Box cameras

terri · Apr 7, 2004

I don't usually post my "alternative" stuff over here in the mainstream, but I'd appreciate some feedback on this one, so it needs some views. I won't bore anyone with the technical aspects, beyond saying it's an SX-70 manipulation. I treated this one differently than anything I've done previously, and would like to get your first impressions when viewing it. Thanks!!

voodoocat · Apr 7, 2004

Looks like a painting. Beautiful! Love the colors.

A.Rotshtein · Apr 7, 2004

Hi Terri

This is simply BEAUTIFUL....I love the manipulation on this piece.

I tell you what, my next image tomorrow will be on the same subject (a clue) :wink:

Later

AR

Chase · Apr 7, 2004

I definitely don't dislike it, but I just can't seem to make up my mind on it.

I think viewing a scanned version of it makes it much less interesting than seeing the original. Colors and texture look great though!

terri · Apr 7, 2004

Thanks, guys, for the honest feedback. I'll take it all gladly, since I wasn't even sure I liked it myself when I got done with it. :blulsh2: I only knew it had to come out like that, if that makes any sense.

I usually don't have an uncertain reaction about my own stuff (I either know I'm happy or know I hate it) so I thought reading some objective comments would be a good thing.

MDowdey · Apr 7, 2004

i thought it was a painting!! could you describe what it is for us idiots!?!

md

Harpper · Apr 8, 2004

Nice terri! I can almost feel the texture if I touch the screen. :wink:

The orange background against the brown cameras work because brown is usually a dull color but that's hardly noticeable with the bright orange background.

terri · Apr 8, 2004

i thought it was a painting!! could you describe what it is for us idiots!?!

Thanks!!! Thanks to you too Harpper.... well, I took this shot of 2 of my box cameras with my SX-70 Land camera. It uses Time Zero film and I was just messing around with the light meter. I placed them on the back patio in bright sunlight, and ended up with those big shadows. So, I just sat outside and manipulated the shadows into those shapes....then followed the lines of the cameras. The concrete background was unattractive, so I swirled the emulsion around there too.

I liked the manipulated image but the colors were drab, so I scanned the Polaroid and printed it onto this paper I have that takes photo oils, and painted it. It kind of took on a life of its own, and I was kind of freaked out by the colors I ended up with....since this is the first time my own stuff surprised me, I figured I should post it immediately. :wink:

markc · Apr 8, 2004

The colors really work for me. I like the effect a lot. The image grabbed my attention as soon as it came up on the screen. Thanks for sharing it!

Harpper · Apr 8, 2004

terri said:
It kind of took on a life of its own, and I was kind of freaked out by the colors I ended up with....since this is the first time my own stuff surprised me, I figured I should post it immediately.

Yes, that was good thinking terri. You should always post stuff that freaks you out. :wink:

If we can expect this quality of work from your freaky side then I say...get freaky terri. :wink: