Portrait Of A Vampire

(My uncle). Many of you may remember this one from almost two years ago (or not), but it got deleted so I thought I would go "old school" and re-post it, because, well, quite frankly I'm fun like that. My uncle had actually mentioned how he would like to go back and do more of these portraits (based on Barnabas Collins [many of them based upon the rare bubblegum cards which he has]) which I am always up for. In the meantime; myself as "split face" (at 24, to go along with the version of split face when I was 8 ) is another experiment we are cooking up (but much-improved!) as well as other ardent experiments.

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Pattay says:

adore this derrick! it's the teeth that do it for me.

and the ring/cane combo. love visiting derrickt's photostream, you're always filled with surprises!!!

oh and yes, yes please make that film!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

t. bell says:

omg. dark shadows. perfect. wow. i, too, need more models of weirdology!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

portal23 says:

Man I knew you were a vampire. Great portrait, not natural light though.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Pattay: The teeth were hand-made (which he made); the same technique they use to make teeth for vampires in the films (not your silly-billy plastic teeth you can buy at stores during Halloween!). Thanks, as always, for stopping in and providing me with your kind comments/praise! I am always overly-flattered and thankful! :)

T Bell: More models of weirdology would be wonderful, wouldn't it? I often times find it hilarious how, when speaking of such, people become 'weary' and puzzled (I suppose these are the one's who are closed-minded?) because it isn't what they like, or what they are interested in, so you immediately become "weird" (which is used in terms of being a 'closed book' filled with judgemental multitudes of ignorance) and in their eyes you become "un-normal" because they are too closed-figured and quick to judge someone based upon one level, one minute, one tiny-small-morcel of a percentage of a person's interest/hobby. I suppose we just need to 'hunt them down', eh? ;) ...

Anyhow, thanks, as usual, for the comments! :)

portral: This is my uncle here, but don't be surprised if you see something similar of me in the future months. ;) ...Thanks for the comments! Always appreciated!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

SheStrikesBack [deleted] says:

to me the main attraction are his hands, gosh! I've said before they are perfect! And you guys definitely rock when you develop projects together! ;-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark-B says:

i remember barnabas collins and dark shadows. he really does look like the character on tv. what about you, derrick? ever tried putting that stuff on?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*estrella [deleted] says:

now THAT is genuinely creepy, boy!
you even got the 'Hammer' lighting goin on!
you are a constant marvel:)))))
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Ludmilla: We have a lot of similarities, and I bet our hands would even match-up well! Ha! More 'mental similarities', I would have to say, but when I am 51 years old, I may be able to pose as his 50-year-old 'clone' (!) ...because you would be surprised at the profusion of convergencies/coincedences/parallels we have! And it never ends...

Thanks for chuggin' a comment here, 'milla! Always appreciated! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Mark: Yes, he is actually a huge fan of Dark Shadows and often recalls days coming home from school, not being able to WAIT to see "what happens next", which we can all relate to in one way or another. From dvds, cards, memorabilia, memorizations (which have been filmed of him performing as Barnabas) amongst many other things, I have to say he's the biggest fan. In fact, he had the opportunity a few years ago to meet the man himself (Jonathan Fried) who was involved in a play here in Georgia at one of the major colleges (can't remember the exact city), but he didn't go (surprisingly enough for me and for everyone else). Either way, the stories are always interesting. Not only the 'show' was good, but the two films were wonderful as well. He always catches the re-runs and continues to keep up with it (even going by the exact calender-dates from the time of airing!) even today. I usually try to catch the re-runs when I can, but you know how that goes! :)

Have I ever tried putting it on? Make-up, I assuming? Just dance a bit deeper into the chambers of my stream and you can see for yourself! Okay, maybe you shouldn't have to do that when I can easily say 'yes' or 'no' --- so, yes, of course I've put it on! Not this particular experiment, but with other experiments...yes. :)

Thanks for the comments, as always!

Lou-magic: Thanks to you, as always! Yes, the 'Hammer'-light (!) is the way to go. Or, if better, then I say go for that as well! :) ...Always appreciate you!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cybele malinowski says:

wow he has such a great complexion. how does he do it!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

cybele: Make-up goes a long way, you know? :) ...Good to see you over here. It's been a while! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tomusan says:

Portal23: you must remember that natural light is deadly for a vampire...

Derrick: Very cool uncle you have. Must be a lot of fun to hang out with...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dead Air says:

A bit campier than a lot of your shots with him, which is a nice change. Of course, if I saw him like that at the end of a dark alley, perhaps I wouldn't think "campy" after all!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

AT★5 says:

(damn...Addams Family...like.)
Luv that handmade-theeth.
(Did you make him face up?)
Such a chic vampire.
I'd like to have a glass of tomato juice with him.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

esther (off) says:

Perfect!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

marinkel says:

you're so lucky in the uncle department! the most fun i had with mine once was putting ribbons in his hair. and he was nearly bald... :) do those teeth run in the family? ^_^
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Olive Bordello says:

oh my! oh my! oh my!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cept_id says:

and that's it !!!! great picture of wonderful vampire :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Tennessee_Gator says:

He looks a lot like Barnabus. I used to watch that as a kid.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Karen O [back in a while] [deleted] says:

The return of the gothic..i love your humour derrick! This is not so much bram stoker as hammer horror..kitsch, just wonderful. where have all the scaries gone..?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nancy Pearsall says:

Stop the presses! Derrick, the lighting in this is superb! Really and truly, possibly your best to date!

Congrats, sdfohiweknsdi ally!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Thao. says:

Vampires ??? :D i've never heard u're related to one , Derrick !!! cool . haha . i'm kidding . Barnabus ? i dont know him but i remember Marius and Lestat . i think they're pretty famous ?

Your uncle's awesome , Derrick . ^^ .
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Wow, all of you are magically kind! My appreciation is never thread-like, I must say, but more of an ample domain, collectively stamped into my soul, and my appreciation is always there for you all, even though you guys aren't able to visually see it. Just believe me. :) Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Yes, he has the board game as well, of which is in excellent condition! He also has a mask of the 'old Barnabas' where he turns old (gruesomely wonderful!) in what I believe was one of the Dark Shadows films, where the curtains were opened and "natural light" made its presence onto his indelicateness. In fact, Dick Smith did the make-up work (which is yet another reason to be overly-interested!).

And yes, I am related to vampires, and who knows, I may be one myself! You all will just have to wait and find out in the future if I am or not. But, then again, you may not ever know. ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Something else I wanted to mention!

If you guys ever get the chance, check out these two vampire books (if you're interested in vampire stories anyhow):

Varney The Vampire by Thomas Preskett Prest (which is a long, long story that comes in three volumes and is one of the first vampire novels ever. I haven't read the book(s), but my uncle has them and has been working on them and has been keeping me informed. Interestingly enough, he says that many of the going-ons in "Varney The Vampire" remind him of "Dark Shadows" and some of the incidents that took place in that show, which makes him wonder if the directors/producers actually took some of the story-lines from "Varney The Vampire" and added them into some of the "Dark Shadows" story-lines. I plan to read it after he's finished, even though I've basically 'heard' what has 'happened' already...)

Here's a bit of information about it:

www.unicorngarden.com/varney.htm

or here (which may be a better link for information):

www.internationalhero.co.uk/v/varney.htm

And, the second thing I wanted to mention is John Polidori's The Vampyre, which is a complete opposite of Varney... --- as far as their length is concerned. The Vampyre is actually a very interesting story, history-wise, as much as it is an interesting vampire tale.

From an online source:

Byron's personal physician (and uncle to Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Christina Rossetti) during his travels in Europe, Polidori had the good fortune to be present at the famous ghost-story sessions with Byron and the Shelleys at the Villa Diodati; the story he began there apparently came to naught, but he cribbed Byron's idea (at least according to some critics) and wrote The Vampyre, the first vampire novel in English.

Yes, the "first vampire novel in English!" Interestingly enough, the book is also in "Play" format in case you want to read it both ways.

If you're curious, you can read it here:

www.sff.net/people/DoyleMacdonald/l_vampyr.ht m

***

I think that about does it!

Shine on everyone! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cept_id says:

it also remind me Rev Run's (Run DMC's Mc) video "Mind On The Road" :)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

cept: Ha! Now that is truly thinking deep! ;) ...although, I've never been a fan of that show! But, I do like Run DMC! ...Thanks for the comments! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

krissie p says:

awesome picture! i am jealous not only of your skill but of your ready, willing, able and enthusiastic model!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

c l a r i s says:

lovely!!!! ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen S says:

excellent! he looks like he's having so much fun.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

noqontrol says:

very good D!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nitallica says:

Wow, great likeness!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

goblinqueen says:

love it awesome!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaqueline Vanek says:

Arghh.... this is one of those moment i wish i would have a better english to express what i wanted to say about this shot DerrickT!!!
I was wondering whan i read 2 years ago...... thats a really great shot!!!!!!!.. are there some other great ones that have ben delated? :)
Love your expreiments!!!

By the way.. your uncle seem a really nice person. Mine would never do such things as yours are doing for your pistures hahaha.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

myrte voogt says:

He looks perfect!! the teeth, hands, his dark eyes, the ring, cane..and the little smudges on the shoulder of his dark suit..brilliant!
He accually looks kinda sexy..hehe
I looove your experimentations!
makes me want to get down and dirty myself! as soon as I can get my hands on your bloodrecipe ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

myrte voogt says:

O! and I finally got my pro account! (someone bought it for me!..allways amazed by everyones kindness on here! :D)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Krissie: Thank you for always supplying me with an array of praise and kind comments!

I would rather present my "visions" (when the vision refers to people, or the shape of a person, etc., etc.) on others other than myself, because I feel like I have more "control" over how I want it to appear and what I can do to make the image stronger. When I am working alone, it's a bit difficult (but always a challenge!) but sometimes it has to be that way for time-frame purposes. :)

c la r i s: Thank you! :)

Jen S: Yes, he was! It's all about having fun anyhow, without getting overly-hyped about it, although maintaining that level of creative insight and concentration to get the image how you want it...

Glad you stopped by and thanks for the kindness! :)

noqontrol: Thanks, thanks! :)

Nitallica: Glad you like! Thanks!

goblinqueen: Thanks!

Jaqueline: Haha, aww! Your english is just fine --- no worries! I can always determine what you are trying to say to me (and others when I read your replies to comments and your comments to others' photos) and it's always appreciated! Perhaps I just need to learn your language? ;)

Anyhow.

No, that is the only one that was deleted, but I'm glad you asked! Perhaps I shall do more of these and dedicate them to you some day in the future! I'm really thankful that your enjoy my experiments and such. Like I said earlier, it is all in fun and enjoying yourself. If you're not enjoying yourself with photography (or anything, for that matter) then there's really no need in doing it.

Yes, he's very nice and kind. I always enjoy being around him. In fact, I am going over there tomorrow, so we will probably be creating more improv-captures, although I do have a few ideas I want to lay on the table for him to contemplate. ;) ...Your uncles need to get on the ball! Perhaps they are not "weird" enough? :) ...Thank you, as always, for the comments, my friend!

myrte: Haha, you're always a delight. I am, again, grateful that someone is enjoying these experimentations. I think I have most fun when I am working with someone else. This is why I need more "Models of Weirdology!" ...Perhaps you should be one? :) It's often a shame that many people that we correspond to are either in different countries, or are quite a ways away. But, then again, there's always a bright side. Flickr to the rescue! :) ...I think you should definitely get 'down and dirty' and if you need that recipe (in a more thorough explanation), then let me know and I will provide you with it, as well as a few secrets. ;)

And good for you for getting a pro account, and an extra pat-on-the-back for the person who bought it for you. That was very kind of them. There are still a handful of kind people on Earth --- they are out there, for certain.

Thank you, thank you, as usual, for your kind comments and commentarial delights. I'm always grateful. :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] says:

oh the utter glory of his highness!!!!!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

panic-embryo says:

wow....I realise I've been away for some time..will return to sink my teeth into these images. promise.

erm.

;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

jot.de says:

he he, excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lateefa says:

He's such a good model.. im glad you reposted it. Im imagining him making some strange growling noises.. oww.. my ears.. my ears.. im scared.. moving along...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

good morning stradivari says:

oooh!!! I love the teeth!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

'kbozen' moved to http://kbozen.ipernity.com says:

Bela Lugosi is NOT dead!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ƒ® [deleted] says:

i like your split face at 8, these are definitely companions . .
a triptych for your 24th ??

love this, both uncle, and DerrickT.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Self Timer says:

wonderful (nehedar)- such a nice family you have there :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

panic-embryo says:

This is a fantastic portrait Derrick! I am loving this lurking element of a dark, modern fairytale here. The composition is wonderfully arranged, superb 'lighting' and the overall result, marvelously 'tongue in cheek'.

I have to agree with Pattay here...love to see that film indeed!

(what a cool uncle)

boomslang!!!! to the both of you!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

WomanChild says:

I adore it! His skin is like wax. Perfectly framed. Perfectly everything. Love love love!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

faithfull says:

hmmm...so creepy and dark :) awesome!!! love the eyes...

but where's the fresh blood? ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

m.10 says:

that's the real stuff...I love your style!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Auntie K says:

I vahnt to byte your neck!!!

He is a stylish and glamorous vapire and deserving of multiple posts! Excellent image!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jane_W says:

I'm glad you put this back up as it's a gem!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

elsakawai™ says:

wooo scary vempire
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fussy tassy says:

this is just so cool! scary though!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MY LIFE AS A HAINT [deleted] says:

dark shadows!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

Awesome!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Buck Forester says:

Oh my gosh, I think it's a real vampire.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nad says:

I wish my uncle was a vampire. My dad's a zombie, though.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Buck Forester says:

My dad is a pirate, but a good man.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mel-pin says:

I need a teeth-set like this. Urgently.
My dad is not the known Hamlet. My sistah loves chicken-soup.
Who am I?...
(Oh whot do I write here? it's may be the bad influence of The RinG...)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jiffy Cat says:

I'm old enough to remember the show when it came out. The intro
was similar to other soap operas, melodramatic piano score. Then the title would appear. The lettering would get all wavy and a voice would go "DARK SHADOWS" Then all us kids would get up and leave the room, because the show was just not that interesting to a 5 year old.
Great photo, he looks just like I remember Barnabas.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Yes, it's weird and wacky and campy. It's also a really beautiful portrait.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Misteriddles says:

Good stuff, dt. I always wanted to see dark shadows when I was vampire-obsessed kid, but it didn't screen here in Oz. And kudos to your uncle for posing.

because it isn't what they like, or what they are interested in, so you immediately become "weird"

Wave your freak flag high!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Thanks to all of you! ...which somehow seems "silly" being that I'm so late in replying. But, hey, "better late than never" if I can be cliche' for a moment!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Jiffy Cat says:

Let it be said that Derrick never leaves a comment unanswered....
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Ha! Never! ...or, well, at least I try not to.

Sometimes I will notice that I never replied with my 'thank yous' and so forth (usually thinking that I did) on certain images, so I will go ahead and say them to make me feel better, even if it's been weeks or months since anyone has responded on that particular image...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Jiffy Cat says:

You see I'm correct.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

You're correct, you see!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

was a cool show too!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

TCM Hitchhiker says:

Well done, he makes a fine Collins.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

DerrickT says:

Thank you, sir.

He has been a Dark Shadows fan since it went off of the air, and he still watches it precisely as it was aired when the series began (based on the calenders from that time). A sign of a dogmatic fan, for certain . . . and myself, as well (nevermind the horrible television shows of today; complete garbage compared to this era).
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

nightowlghoul says:

Great likeness!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

*Laura. says:

Wow, would be great if you would share this pic to the
*Dark Side Group.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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