DESIGNER LABELS
Designer labels.
I was doing a project for Age Concern, that’s how I came to be in this retirement home. They wanted specific images for a book, so I had set up the image I needed, when I spotted this gentleman looking very interested at everything I was doing.
He sat by himself, I had some time, I walked over to him and had a very lovely chat, he wanted to know all about the project.
It struck me again how lonely people often are and a bit of human kindness, some attention and a laugh can make their day (and mine!).
I saw things were ready for the next shot when he asked me:” was I not going to photograph him?”
So I said of course… that made him very happy yet he did not feel like smiling, which was fine by me, I liked his curiosity.
It was only after the development and the viewing of the negs that I saw what I really had captured!
I wonder if the designers imagine who they're all designing for! They probably think only of the young and fashion conscious?
Do they ever think where their designer labels might turn up?
This is a poignant and I hope also very thought provoking image.
I love this photo because it is full of social commentary and has a lot to say.
Have a joyful day and thanx for viewing, Magda (*_*)
Another difficult one to print, backlight, no flash, just some neon lights on the ceiling, it all adds to the atmosphere.
I often like the discipline of touching back the basics, one camera, one lens, grainy 400 asa b&w film, and go out there.
DESIGNER LABELS
Designer labels.
I was doing a project for Age Concern, that’s how I came to be in this retirement home. They wanted specific images for a book, so I had set up the image I needed, when I spotted this gentleman looking very interested at everything I was doing.
He sat by himself, I had some time, I walked over to him and had a very lovely chat, he wanted to know all about the project.
It struck me again how lonely people often are and a bit of human kindness, some attention and a laugh can make their day (and mine!).
I saw things were ready for the next shot when he asked me:” was I not going to photograph him?”
So I said of course… that made him very happy yet he did not feel like smiling, which was fine by me, I liked his curiosity.
It was only after the development and the viewing of the negs that I saw what I really had captured!
I wonder if the designers imagine who they're all designing for! They probably think only of the young and fashion conscious?
Do they ever think where their designer labels might turn up?
This is a poignant and I hope also very thought provoking image.
I love this photo because it is full of social commentary and has a lot to say.
Have a joyful day and thanx for viewing, Magda (*_*)
Another difficult one to print, backlight, no flash, just some neon lights on the ceiling, it all adds to the atmosphere.
I often like the discipline of touching back the basics, one camera, one lens, grainy 400 asa b&w film, and go out there.