Photo 365 - Day 235 (Elevated Self Portrait)

Day 235 (February 23rd, 2011)
Title: Elevated Self Portrait

I'm not normally a part of my photos - as an "artist" I like to remain outside my work in general.  But, since I am constantly "harassed" by some folks to be "in" the pictures more, here is yet another self-portrait (I did one earlier in this project, but for some reason people don't think that counts).  While riding in a lovely golden elevator (and no, I was not in Willy Wonka's house), I noticed it made a neat "fun-house" like imagine.  I shot a few photos and this is the result!

Technical bits:  f/3.5 at 1/25th (ISO 640).  The stats are so low because when I tried using the on-board flash, it really made the photo look bad (reflected light everywhere).  So, I had to try without a flash and this was about as soon as I could get.  If I had my 50mm prime lens, I think I would have set it to f/1.4 at 1/60th with ISO at 400.

Enjoy!

Photo 365 - Day 127 (Circus Mirror)

Day 127 (November 7th, 2010)
Title: Circus Mirror

When I look at this picture, I'm reminded of strange, dark tales, like Something Wicked This Way Comes (Ray Bradbury) and The Thief of Always (Clive Barker).  Sinister events that occur with children and the act of growing up and what might be even worse than getting older.  I've always enjoyed stories where the "monster" is more ethereal and you have to use your imagination to create what the evil really is.  As descriptive as great authors can be, I think ones own personal imagination can be even more frightening and scary. 

Enjoy!