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SAPCC – Obstructed.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Obstructed. I thought it was time for another self portrait, so I unpacked the tripod and headed outside to get some funny looks from strangers. To prepare for my shot I ran to the store to pick up a dozen balloons for a whopping .50 cents a pop! Crazy cheap, right!?! So, this is what I did with them.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Traffic. Due 6/17.

June 10, 2009 - Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 9 Comments

9 Comments »

  1. Very nice…I was thinking of doing something similar but with furniture in my house. I applaud your consistent use of props. Nice color/exposure.

    Comment by brooks | June 10, 2009 | Reply

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  3. I love the shot. Your self portraits arealways awesome & I have not forgotten that we need to set a date for fun. I love the colors but I beg to differ onthe price. I think 50 cents each is not a great price when you could have gotten mylar ones at the dollar store. 3 for a dollar seems like a better price :)

    Comment by breathlessmini | June 10, 2009 | Reply

  4. i keep thinking youre going to fly away with all those balloons like in the cartoons, then I realized, it’s a cartoon for a reason! You know me, I love colors. Nice job!

    Comment by sweetiegirlz | June 11, 2009 | Reply

  5. Pixar is calling! “Hello, russman? We need a goofball with a flash.” Kids of all ages will love you.

    Comment by w1kkp | June 12, 2009 | Reply

  6. Thanks Guys!!
    @Michael, I likes my props. Thanks for the props about my props.
    @Conni, You better not forget about our date! And 3 for a dollar IS a badass deal but the silver balloons wouldn’t have been the same :(
    @Renee, Thanks! I forgot to get one of those weight things that go on the bottom so you don’t loose all the balloons so I had a vice grip on those ribbons lol.
    @Pat, I would work for Pixar in a heartbeat! I could watch ‘Finding Nemo’ everyday.

    Comment by Russ | June 12, 2009 | Reply

  7. The colors are definitely better. Agreed. I like Pat’s comment. This would be a good ad for “Up”.

    Comment by breathlessmini | June 12, 2009 | Reply

  8. lurve this

    Comment by Bridget | June 22, 2009 | Reply

  9. Yes! This is an instant classic. I may have to re-enter the SAPCC now…

    Comment by Chris | June 24, 2009 | Reply


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