Shadowplay

1 03 2010

Red Vase

 

The backdoor to Sherri’s Fabulous Nails

Images by FJ

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31 responses

1 03 2010
elizabeth3hersh (10:39:59) :

The last shot reminds me of the shadow-rich noir style of some really good 50s B-movies.

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1 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (10:54:53) :

That’s funny Elizabeth, because a photo buddy of mine and I have been experimenting with noir style lighting for some future portraits. I am learning some of the tricks of the cinematography trade. The whole genre is very cool. When we finally get around to it I’ll post some.

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1 03 2010
bearmancartoons (14:25:58) :

Why not take some of the fallen twigs from behind Sherri’s and put them in the vase?

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1 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (21:59:45) :

Haha, I can’t believe I didn’t think of that.

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1 03 2010
lulu labonne (14:45:37) :

both shots = yummy

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1 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (21:58:55) :

Thanks Lulu.

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1 03 2010
Tom Eubanks (20:00:43) :

I especially liked the spider vein wall. Shadows are always interesting in images, because the detail is left to my imagination. And the red vase just comes off the page with color. Good work, as usual.

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1 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (22:00:56) :

True enough, thanks Tom.

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1 03 2010
just jill (21:37:28) :

how did you get that vase to reflect like that? amazing!

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1 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (22:04:29) :

Thanks Jill, it was just direct sunlight coming through the window hitting the vase sittting on our piano…so I got my camera and shot it. I did move the vase a bit, but essentially ‘found’ it like that.

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1 03 2010
syncopated eyeball (22:34:05) :

The first one is just gorgeous and I love the way the shadow of the trees just stops sharply at the top of the wall and gives way to the blue of the sky. And I’m looking forward to your ‘noir’ pics. I’ve asked my cinematographer friend, ‘The Queen of Chiaroscuro’, I call her, to give me some lessons in light when I get a real camera. :)

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (06:51:08) :

Thanks SE, it may be a while before I shoot the noir shots, but I want to do it. If anyone can help you with light, then someone with the word Chiaroscuro in their nickname has got to be that person.

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2 03 2010
Capitalist Lion Tamer (00:08:59) :

It’s always a good idea to case the joint before you rob it, FJ. Try to catch Sherri towards the weekend, when she’s flush with cash.

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (06:53:04) :

I think I will just make a play for the tip-jar and leave it at that.

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2 03 2010
Dan McGinley (02:48:05) :

Electric! That is unbelievable red! Are those real shadows or a painting of trees? Both are stunning, FJ, and evoke great feelings. Unreal . . . it’s like going from Jimi Hendrix to Simon and Garfunkel in the wink of an eye. Wow.

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (06:54:26) :

Hey Dan, all real shadows as shot. Haha, so which is Jimi?? Thanks amigo.

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3 03 2010
Dan McGinley (01:26:05) :

You’re right! I guess it depends on the song . . . great shadows!

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2 03 2010
lynnwiles (03:36:22) :

Both very nice in very different ways.

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (06:51:32) :

Thanks Lynn.

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2 03 2010
nursemyra (07:36:47) :

the red is eye poppingly gorgeous! I love the painterly effect of the tree shadows against the wall

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (11:09:18) :

Thanks nursie.

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2 03 2010
Scott Oglesby (08:49:42) :

What did Sherri do to deserve such beauty? Really FJ, that is my favorite photo…maybe of all time. It’s just stunning!

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2 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (11:10:46) :

Haha, Sherri’s probably unaware of what’s out back. Thanks for the kind words amigo.

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2 03 2010
Corve DaCosta (12:41:41) :

love these

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3 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (01:11:18) :

Thanks Corve.

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3 03 2010
bschooled (07:04:03) :

I can’t stop looking at these…each, for different reasons.

Tremendous stuff, FJ.

ps. Do you know if Sherri does acrylic or gel?

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3 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (10:51:06) :

Haha, sounds like Sherri is in the paint business. Good to hear from you B, thanks. :D

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8 03 2010
Ramblin' Rooster (04:34:33) :

You had me at “Sherri’s backdoor”.

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8 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (05:56:45) :

Haha :D

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8 03 2010
timm (19:22:03) :

You see stuff that goes right by most mortals. That is what we love about FJ. Keep looking! These are cool.

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5 05 2010
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