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A simple rope...
A simple rope...
Jason


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Simplicity (Classic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-10D
Location: Studio
Date: Dec 9, 2003
Aperture: 22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/180
Galleries: Studio
Date Uploaded: Dec 9, 2003

 Taken in my office/studio.

Used to Studio flashes.
Top Right : Red filter, 1/2 Power
Bottom left : No filter, 1/2 Power, barndoors to keep light off of the background

Background : Black paper

Camera : Canon EOS 10D
Lens : 28-80mm L

Focal : 46mm

Picture is of a Hangman's noose that I made myself. Background is black because of the morbid nature of the object, red on the end to symbolize blood. Picture is dark to further go with the dark side of the photo itself.

My original idea was to put a piece of white string on a black background. I then thought that a rope would add more texture. Then... Why not add a knot to give it something more to look at, which developed into the Hangman's Noose.

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/16/2003 01:59:17 AM
Playing hangman? That rope's doesn't look thick enough for the real thing.
 12/14/2003 10:40:52 AM
Very nice, but I dont like the red light, why is it red .....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2003 08:58:34 PM
Creepy, and pretty darned cool. Well done! I like the little red tinge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2003 03:33:30 PM
The red highlights on the rope gives this image a powerful and meaningful appearance. You are to be commended.

The image is incredible as is but centering the rope on the left 1/3rd of the frame to add extended black negative space to the right might add even more power to it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2003 05:23:07 AM
Lovely and sad at the same time.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/11/2003 11:56:56 PM
lets hang the president!
 12/11/2003 02:45:01 PM
I love the touch of red at the bottom. Very well thought. I hope you're ok... ;o}
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/11/2003 11:46:46 AM
the red light really makes this image
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/11/2003 08:57:19 AM
Very intriguing and strong! That red light sends the message!
I might dislike the background (not meaning ...of the picture), but - bravo!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/11/2003 04:24:11 AM
Interesting to use a black rope on black background. The red light is another interesting approach. Nice shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/11/2003 12:28:53 AM
I like the addition of the red light.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/10/2003 10:20:51 PM
this is a scary shot. I like the message (I think) if you mean the psychology of why people commit suicide, convincing themselves it's the quickest & simplest way out. The mood set by the red light source is really good. Very thought provoking!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/10/2003 07:32:35 PM
Freaky. The red light is a nice touch.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/10/2003 04:47:36 PM
Excellent work! I love the job you did with the lighting here!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/10/2003 12:59:14 PM
I like the effect of the red light. Nice shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/10/2003 10:22:44 AM
The dark rope does not work well with the dark background. That is actually a complex knot. Interesting red highlights.
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 12/10/2003 02:25:31 AM
Simply Dead?


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