigcrustyape (57 months ago | reply)
well deserved winner suze. Its an absolutely awesome shot
allr1 (57 months ago | reply)
I think your daily commentaries are thoughtfully delightful. Must say you reminds me of myself. Stop the bus! This woman
is reminded of herself......oh how I hope she isn't one of those
365 'groupies I've heard about, like the little birds that like to hang out on a hippo's back. Save me from another chattering companion. My head is allreadyl filled up with my OWN committees. Another Greek chorus, I don't need. Ha Ha.
I was out 'surfing' and came across you and hubby out front with signs written on pieces of paper.You are a scream. You are Very delightful, and I'll bet you come with a full refund if not satisfied. Just thought I would say HEY, on my way through. You have made my day, just a lot richer. THANKS> KEEP IT UP. Carry on citizen. Peace, KAT....(Me, smiling)
scaamanho (57 months ago | reply)
really an excellent shot.
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schafferdavid (57 months ago | reply)
... so many comments, congratulations
forgotten_alphabet (57 months ago | reply)
Is this photo at least partly making fun of the "lamp-on-head" party gag?
António Chagas (57 months ago | reply)
Great photo! :D
Allure+Desire (55 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portraits Homemade - only the best, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
J. Ramón (55 months ago | reply)
Great picture!!
I'm the creator of a group for pictures about lightbulbs,
lanterns, lighters, etc..
And we'd love to have your photooo!
Please add this to Light(Bulb)
{ karen } (55 months ago | reply)
I know this is an old post of yours, but i only discovered it now. LOL! i love it, it's hilarious! :-D And, wow, I just love that wallpaper against the wooden floors.
edypérezfoto (54 months ago | reply)
i am in love with this image.
Sorceria (54 months ago | reply)
Well!!! I love this! The purity of the pose, the simplicity of the compo, the fact that the light is lit. You have done a good job, fantastic self portrait!
Please add it to my group :-)
www.flickr.com/groups/me_-_only_the_best_self _portraits/
Best wishes!
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Orange for you (53 months ago | reply)
Amazing
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photogenic™ (52 months ago | reply)
wow!
dezZi9ner (52 months ago | reply)
nice idea n wondefull patterns on wall :)
Luke Stearns (52 months ago | reply)
WOW! Incredible shot. Very creative!
danielecarotenuto.co.uk (52 months ago | reply)
hmmm so you are a lamp :D
I have the chair..