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Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree
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Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

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Last week I headed over to Joshua Tree National Park to create a new photo series of surreal self-portraits. The goal was to experiment with reflections and explore the various ways I could creatively photograph myself.

I brought my camera, tripod, and mirror (which eventually fell and shattered). The photographs were taken over the course of 3 hours, and most of them involved a level of digital manipulations.

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Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

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Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

Desert Reflections: A Series Of Surreal Self-portraits In Joshua Tree

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I'm a Photoshop user and yet I haven't figured out how the first photo - holding the mirror with two hands - was done. Very clever!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these... it leaves you with questions like "where the hell is the camera?" Then you think and figure it out but still.. great work

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

haha always love hearing that question, thanks Noor.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fun and inspiring. I love Joshua Tree and really enjoy your different 'perspectives'!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where where you at in the photos? You should do more of these photos.

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Loved the first 2, the rest was not nearly on the same level (concept and execution).

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah those ones are great, the last one is actually my favorite and definitely involved the most work (in terms of concept+execution).

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Everyone has their reasons for doing things. I really shouldn't say this, but would rather see something other than this that he's done.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I'm a Photoshop user and yet I haven't figured out how the first photo - holding the mirror with two hands - was done. Very clever!

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I love these... it leaves you with questions like "where the hell is the camera?" Then you think and figure it out but still.. great work

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haha always love hearing that question, thanks Noor.

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fun and inspiring. I love Joshua Tree and really enjoy your different 'perspectives'!

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Where where you at in the photos? You should do more of these photos.

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Loved the first 2, the rest was not nearly on the same level (concept and execution).

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah those ones are great, the last one is actually my favorite and definitely involved the most work (in terms of concept+execution).

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Everyone has their reasons for doing things. I really shouldn't say this, but would rather see something other than this that he's done.

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