After observing this image I interpret the concept as the bond between a pet and their owner. It's almost as if the two look like they are on the same page which is typically something that happens when two have been around each other for an extended period of time. As far as the historical process goes, it could just be about how the relationship between a person and their pet have been the same throughout history. Pets have typically been seen as a source of companionship for people, as the saying goes "dog is man's best friend" (in this case a cat could suffice). The point of view appears as what you would see in a usual wet plate collodion portrait with the subject facing the viewer in front of a simple background. The addition of cracks, scratches and a fingerprint show that this is supposed to resemble a wet plate collodion.
This image caught my attention right away, mainly because the subject appears to be looking right at the camera, but it doesn't come off as staged. The use of the cracks was interesting to me because it kind of seems like the subjects are being photographed while looking at themselves in a mirror, so my mind made me think of a cracked mirror, but also knowing it is meant to signify the cracked glass on the wet plate creates two interesting perspectives. The use of the wet brushes along the edges, especially in the top right corner, are used effectively and make it look like an actual wet plate collodion. Great image!!
Some pets look similar to their owners. It is said that the more time spent together, the animal watch and learn the facial movements of the owner, therefore they look more alike. The wet plate collodion shows that the two have been together for a passage of time. The photo was taken in a dim lighting. Some parts of the crack are thin, some are thicker and darker which resembles the wet plate collodion.
I wanted to capture this image because I was inspired while looking at other wet plate collodions. I saw images of pet portraits from 1910 containing both the owner and pet in a very composed and posed shot. It's very uncommon now to see the relations between owner and pets in this sort of composition. Many of us see posts of cute pets on social media, but rarely any that are posed and static. By replicating the same posture and seriousness depicted in the images captured from the 1910s, I capture a modern version through clothing but still composing the same energy and mood.
After observing this image I interpret the concept as the bond between a pet and their owner. It's almost as if the two look like they are on the same page which is typically something that happens when two have been around each other for an extended period of time. As far as the historical process goes, it could just be about how the relationship between a person and their pet have been the same throughout history. Pets have typically been seen as a source of companionship for people, as the saying goes "dog is man's best friend" (in this case a cat could suffice). The point of view appears as what you would see in a usual wet plate collodion portrait with the subject facing the viewer in front of a simple background. The addition of cracks, scratches and a fingerprint show that this is supposed to resemble a wet plate collodion.
ReplyDeleteThis image caught my attention right away, mainly because the subject appears to be looking right at the camera, but it doesn't come off as staged. The use of the cracks was interesting to me because it kind of seems like the subjects are being photographed while looking at themselves in a mirror, so my mind made me think of a cracked mirror, but also knowing it is meant to signify the cracked glass on the wet plate creates two interesting perspectives. The use of the wet brushes along the edges, especially in the top right corner, are used effectively and make it look like an actual wet plate collodion. Great image!!
ReplyDeleteSome pets look similar to their owners. It is said that the more time spent together, the animal watch and learn the facial movements of the owner, therefore they look more alike. The wet plate collodion shows that the two have been together for a passage of time. The photo was taken in a dim lighting. Some parts of the crack are thin, some are thicker and darker which resembles the wet plate collodion.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to capture this image because I was inspired while looking at other wet plate collodions. I saw images of pet portraits from 1910 containing both the owner and pet in a very composed and posed shot. It's very uncommon now to see the relations between owner and pets in this sort of composition. Many of us see posts of cute pets on social media, but rarely any that are posed and static. By replicating the same posture and seriousness depicted in the images captured from the 1910s, I capture a modern version through clothing but still composing the same energy and mood.
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