Sunday, April 18, 2010

Picture Yourself















There is something fascinating about photographers who take a picture of themselves behind a camera. It is also interesting to find out what is hidden in the photograph and what is visible.
I find the last photo exceptional as it is one of the very few I've found where you can actually see the photographer face.

Can you call those photos a self-portrait?
What is the object; The photographer? The camera? The surrounding?



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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    I like the first photo......I'm wondering who is taking HIs picture. Fun Idea thou, to think about the photographer...

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  2. ValerieApril 18, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    I think they are all great. I think they are saying "I'm always looking and ready to capture that special moment on film"

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  3. wooliesApril 18, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Love these self-portraits!

    thanks for stopping by my blog - I'm going to try your suggestion, as I do love tea! I think that might just work.
    thank you!
    sara

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  4. jokemijnApril 19, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    i think it's not really a portrait of the person, more of the action or the way they picture others will see them.

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  5. Alessandra@ Tribal TimesApril 19, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Too shy to be "in" the picture I guess. Maybe it's like a chef preparing an entire meal for herself.

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  6. inaluxeApril 19, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Ohhhhhh, I definately think they are self-portraits. there's still an active choice in what goes in and is left out, and the location, lighting, etc. I think each one tells a story, and I love them. Thanks so much for sharing these - they are fascinating. Such a great collection! xo

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  7. Christina SilverioApril 19, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    These are wonderful! I have a bunch of pics, too, where two photographers are taking pics of each other at the same time...these are some of our favorite pics!

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  8. Lorena // gemagentaApril 20, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    Great post! Very fun :)
    All the pics are beautiful! I love the last one, but the other ones are so darn intriguing!
    For me they are self portraits indeed.

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  9. BibliochicApril 20, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    i think self photographs are intriguing. it makes the viewer aware of the creation of the photograph. that there is a photographer and a camera changes the way the picture is understood. i love the ones you posted as well. the second to last is my favorite for sure!
    xoxo
    tod @ http://bibliochicshop.blogspot.com/

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  10. Jessica WoodyApril 20, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    I love these fun and unique self-portraits...the first one is awesome! It's about time the photographer gets to be in the spotlight! Please check out my blog, I am bringing you some sunshine with an award!

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  11. Alice PotterApril 20, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    The light in the first one is amazing. Also I think the picture taken in the small mirror on the wall is really well constructed.

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  12. Sage & StyleApril 21, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful shots! I love the lighting on the girl in front of the green wall.

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  13. Carolina GrönholmApril 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I love those old cameras!!!!

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