6x6 cm transparency film
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I
had first worked with Joe in January, in the studio with Victoria, but
due to the time of year, we didn't get the opportunity to work outdoors.
Fortunately, Joe was visiting Halifax in the summer, and had time to
work with me again. Joe is very familiar with my work, and when asked
where he'd like to model, he immediately said, "water." We promptly set
off for the closest flowing water, the very same river where I'd begun
working with water nudes in 1996.
4"x5" film |
We
began the session late in the day, well after the sun had gone behind
the trees. Working at this time of day had three advantages: one, the
light was softer and cooler, providing a strong contrast to Joe's tanned
body; two, the diffused light made it easier to achieve the long
exposure I like to work with when photographing the nude in water; and
three, the cool air made the water seem warmer. An unexpected bonus to
the light was a wonderful pink cast that came into the sky, delicately
playing through the late images.
6x6 cm film |
In
the end, we ran out of light before ideas for poses. At the same time
as the light dropped, Joe became too cold to be comfortable working in
the water, bringing the session to a spontaneous close. The photos were a
great success, however, with good images in black & white, and in
colour. Working with two cameras helped clarify the different medias; I
used colour for the most part in the Bronica and exposed black and white film exclusively on my 4x5.
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