nautilus shells part ii

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The original idea came to me when I saw a large backlit ad on the streets of San Francisco, and I thought it would look really good as background blur. The problem: What do I put in the foreground?

Then I remembered loving photos of Kewpie dolls that one photographer brought everywhere with her... kinda like the Amélie lawn gnome, I suppose. Later, the Bone Room brought everything together.

Wire and fishing line solved the issue of how to suspend the nautilus shells in front of various backdrops... I just needed an arm attached to a tripod.

Then the conundrum of which lens(es) to use... why not several, to try 'em out? And maybe a jacket for when it gets cold. And reading material for the diner. And the tripod and rope and shells. And no, I don't have a ton of locations scouted; I'm just planning on walking the length and breadth of the city looking for locations that catch my eye. With this ever growing bag dragging on my shoulder.

Turns out? A boom mic stand works great. It's way heavier than a standard tripod, but it's great for suspending things from without getting in the shot. And as far as backdrops? Turns out my TV works great. Hey, access to all my gear without having to lug it *anywhere*.

That's the type of photowalk a lazy bastard like me can really get behind.

Not a great way to find your nautilus shell has broken.
Luckily I have several.

full set.