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Week 1: Self Portrait, 2024

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“ In this Corner ”

This is direct inspiration from a photographic great, Irving Penn. I only take credit that I observed and reacted to his inspiration, bag face and all. I have wanted to try the famous corner shot for quite some time and finally got around to building it and made 7 tintypes of individuals wearing ...

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northy Edited a year ago

i really like this... must look up Irving Penn!

i really like this... must look up Irving Penn!

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Olga Bologo Edited a year ago

Totally cornered! What a great idea, and well executed, too!

Totally cornered! What a great idea, and well executed, too!

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Richard Rebovich Edited a year ago

Very nice Eric. I too thought "Unknown Comic" at first glance.

Very nice Eric. I too thought "Unknown Comic" at first glance.

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t.rubblemaker Edited a year ago

I don't know if you remember a particular comedian called The Unknown Comic. This reminds me of a cross between that guy and Rodney Dangerfield, the way you hold your… more

I don't know if you remember a particular comedian called The Unknown Comic. This reminds me of a cross between that guy and Rodney Dangerfield, the way you hold your tie! I like the corner concept. I don't think I've ever someone intentionally use that for a background before. It looks really good here. I like the shadows. I hope you warmed up afterwards! Brrrrr!

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