While the Photoboxers are working on their photos, let’s get to know the challengers. This is the work of Ralph Martin.
Stay tuned to see how he fares against the mysterious Blix in Match #017!
Jhune Li’s entries for “Balance”
The best way to understand the importance of balance was to showcase its antithesis: imbalance, or indulgence.
The first photo conveys the idea that anticipation is almost sweeter than the actual experience
The second is about the initial bliss and ecstasy from the act of self-gratification
The feeling doesn’t last long and is replaced with regret, as seen in the last photo
Balance is essential because too much of a good thing leads to consequences.
There is a direct relationship between balance and imbalance- more you indulge, the more remorseful you feel.
Ladies and gentlemen — Match #015!!
In one corner we have the kickass Kansas boy who gives great hugs: James Ramsey!
His opponent, the thrifty and nifty Jhune Li!
The winner of this match will go on to battle our current champion Phil the Photomancer!
Good luck and happy shooting!
Cuyler’s entries for “Culture”. Click on each photo to view larger.
Match #013 is ON!!
Cuyler Yogi vs. Phil Velez!!
Look at the size of those guns! If you haven’t already, check out their portfolio of work and stay tuned for the announcement of the theme!
Match #012: Luke vs. Cuyler Yogi!!
Theme is “Taboo” and I can’t wait to see what these two creative gentlemen come up with. Photos are due sunday and voting opens on Monday morning!
Stay tuned for interviews and behind the scenes photos!
Lyan’s entries for “Film Noir”. Click on each photo to view larger.
I was really excited about the subject matter “film noir” being that im a huge fan of cinema and the film noir genre. I immediately had two films in mind once I heard what the assignment was. First was Kurosawa’s “Stray Dog” where a Japanese detective looses his gun and spend the majority of the movie hitting the streets trying to locate it. I had my friend Matt run through a smoke machine and down some hallways to try to capture that ‘gumshoe on the run’ feel. Another big stand out to me was Goyard’s “Breathless”. Whenever I think of this film my friends Rob and Devon always stick out on my head. Maybe It’s their looks or personalities, I can’t decide, either way they are awesome. I wanted the feel of them walking the streets as he tries to charm his way back into her life. Hopefully they convey those feelings with the photos. Those films mean a lot to me and I hope showed that.
A quick post-win interview with our current champion Christian Cook!
Explain that naked molotov cocktail picture from last week’s “Nightlife” challenge? Who was that and what was going on?!
For some reason when I heard Night Life for the theme I envisioned a naked dude holding a molotov cocktail…I wanted to have a car facing the subject in order the create a gaze so to speak, in this case the implied driver of the vehicle coming towards some naked guy in the middle of the road. The headlights aren’t as obvious as I would have liked, but I still think it’s a powerful image. We captured it shooting Ilford HP5 400, and I like the character of the film for that photo, and I’m happy I got to enter a film photo. The who wishes to remain anonymous.
What made you choose “water” as this week’s theme?
I spend as much time as I can in the water, it’s on my mind a lot. Underwater photography is really difficult, which appeals to me as well, and I just thought it would be cool to pick a word that has a broad range of application and interpretation. I saw a photo of Luke standing on a boat shooting his entry, I’m stressed.
Any hint as to what you’ll do for this photo?
My typical approach to photography is to go out in the world and let photos happen naturally, so I’ve been spending a lot of time in the water.
How do you know your challenger Luke?
Me and Luke met through a casual encounters craigslist ad.
What do you think Luke will do for his photos?
I have no idea what luke will shoot, except that I know he was on a boat and I’m jealous.
Stay tuned to see what Christian and Luke create for this week’s “Water” challenge! Their photos will be posted monday morning and voting opens for YOU to decide!
While the photoboxers are working on their photos, let’s get to know our new challenger Christian Cook a bit:
While the photoboxers are working on their entries, let’s get to know them. You’re looking at the work of Tina Jo.
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