Mannequin Series

swifteye · January 12, 2011

This is the first image of a series of images I have made with these Mannequins. This project transformed and morphed as you will see in later post....but first take in this one.

travelways · January 12, 2011

Fantastic composition and light/shadow effect!

black mamba · January 12, 2011

Terrific concept and superb execution. I love the chosen background....it works very well in helping to create an other-worldly impression. The control of exposure and the manipulation of light and shadows is exceptional.

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Tom

jiro · January 12, 2011

Definitely "artsy".

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billseye · January 12, 2011

swifteye wrote: »

...as you will see in later post....

Okay... I'm officially hooked - and looking for the "later post."

Sam · January 12, 2011

Very creative, and great execution.

Sam

kdog · January 12, 2011

Great idea and execution. Plus you don't have finicky models to deal with. Looking forward to seeing more!

Panther · January 12, 2011

Howdy Jamie,

WOW, love the concept and execution of your image.

Really very nicely done, love all of the beautiful details and
and the B&W is perfect.

I agree about your choice of Models, no fuss, or
wardrobe changes either:D

swifteye · January 12, 2011

This project began with relatively standard photography as this and the next image shows. I am glad you all are enjoying the show so far!

swifteye · January 12, 2011

I will let these be viewed for a while before I move the project along in its progression. My feeling is that the first image stands alone and the these other two become redundant in some ways. What do you all think?

Eia · January 12, 2011

I have looked at the first photo several times. It certainly draws me. Great idea...

black mamba · January 12, 2011

Hey Jamie,

The second two lose a lot of impact because there's too much in the way of competing elements that draw the viewers attention. The stark simplicity that was so successful in the first image is missing in the follow-up shots.

Tom

TonyCooper · January 12, 2011

swifteye wrote: »

This is the first image of a series of images I have made with these Mannequins. This project transformed and morphed as you will see in later post....but first take in this one.

Did you get a model release signed?

Dogdots · January 12, 2011

What a wonderful idea -- love it

swifteye · January 13, 2011

Tom, I very much agree with you. I have several images of these mannequins in different locations (as far as straight shots go). None trump the first shot. It got interesting when I started using them as a canvas to project images onto them. The progression continues.

....and the models were cheap and didn't make a peep being dragged around the wilderness and strapped to the roof of my car (never did make that image!).

Now the first image into where the project steered into a new direction.

black mamba · January 13, 2011

Ah....now you're back on track, Jamie. I love this shot. It's simple, yet very complex. There's a wonderful play with light and structure. This image is very evocative. Well done.

Tom

P.S. With some creative black and white framing, I'd hang this picture on my wall in a heartbeat.

swifteye · January 13, 2011

Variation 2 of the previous image.

swifteye · January 13, 2011

The project now begins to morph and go into darker emotions.....

NeilL · January 14, 2011

Stimulating!

A way to work off some frustration with Street!

Neil

Richard · January 14, 2011

The whole series has been terrific, Jamie. Looking forward to seeing more.

swifteye · January 14, 2011

NeilL wrote: »

Stimulating!

A way to work off some frustration with Street!

Neil

Neil, in fact, some of the shots are using Street Photography as a building block. All the images were shot on film. The only digital process done was to scan the negs and work the curves. I need to get a hold of a scanner that will scan 2 1/4" negs....these so far are 35mm.

The project will now become more intense, socialogical, and psychological. I will, for now, not interpret what these images communicate or how they may move a person. I am interested in what others feel when they see these image both above and below this thread. Later today I will post the next part of this photographic journey. For now, I am heading out the door to skin up a mountain and down through some tree glades in two feet of powder!

Richard The whole series has been terrific, Jamie. Looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks, Richard, get the popcorn going!

Richard · January 14, 2011

swifteye wrote: »

Thanks, Richard, get the popcorn going!

:lurk

NeilL · January 14, 2011

swifteye wrote: »

Neil, in fact, some of the shots are using Street Photography as a building block.

Thanks for the info, Jamie. Yes, I picked up on the Street DNA!:D

Neil

swifteye · January 14, 2011

Morph 1.

swifteye · January 14, 2011

Morph 2

swifteye · January 15, 2011

Morph 3:

swifteye · January 15, 2011

Morph 4

Richard · January 15, 2011

Wonderful cubist style in Morph 3. And Morph 2 is fiendishly clever. Outstanding work Jamie.

black mamba · January 15, 2011

These latest postings are certainly a continuation of enlightened creativity....along with excellent PP skills. The fact that they've drifted into an art form that I'm no longer so attracted to is of no consequence. Others will still applaud your works, and very rightly so. You've brought a new dimension to the forum for our contemplation and enjoyment and that's always a good thing.

Tom

sara505 · January 15, 2011

Brilliant - every last one! Photography is one thing, and an important thing at that, but this level of artistry is to be coveted - yeah, yeah, "thou shalt not"...etc...

Love these.

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billseye · January 15, 2011

Keep 'em coming... :lurk

Mannequin Series

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