Over the weekend I hung out with my two best friends at their place in Bathurst. It was a much-needed break away from all the stress and pressure I’m dealing with at the moment.
On the drive home today, when I stopped to rest I took this photo. It turned out better than I anticipated so I worked on it a bit. Mostly pushed shadows and contrast, and below is the result.
I’ve been meaning to get a photo of my hair being blown around in the wind before I shave my head for a while now. The wind in this location was not as strong as I wanted, but it was strong enough. There’s a sense of motion, but my hair still feels still, I think. Almost looks like some of it is grown as though branches.
I’ll probably take something similar on another day, but next time I’m definitely using the tripod. I balanced the camera on a rock and, whilst the photo works, I think using the tripod would’ve helped get something better. Oh well.
This is my submission into the two hundred-and-eighty-ninth Lens-Artists Photo Challenge. The theme for this one is “Tools of Photo Composition“.
You could argue composition / framing here, but my main focus was ensuring I was in focus. This is more about light and shape / form, I think.
The host of the Lens-Artists challenges cycles weekly between the following people:
John is curating this one. Next week Leya is curating.
I recommend participating in the challenges as they provide a fun way to interpret theme. If not participating, then at least you should still check out what others of the Lens-Artists community are submitting.
I hope you enjoy.
Stupidity Hole 
Well, THERE you are! I think you did a great job capturing the wind, SH. And just like that you captured shape, form, texture. light and fun. Hoping what ails you blew away with some of the wind…
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Cheers!
Alas, no. That is going to be a month-long battle, and possibly a legal one involving my claiming compensation if discussion and investigation falls through. Was good to be away from it for a few days though.
Hopefully the next photo involving my hair is windier.
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Keep you on my mind. And I will look forward to more hair photos.
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I love the mood of the image with high contrast black and white. It truly is all about the light!
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Thank you very much Johnbo : )
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Had you given me 100 opportunities to explain what I thought you looked like SH, I’d never have even gotten close! Great idea to capture yourself, loved this one!
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Cheers Tina!
It was quite coincidental timing.
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Ha! Good one!!!
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One tries : D
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Ezekiel, what a great choice! This is a good post. I loved your photo.
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Cheers Egidio.
Going to ask if it’s cool you stop using my name though. I understand the idea of my preserving my anonymity is something I treat flimsily, but still just rather my name not being used here.
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Of course it is! Please accept my apologies if I infringed on your privacy. You are welcome to edit my comments and delete your name there.
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I love everything about this photo. Great composition, light. I even think it’s the right amount of wind too.
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Perfect. Love your hair and hope to see more of it. Well done.
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I love this simplicity!
Well captured!
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