This image was the best photo I took for this assignment, next to Duane Michals' photograph on the right. This was challenging to take my myself, so I used my resources and created a makeshift tripod. I also had to play around with distance in order to create the right aspect ratio. I think I captured the slightly awkward stance quite well and the background is pretty similar. In the future, I will try to find others to photograph as well as myself. I am sure some pictures are easier to see the composition when you are taking it yourself.
My comment on Saunders Penn's post:
"Hi Saunders, I agree this photo is remarkably similar to the one you chose by Sally Mann. I am impressed by your recreation of the pose and it seems like Mann could have actually taken this picture. The black-and-white really sets the mood and gives it a similar feel to her picture. I think you did a great job with this assignment!"
The image you took definitely resembles the image taken by Duane Michals. The black and white color scheme with the natural background and body language of the subject really makes both images feel and look similar. Great job on this blog post!
Your image really looks great next to how Duane Michel's photo was composed. I was drawn to this image because of the stark contrast of the Black & White coloring. The subject stands out because of the black jacket in front of the plain grass background. The exposure is also similar to Michel's photo. I feel strangely comforted looking at these two photos, its composed in a way that makes you feel like you know the subjects. Definitely interpretive though, many questions you could pose about the shot. I think this image is appealing, not sure I would do much to change it! Great work :)
I agree with you I think you nailed the recreation of Duane Michael's photo! The stance and blurry background are perfect and really show you thought this out. The black and white gives it that extra touch that makes the photographs look like they could have been taken by the same person. Good job!
Hi Kiera,
I love the photo you chose to recreate for this assignment. I think you did an amazing job of using the original photo as inspiration, and I love your own unique twist on the photo. I agree, I think the photos being taken at a slightly awkward perspective make them very unique, and also up for interpretation. Why are they posed like that? What are they thinking about? What are you thinking about? Great job!