An element of photography that I've always loved is the fact that even though a photograph captures the world as it is, no two images are ever really the same. Two people can take a photograph of the same thing and can tell entirely different stories. Just by moving a couple of feet or kneeling for a lower vantage, I can drastically change the feeling of a photograph. That ability to tell so many different stories, with subtle changes in the medium is something I am constantly fascinated by. It's not a hobby you really need a ton of education to take decent pictures, just a decent eye and patience.
This fun find in the Southside is another band's sticker actually. The Dangits are originally from Forth Worth, Texas and two of it's founders did various stints with bands during the 90s. You can definitely hear that experience in their sound. From my collected music experience, their album on Facebook gives me that punk impression along the lines of Alien Ant Farm. A very heavy guitar and bass sound that's a little angry but no where near the extent some bands take anymore. Their page is an interesting collection of bizarre photos and throwbacks to different iconic images from multiple decades. This sticker actually served as their cover photo for a bit and I think it is a fairly accurate representation of who they are. When I first saw the sticker, I was immediately struck by the fun of Mr. T punching up at it's viewer. Mr. T was one of those iconic elements of the 80's that you can't help but love, well at least I can't. He really was what I recall the most from the A-Team reruns I caught growing up. My first attempt at the photo was straight on, with both fists coming at you like it's presented on Dangits' Facebook page. While I liked it, it seemed flat and rather bland. But I thought about it, took a step to the right, and changed the dynamic. Now it felt like a more realistic punch, with the other fist poised for a second hit. The curve of the kiosk and the light reflections really just help round out the image. Sorry this got a little, sigh, not preachy but maybe a tad over the top with a discussion of my process. But sometimes I think it's fun to show a little behind my curtain as well the things I find.
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Maggie Ondrey
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