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Coin Laundry 4 - First Contact
Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 11 December 2006 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Ok. There is one more after this and then we're done. This and tomorrows image certainly are not the best technically or compostionally but Im included them because the way in which they came about was most refreshing. I turned up at a new location and found nothing too interesting to be honest, I set up the tripod, shot some location stuff to check the lighting etc, and was on the verge of walking out when in came this guy. Most inquisitive chap he was too. We did one more take (tomorrows photo) in which I let him choose the pose, position etc. Glad people are enjoying the series. Just one more to go!
WuKa from Gdynia, Poland
Must say that this set from laundry is very good for me. Especially no.1 and no.4.
11 Dec 2006 5:58am
@WuKa: Thanks Wuka! Your site is stunning by the way! EVERYONE GO THERE NOW! fantastic work and a wonderful layout mate. Brilliant!
@A.Thomas: Thanks a lot. much appreciated mate.
Manuela Photography from Hainburg (near Frankfurt/Main), Germany
Great spontaneous pose, yes.. it makes me smile also ;)
11 Dec 2006 8:37am
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela...I got his email address so Ill pass on all compliments (and any criticism as Im sure he can take it!)
wanganeges from concord, ma, United States
very amusing duncan. can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring :o)
11 Dec 2006 10:50am
@wanganeges: Thanks wanganeges...tomorrow is the last one...I almost want to keep going but my wife will undoubtedly start to worry about my mental health if I keep hanging round laundromats when we have a perfectly fine washing machine in the house ;)
Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia
Great series mate, an original location and inhabitants! This one may actually be my favourite, like the guys expression and body language. Again, nice shot!
11 Dec 2006 11:18am
@Chris Sullivan: Thanks Chris. Much appreciated as always. Love your post today. Really made me smile.
tuan from Australia
this one is great. Photos don't have to be technically brilliant - its the subject that matters!
11 Dec 2006 12:55pm
@tuan: Thanks tuan. He made a fine subject. cheeky chap thats for sure.
@Shadow Mountains: Thanks Shadow!
Angry Buddha from United States
I had a bunch of freaks at my old laundrymat. Nice series.
11 Dec 2006 2:03pm
@Angry Buddha: Cheers man, thankfully its freak-free here!
@Fallenargo: Thanks Fallenargo!
@Kelvin Chan: Cheers Kelvin. Cracker of a portrait from you today!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
another nice one here duncs! looks alot more exciting than Dot Cotton's launrette!
11 Dec 2006 3:05pm
@Stu: I dunno mate..Nasty Nick, the Mitchell Brothers etc..whats the matter with you? Excitement galore down Albert Square! anyway..see ya soon.
@Still: Thanks Still! ALways appreciated!
MnX from PARIS, France
I love this series!!! You seem pretty at ease with people photos, great work. waiting for tomorow's.
11 Dec 2006 3:23pm
@MnX: Thanks Cyrille!
Martin from a small village in Lower Austria, Austria
Funny! People seem to be very cooperative at coin laundries, cool shot!
11 Dec 2006 4:06pm
Jenny from Manchester, United Kingdom
Haha, this is a really nice series. I especially like his expression on this one.
11 Dec 2006 4:27pm
@Jenny: Cheers Jenny!
Shuva from Hyderabad, India
This is the best in the series. I bet you made a good deal.
11 Dec 2006 4:33pm
@Shuva: Ta shuva!
@badala: Thanks badala!
Darren from Japan
Nice one there Duncan. He looks like a cheerful guy. Last time I used a coin laundry was in Sydney 10yrs ago and I never realized the photo opportunities, this series is really good mate. Well done.
11 Dec 2006 4:43pm
@Darren: Aye. I actually have no need to frequent the coin laundry either but each time I drove past each night the lighting just seemed to grab my attention. Got rather lucky with the customers.
Craiger from Vacaville, United States
An absolutely great image! Makes the mind turn! My complements to the photographer and the model on this one!
11 Dec 2006 4:56pm
@Craiger: cheers. I'll give the model the address of A3. He'll no doubt be most appreciative of all the feedback!
Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada
Funny! The right's door seems like a hat on the head!
11 Dec 2006 5:12pm
@Martine Lapointe: haha...i see that now!
@Suby: Thanks Suby!
@Maoya: ;-) thanks maoya!
Visions by Dean Christopher. from Cardiff, United Kingdom
another awesome p-traight
11 Dec 2006 8:57pm
@Visions by Dean Christopher.: thanks Dean. Much appreciated!
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
ha - this guys is showing a lot of character - like he is interviewing with a hidden camera.
11 Dec 2006 9:15pm
@Jason Kravitz: Aye, cheeky wee chappie for sure!
Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States
This one is very creative and innovative... I've never seen something like this!
11 Dec 2006 9:37pm
@Mammoth in Chief: Thanks Mammoth! you're in the creative zone yourself. fine work.
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Haha you're so lucky that people are willing to pose for you....for free!!! You've got the gift of people shots mate. I've said it before and I'll say it again. You're description of this fella as a "inquisitive" has been captured in the photo. Even though it's B&W it's still a very cheerful and colourful picture!! Great work.
11 Dec 2006 11:56pm
@Colour blind: Thanks ColourBlind. I'm getting a bit more confidence regarding approaching people but still find it difficult. This guy made everything easy as he approached me. many thanks to him!
M.E. from Encino, United States
i went through the whole "Coin Laundry" series and you got something really interesting and creative going there! this one broke the "seriousness" - the model is smiling.
thank you for your comments. I've been so busy lately that I've not been good at visiting blogs and leaving comments, but I'm here lurking and admiring the Aminus3 community photographs. :)
12 Dec 2006 12:41am
@M.E.: No problem. A3 is growing so rapidly its tough keeping track of everyone! Whenever you have the time you're most welcome here mate.
@Daniel: If I see him again Ill tell him to keep it sullen.
@H.O: ;-) hey H.O..he looks happy ne...tomorrows he looks a little different...
@David Widepixel: ;-) thanks David!
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