The ghost of 'lectricity...
Coin Laundry 5 - Final Cycle.
Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 12 December 2006 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
The partner to yesterdays image. He wanted something mean and moody and asked if I could shoot him 'low' and 'cool'. He basically told me where he wanted the camera so any criticism/compliments shall indeed be passed on! This draws an end to the series. It's been a lot of fun for me personally and am currently mulling over the next one...watch this space and thanks for all your feedback!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
nice finish to the laundry season mate. looking fwd to whats in store next!
12 Dec 2006 5:53am
@Stu: Got something brewing mate, but not quite ready for posting yet...
Jaymin from New York City, United States
Great finish! The mood is quite different from the 4th picture and ends the series with a whole different view.
12 Dec 2006 6:17am
@Jaymin: Thanks Jaymin. I toyed with changing the last two images around and ending on a lighter note but this is the shot he requested so I gave him the final word.
H.O from Victoria, Canada
Great series Duncan. And this is very cool shot. I think he love this one :)
12 Dec 2006 6:34am
@H.O: Ive given him the A3 address so who knows, maybe he'll post a comment..it would be nice.
@MontereyJohn: Thanks so much John!
Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia
Low and cool, lock and load; could be a cover for a rap album. Nice finish to an excellent series!!
12 Dec 2006 10:10am
@Chris Sullivan: Thanks CHris! most appreciated as always mate.
@Fernando D. Rubio: Thanks Fernando!
Evelyn from New Milford, United States
haha, it looks like a post-industrial halo.
12 Dec 2006 10:37am
@Evelyn: hehe...post industrial halo. I like that!
wanganeges from concord, ma, United States
great capture of his 'mood' duncan. sad that this series is finished, but who knows what you'll come up with next :D
12 Dec 2006 10:46am
@wanganeges: new series is in the works wanganeges...not quite ready for posting quite yet. but coming soon!
emarquetti from Itajai, Brazil
The halo behind head, 'told' me.. He is the Saint of laundry... an Buda?
12 Dec 2006 12:03pm
@emarquetti: He'll love that comment emarquetti!
@Prashanth: yeah prashanth..it made me laugh too!
@Shadow Mountains: Thanks Shadow!
Fallenargo from North Bay, Canada
Great mood and position. There may be a bit to much shadown on the eyes.
12 Dec 2006 2:35pm
@Fallenargo: Aye, the lighting was pretty dire but I kind of left it a bit moody in PP stage. but yeah, it is quite dark.
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Wow; he knew what he wanted... Definitely a religious (iconic?) image, and a fitting close to this series. Can't wait to see what's next.
12 Dec 2006 2:38pm
@Damon Schreiber: New project is cooking Damon...not quite ready yet!
Craiger from Vacaville, United States
Really a nice series. And just think: all from a laundromat!
12 Dec 2006 4:14pm
@Craiger: It's really got me looking at places Id never usually think of. quite a suprise.
Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada
I agree with EMarquetti, a new saint is born? Good subject.
12 Dec 2006 5:25pm
@badala: Thanks badala!
Peggy Picot from Paris, France
very nice shot! his attitude, your choice about the background... perfect! complimenti!
12 Dec 2006 6:23pm
@Peggy Picot: Thanks so much Peggy...Not seen you on A3 for a while...Looking forward to your next image!
Still from VALENCE, France
Un beautiful portrait ! his face and your light will make an interesting model for a scuptor...
12 Dec 2006 9:17pm
@Still: Thanks Still. Really appreciated mate!
Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States
Mean and cool, mean and cool as ice... Great image! Looking forward to your next series!
12 Dec 2006 9:26pm
@Mammoth in Chief: Thanks Mammoth...The next one's brewing...bear with me until then!
Angry Buddha from United States
Definitely gives him a bad ass look.I really like the door placement behind him.
12 Dec 2006 9:33pm
@Angry Buddha: Thanks Sean. Most appreciated! Cracking stuff from you as ever today...keep on shooting.
Darren from Japan
Great shot mate. Nice framing with his face in the center of the washing machine door. Great series you had there, looking forward to your next series. Daz
12 Dec 2006 10:57pm
@Darren: Thanks Daz. The next series will be in the near future..Im hoping to maybe get it posted by sometime next week. Until then..randomness!
@Craig Persel: Thanks Craig!
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Great shot...I think there's another photographer copying you mate!! Ooohhhh you should watch out!!! haha...I'm sure you checked out Damons site!! Great work on this one mate...you're an inspiration!!
13 Dec 2006 1:23am
@Colour blind: Thanks Kelly. Knocked for six. I'll have to get stu to slap me. It was unbelievable what Damon did to be honest..Im a bit speechless. I doff my cap forever more in his direction.
Daniel from United States
Like I said before, this guy likes the laundry mat way too much!
13 Dec 2006 1:35am
@Daniel: ;-) I tell ya, theyre quite the place to be seen out here in Kameoka! real hot spots!
Michael Zhang from New York City, United States
Awesome portrait. I love the circle/laundry machine door behind him - great placement. Your interactivity with strangers has inspired us to be more open and forward with our photography. One thing I'd adjust is to highlight his face using a lasso tool, and brighten it up or adjust the levels a bit. It seems a bit too dark. Nonetheless, great series!
13 Dec 2006 2:09am
@Michael Zhang: Thanks so much Michael. I do have an advantage I guess being in Japan, people seem a whole lot less senstive than back home. I don't think I'd have quite the same success if I tried this on a Manchester estate. As for the darkness issue, yeah I agree, It should be lighter, I really wanted to bring out his eyes a little more. But once again, time was my enemy (family, job etc). Im going to try and find more time over the christmas break to really fine tune the images Im working on then.
Kenn Eng from New York City, United States
reminds me of a yakuza gang member over here in new york. great composition
13 Dec 2006 3:27am
@Kenn Eng: Thanks Kenn. Thankfully this guy was far from dangerous!
Suby from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Cool shot, not as interesting as yesterdays shot and wish there was a tad more light on his face, oh well goes with the mood :)
Suby
13 Dec 2006 4:22am
@Suby: Hey Suby. I'd like it lighter too but I think he'd be happier with the mean n moody look ;-)
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