The ghost of 'lectricity...
Coin Laundry 3 - Stone washed
Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 10 December 2006 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Bit of a role reversal here, as I noticed this girl taking photos of me with her phone camera, and asked if I could do the same. She was most compliant although she was incredibly shy...hence the perspective.
As for the series, Im not quite sure if this will be the final post, it may well be as trilogies form a neat little package, and to be honest I've nothing more from this particular location to show you. There'll be one more field trip tonight, which if it bears fruit may be up tomorrow...
@Shuva: Thanks shuva!
Kelvin Chan from New York City, United States
I feel this is the best one. Your pictures are just getting better and better.
10 Dec 2006 6:19am
@Kelvin Chan: Many many thanks kelvin. Thats the kind of comment which makes joining a community site worthwhile. To be honest, the feedback given is invaluable, and it's taken on board each time. Theres's so many great ideas floating around here I'm truly grateful. Thanks again.
Sylvia from Milano, Italy
What I like, in part about this series, is way the atmosphere of the laundromat is captured. It's a place where you are anonymous and invisible, yet also a place where people meet each other as you are tossing soiled underpants and wine stained towels into the machine. Personal life exposed briefly (yuk yuk) in public. Your photos have such stories in them!
10 Dec 2006 6:31am
@Sylvia: Thank you sylvia. Yeah, I totally agree, the laundromat is one of those environments which seems to be a real melting pot of people, who otherwise probably wouldnt talk to each other if left alone for 40 minutes in a bus queue. I'm thinking of doing another 'community service' series (not in the legal sense of the word!). Looking at different types of places which serve public needs and seeing how people interact within them. Watch this space..Ill let you know when things are a little more thought through.
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
love the laundry series matey and agree with Kelvin, this is my favorite too. the B&W and contrast are awesome! Wonderful angle and composition!
Inspirational mate.
10 Dec 2006 8:13am
@Stu: Thanks man. keep those posts coming mate.
Darren from Japan
This is an excellent photo mate. I really liked the 1st one but I think this one takes the cake. Great perspective the positioning of the feet face and the mobile.
10 Dec 2006 10:26am
@Darren: Thanks Darren. Keep on shooting!
wanganeges from concord, ma, United States
great angle and title. i love this series!
10 Dec 2006 10:51am
Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia
Great series. I don't know about my favourite...between this one and the first. The POV in this is great, it's also cool how your taking a photo of someone who's taking your photo.
10 Dec 2006 10:51am
@Chris Sullivan: Thanks Chris. Great stuff from you as always. Thanks for the visit.
@Addey: Thanks a lot Addey. much appreciated.
Visions by Dean Christopher. from Cardiff, United Kingdom
excellent capture...well done!
10 Dec 2006 11:32am
@Visions by Dean Christopher.: Thanks Dean. Cheers for the visit mate.
tuan from Australia
Great shot, interesting perspective/angle. Works well in b&w too!
10 Dec 2006 12:09pm
@tuan: Thanks tuan...your blog is absolutely wonderful mate...anyone not been there DO IT NOW!
Michelle Bialowas from Melbourne Victoria, Australia
Great perspective. I've really enjoyed your blog and will be visiting again soon.
10 Dec 2006 12:49pm
@Michelle Bialowas: THanks Michelle! you're on my rss list btw!! really nice street photography!
@W.G: Thanks man. just been to your blog...awesome stuff!
Michael Zhang from New York City, United States
I agree this may be your best one. You placed her at a corner or, the intersection of rules of thirds lines, which draws so much attention to her. The unusual perspective adds so much motion to the shot. Awesome.
10 Dec 2006 3:15pm
@Michael Zhang: Thanks Michael. Your comments are always insightful and much appreciated mate. Fine work from you too.
Martin from a small village in Lower Austria, Austria
I really like the perspective and angle here, especially that her shoes are bigger than her head. B&W is also very nice.
10 Dec 2006 4:32pm
@Martin: Thanks Martin! aye she has some big feet doesnt she!
Maoya from Rolle, Switzerland
Sweet angle, It's in black and white but still the most psychedelic of them all!
10 Dec 2006 5:22pm
@Maoya: Thanks Maoya! good luck with your hydrant hunt mate!
@Still: Thanks Still. If I see her again Ill ask for her photos and post them!
Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States
I agree with Still - great angle! Yes, I too think this may be the best of the series...
10 Dec 2006 7:23pm
@Mammoth in Chief: Cheers Mammoth...keep those creative fires burning your end too mate, you're in a rich vein of form.
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Grandmother, what big feet you have! Excellent again. I'd have to say that that leaf through Moriyama's book energized your brain and took you to another level. I love the shooting match you two have going on. Wonder what her photos look like. Anyway, I'd say you're doing a 'community service' by taking the mundane out of train travel and clothes washing. What's next? Taxpaying?
10 Dec 2006 9:56pm
@Damon Schreiber: ;) hehe...now theres an idea! I'd have to charge commision however. The guessing game you've got going on mate is absolutely inspired. I take my hat off to you. Great way to expriment and take you out of your usual sphere of work too. Inspirational is the word!
@zahra: Thanks zahra!
Zach Siebert from Bologna, Italy
the last two are sweeeeeeet. i'll go so far as to say this is your best photo i've seen. the dead-cell-phone-stare the kid is wearing fits nicely with the seemingly oversized industro-washing machine. cooool.
10 Dec 2006 10:53pm
@Zach Siebert: Thanks Zach. I've thoroughly enjoyed this little venture into coin laundrys. The weirdest thing however was going to them and not actually using them...I have a washer at home.
Moe from New York City, United States
wow such great angle. i love the black and white too. it gives me a snapshot feeling.
10 Dec 2006 11:12pm
@Moe: Thanks Moe. much appreciated, and nice to meet you!
Jaymin from New York City, United States
I'm new to this so I've been looking into your archived stuff and I think you're series pictures and concepts are fantastic! Get's me inspired, if you know what I mean.
This one's an amazing b/w with a great angle and subject. I hope I get to see more!
10 Dec 2006 11:13pm
@Jaymin: Hey Jaymin, nice to meet you mate. Thanks so much for the kind words. Im gald you're enjoying it. THanks again for the archive visit. Since starting out on A3 ive gotten so much inspiration from all angles, theres so much great stuff on here...you're going to love it. Welcome to the A3 fold!
@Tim: Cheers Tim!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
This is really great. I love the perspective it works perfectly here.
11 Dec 2006 3:46am
@Laurie: Thanks so much Laurie. much appreciated (and nice to meet you!)
@Angry Buddha: Thanks so much Sean. much appreciated. keep up the fine work mate.
Manuela Photography from Hainburg (near Frankfurt/Main), Germany
Unusual perspective and a winner!
11 Dec 2006 8:38am
@Manuela Photography: Thanks so much Manuela!
@AirBete: thanks Airbete!
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