WOW...thank so much!!! This is my 72 year old mother. She is here to visit for the holidays. When I was telling her about the challenge, she said "I always thought that housework was the most boring thing to do...I'd rather watch paint dry." So with that quote, came the photo idea. Scruffed her up a bit before the shoot. Then sat near a large bay window and snapped away while telling her "more bored.....no, more than that....yes, that bored". Converted to black and white and added a slight sepia tone to the image. I think she pulled off bored really well. Thanks for the votes and comments.
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What a great photo, Jennifer! I agree: housework is the most boring work on the planet. A friend of mine decided to start a house cleaning business -- so the only right thing to do was give her some business to get her started. It was the first time ever that I paid to have my house cleaned -- but now -- shoot -- I'd pay triple and think it was the best money I ever spent :) Your mom played the part so well, and I bet she is looking radiant over your blue ribbon :)
Congrats on your blue, Jennifer! I had a similar concept in my head for my old "Bored" shot, but could not pull it off, at least score-wise :). Merry Christmas!
This is wonderful, Jennifer. It has such an honesty to it. I think you captured her perfectly, in a pensive moment. I have to agree about housework - ICK ICK ICK.
Excellent composition and detail. Great use of shallow DOF too. Contrast etc great. The best thing about this image is that you're drawn to the face, and the expression which scream boredom. Beautiful job with this. Well done.
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