'Moments' . . . become memories: Self Portraiture : Week Four

This week started with a note of indifference, uncertain of what to do and as nothing jumped out at me saying 'this is it,' I decided I really wanted to do another week on 'sitting'.
So here we go!

Monday began with a premise of an idea, which got amended in the process but in the end turned out ok. Not my favourite of the week but still it's about exploring all possible avenues and learning from it. I've given you three photos to look at.

On the same day as the above I had inspiration for Tuesday.

While visiting a local secondhand shop I noticed two modern white barstools. Upon asking, the kind lady let me borrow one overnight. My vision for this photo was more of a studio image. Not having a studio with all the lighting gear, could have been a deterent, but innovative kiwi's can do all things! Our large projector screen came in very handy as a backdrop and while the lighting could definitely be better I think I still achieved a pleasing photo.

On my driving around town I'm continually watchful for photo shoot places and opportunities, so it was with delight I found this next one - some empty sheds at the rear of the railway.

I knew exactly what I was wanting and thoroughly enjoyed achieving a good shot.

While on location I had a man come over asking me what I was doing. I told him I was doing self portraiture and his comment was "Who'd want to have a photo done with a rubbish bag!"

So here I'm 'sitting' as a homeless person, perhaps... ?

Thursday was probably my hardest day.

Primarily, I didn't have a clear thought out objective and it took effort to find a suitable place. On top of that, try perching your tripod on the side of a hillside, with wet slippery leaves underfoot, and then achieve the 10 second window of time that I have before the camera goes click! It's quite a mission - but hey, I'm enjoying it, so no worries.

My last shoot for the week was great fun.

An early morning visit to the local repertory society saw me decked out in an outfit suitable for the 1914's. What a treasure chest of goodies I could find there!

Once again I had stumbled onto a suitable venue and the owner of the car went the extra mile for me. Arriving there I found the car all washed and ready for me - he really deserved more than the bar of chocolate I had bought for him.

While it was loads of fun, there were issues of placement, meaning I had to avoid background issues all about me. Of course the fact that the car had to be free-wheeled into position, made it just a tad more difficult, to ask for it to be moved again! Oh the joy of it all!

Anyway I'm pleased with the results. I've used a sepia tone to enhance the 'oldness' of two of the photo's.