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Misfortune by =escapism:iconescapism:

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©2004-2010 =escapism
:iconescapism:

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I won't say much about the photo itself. I think the message there is clear.

However, I would really like to thank * Davenit for being extremelly kind in answering questions I had in regards to lighting and backgrounds. His help was just what I needed to get this shot done. Perhaps I should have also asked him about making blood as I'm not really pleased with the look of this one! ;)

I also have to thank +suzi9mm for her answer to my question about backgrounds. People are so friendly around here!

It took me quite awhile to be able to get the shot I wanted with the proper lighting. I'd say roughly 150+ shots were taken (who would have thought something that looks so simple would take so long to achieve.)

Technical details:
- Backlit with a very bright spotlight.
- Two small lamps with halogen bulbs were on either side of the fortune cookies.
- A light was shining direclty above the fortune cookies.
- White piece of shiny bristleboard was used as the laying surface

Comments / Criticism are more than welcome!

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~gothicpie Jun 27, 2004, 1:22:46 PM
Wow, the blood looks alot like ketchup, but I love the idea! Thats awesoe! +Fav
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~ariaeko Jun 27, 2004, 2:16:46 PM
Great symbolism and picture!!! :+fav:
:iconescapism:
=escapism Jun 27, 2004, 3:39:36 PM
Yeah, I had trouble with the blood. I think I need to find a better recipe! :D
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*Samedi Jul 13, 2004, 8:34:07 AM
Euuuugh, reminds me of the scene in IT where the grown up friends meet at a restaurant and a chicken comes alive.
I think the problem with the "blood" is that it keeps it's surface tension, therefore the blobs look a bit plastic and fake. As for colour, depending on wether it's taken up oxygen it gets darker or lighter, so that's not a problem. I have some shots with "real" fake blood and the only difference is that yours is thicker. Blood is supposed to be thicker than water anyways, so who cares.

Personally I think it looks great, icky but great.
:iconescapism:
=escapism Jul 13, 2004, 8:49:44 AM
Thanks for the information on the blood. I'm glad you enjoyed the photo in all it's "ickyness"! :)
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*faerykisses Jul 14, 2004, 6:12:57 AM
wow.. lots of work, but well worth it. this piece is awesome.

--
Several friends have asked me if I will again leave the country. In light of the failure?a second time?to count all the votes, that won't be necessary. My country has left me. - [link]
:iconescapism:
=escapism Jul 14, 2004, 6:49:18 AM
Yes, this one did take me quite a bit of time to accomplish. I'm pleased with it as it was my first attempt with trying to achieve a pure white background. I was also my first attempt at blood! :)
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NIKON CORPORATION
NIKON D70
10/400 second
F/4.5
70 mm
Jun 27, 2004, 4:09:58 AM

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