I headed up to Naseby last week and thought I would take up some works and practice my photo taking skills in the surrounding forest. I know in my head the sort of photos I want, however getting them is a different story.
Because the camera can’t respond telepathically to what I want, (telepathic camera- love the idea!) I have to rely on learning how to do it and practice, practice, practice. Lots of things to consider, contrast, light, dark, in focus, fuzzy background or not.
Great fun experimenting and trying different moods and looks.
A few pieces lined up ready to go.
I love the idea of taking works into the natural environment. I’d like to talk someone in to being a model for my masks once I work up a look suitable and in sync with the environment. I love the works of ‘Mothmeister”, eerie, Victorian and otherworldly, and some others I’m following on social media. I’m not sure what exactly I want, but it’s an idea that’s fermenting away and I’ll refine at some stage.
After trying the masks hanging from branches, I tried them against a tree trunk with the textured bark. Quite a different look. The more elaborate one looked almost camouflaged.
This one looked almost camouflaged.
The birds, well, they’re a bit of fun, no serious art stuff with them, could be a little unnerving to see one hopping towards you though. I think they enjoyed the outing; I could tell by their expressions.
