Originally posted by causey Thank you very much. Unfortunately, I'm back to Boston now. I was in NYC for a conference, and in my free time the Shopping Ninja dragged me from one store to another in search of deep discounts. She had attenuating circumstances: it was
freezing cold outside. I took shots in 4-5 different stores. All of them had excellent studio-like lighting... But I have more of the same. Here's another 5:
#2
#4
OH yeah! That's exactly what I mean. All are great but 2 and 4 stand all on their own, and are worthy of applause.
And Especially 4. Composition on it is perfect in my opinion. The light is perfect. What a find. Just think how much the photo wouldn't have worked if the mannequin had been more "normal" looking.
In #2, the hand looks so "alive" while the mechanical seam in the wrist lends to good confusion.
I don't know what this is called in sociological terms but the photo makes a statement about women in a subtle way that is disturbing because you aren't exactly sure what the photog intended so you tend to think about it even after you've stopped looking at the photo.
You do realize don't you, that now we are going to expect more intriguing series to follow, don't you?
Also. Take heart. Just think how much trouble you'd be in if Ninja Shopper had LBA.