Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Assignment 1 Image #1: Porkchop Doppelganger



Note: Porkchop is the name of the reindeer.

Part 1:  In this image I wanted to use the slow shutter speed to create a double image of the subject, in a ghostlike manner, thus responding to the prompt of “doppelganger”.  Setting the camera on the ground and extremely slowing the shutter speed I just moved the stuffed animal to try and get the affect I desired.  I used the strong lighting to further enhance the feeling of insubstantiality.   Originally I was just shooting with the hopes of coming across a quality image in terms of composition, and I was happy to create this one.  The main figure stands looking (almost in surprise I like to think) at the other, who is just peaking into the frame.  The idea was inspired by a friend of mine.  We did a photoshoot using the slow shutter speed to create ghost like figures and I thought the idea would translate well to making a doppelganger.

Part 2:  This image was received well, and I think it accomplishes what I intended.  There was one comment that it may be overexposed, but it was retracted.  It was agreed that the light helps the feel of the image.  I think this image could lead to a series of fun doppelganger type images, using ordinary things and giving them a sort of life through two images of them.

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