Photographer: ThePetor Dan Domme's comments: A stellar example of how the choice of camera, film, and processing can dictate the image. What might be mundane or cliché is now alien and almost mystical. Also, a great exercise in using negative space above the subject. ThePetor on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38613878@N06/ In January 2012, regular FPP contributor Dan Domme ... [Read More]
Archives for January 2012
Tod Motor Motel
Photographer: Nick Leonard Polaroid 215 Land Camera, Polaroid type 100 Blue packfilm (expired 2009). Las Vegas, NV www.nickleonardphoto.com Dan Domme's comments: Nick's model photography has been noticed on the air at FPP before, but I'm just as big a fan of his signage photography. This shot features some well-shot "Blue" Polaroid film, which I think is a bit underrated. The ... [Read More]
Ashley
Photographer: Nasir Hamid (bossnas) Recovered negative from Fuji FP100-C. Mamiya RZ67, 150mm. It wasn't until I peeled the pack film print that I noticed how much Ashley looks like Penelope Cruz. Lighting info: Profoto D1 Air 500 into Softlighter high camera right. Dan Domme's comments: This one caught my eye because of the contrast between the model's beauty and the rough edges ... [Read More]
Overpowering
Photographer: Ian Muttoo The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Toronto/ Camera: Nikon F2 Photomic Lens: Vivitar 21mm f/3.8 Film: easypix 200 Dan Domme's comments: One of the best perspective street shots I've ever seen. The camera is positioned at just the right angle to force you to pause before you realize the scene that's taking place. Fantastic lines ... [Read More]
Electric
Photographer: Diane Fisher (Tallulah in Montana) Minolta X-700 Agfa CT Precisa 100 Cross-processed Dan Domme's comments: I fell in love with film due to the awesome results I saw from cross-processed slide film. This photograph uses the undisputed champion of cross-processing films, Agfa CT Precisa 100. Rich blues and high contrast yield a majestic result. Diane Fisher on ... [Read More]
Rainbow
Photographer: Egor Bass (egorbass) Canon FT Kodak Color 200 Dan Domme's comments: Truly a great abstract shot. I can't tell what this structure is, but it's an enchanting mixture of light, color, and metal set against a dark night sky, resulting in a gritty yet futuristic beauty. I think the mystery of the subject is a benefit. Egor Bass on ... [Read More]