Bazza's theme shoots Pt I

[bloodhound31]

I wanted to go outside the box today in my DIY studio. I had a couple of friends who were willing to go the extra mile and sit for me.

I spent about 2 hours gluing on the leaves from a bush outside my carport to my mates face. He was very patient. By the end of it, both our backs were killing us, but I am extremely happy with the shoot. Again with the home-made lighting as I still can't afford studio lighting.

Baz.

[ballaratdragons]

Your a weird puppy Baz! :lol:

but I must admit, number 3 looks excellent. :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

Thanks Ken. I resemble that comment! ;)

[Jeffkop]

Now THATS a mate !!!!!
Great photos Baz !!!!

[Hagar]

Looks good Baz but your one twisted puppy. I hope you used super glue so it doesn't need redoing till after Autumn and the leaves change colour.
You could have also put him in a party dress just to add some punch to the image.

Interesting look though. Rambo eat your heart out.

[bloodhound31]

You ain't seen nothin' yet! ;)

[Ric]

Interesting images Baz and very well done.:thumbsup:

It's sort of like Predator meets Rambo with a mix of a few other Sci Fi movies I have seen over the years.

Your definitely playing outside the square. :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

Thanks Doug and Jeff!

[jjjnettie]

Just , like, if you start doing the fig leaf shots, give a warning message in the thread title ok.

[bloodhound31]

Are you volunteering JJ? :lol: :P ;)

[jjjnettie]

I don't think fig leaves come in my size Baz. :rofl:

[bloodhound31]

LOL...checking Grace Brothers online for size 8 fig-leaves..... :P

[jjjnettie]

:lol: You'd have to meet me in person to understand Baz.

[bloodhound31]

LOL, relax mate, I haven't met someone who was a size 8 since I met Kylie Minogue...droool... :D

[vanwonky]

New Marvel comics franchise coming up!

[ballaratdragons]

:lol: yep!

[vanwonky]

LEAFMAN - aphids are like kryptonite to him!

[bloodhound31]

LOL!!! Someone has more time on their hands than they need!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[oosh]

This is really cool Barry, awesome concept mate! I must say though that I much prefer #1 to the rest. To me it's more peaceful with the "one with nature" kinda feel (regardless if you were going for it or not) and the others convey a different feeling.
Or maybe I'm looking into it too deeply :D Still great images though.

[suma126]

wacky but brilliant well done. :thumbsup:

[ving]

brilliant work baz! I had no idea you did portraiture. what did kyou use for lighting? looks great!

[troypiggo]

Great stuff, mate! I like #3 as well. But love the concept and execution.

[bloodhound31]

Thanks for all the positive feedback folks!

David, I have a heap of lamps of various outputs and reflectors strategically placed.

[Lismore Bloke]

The Green Man symbol has a long history.

http://thegreenman.wordpress.com/the-green-man-in-history/

[bloodhound31]

Very interesting indeed! Thanks for the link.

Baz.

[leon]

Baz you have some imagination mate, with excellent results I might add, you wern't bored by any chance ???

Leon

[bloodhound31]

LOL! Not at all mate! In fact, I have more planned tomorrow.

[telemarker]

Very interesting concept. I know you're going in close so DoF becomes a bit problematic, what F stop did you use? Maybe a lower setting to get more in focus? Not a criticism, just my preference really. Hope you didn't send him home like that :P

[bloodhound31]

Cheers Keith. Actually, the shallow DoF was deliberate. I have a new Canon 50mm 1.4 and I have been dying to take advantage of it's bokeh.

Baz.

[troypiggo]

Should put some insects on the leaves and do some macros as well ;)