Critique Welcomed Self-portrait With Sadie

[Brian Moore]

Took this last week, just a day or two before Sadie's recent surgery.

Olympus XA and Kodak Ultramax 400 film. Used the self-timer and a wallpod.

 

[Beth Carter]

looks like aliens are abducting you two with that light behind you. nice blue color on the cement.

 

[Brian Moore]

looks like aliens are abducting you two with that light behind you. nice blue color on the cement.

Its the Dodkin Effect. Thanks, Beth.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Wow, I don't know what it is about this photo.... But wow!

 

[Pete Askew]

I think he is actually supervising an abduction @Beth Anthony. Sadie can't bear to look!

Love the lighting and mystery here Brian. Back in your Crewdson phase!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Great shot, but how is Sadie? What was the op?

 

[Brian Moore]

Wow, I don't know what it is about this photo.... But wow!

Thanks, Dan. Much appreciated.

 

[Brian Moore]

I think he is actually supervising an abduction @Beth Anthony. Sadie can't bear to look!

Love the lighting and mystery here Brian. Back in your Crewdson phase!

Well, I did stage this one a little more elaborately than I normally do, Pete (but I confess I had no stage crew behind the scenes).

I've taken quite a few shots at this location now, of Sadie and of me and Sadie, each time trying to find the right angle or pose or comp. (Its on the route of my evening walk with Sadie so we often stop and snap a picture or two.) The previous ones I've shot have given me various levels of satisfaction ranging from "un" to somewhat. This one goes a bit beyond somewhat for me. I quite like it.

Thanks for the compliment, Pete, and for the comparison with Crewdson.

 

[Brian Moore]

Great shot, but how is Sadie? What was the op?

Thanks Rob, and thanks for asking about Sadie. She's doing OK post-surgery. She's walking fine and seems her chipper little self. However, we're still not sure if she has peed or pood since the surgery. Next step is to get the stitches removed (about a week and a half from now) and at that time we'll discuss the treatment options going forward. The oncologist is suggesting radiation treatment as the best option. If we decide against that the next option (the only other option) is a more powerful chemo than she has been on. Thanks again for asking, Rob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Poor thing, and poor youse as well! Best of luck to all!

 

[Brian Moore]

Poor thing, and poor youse as well! Best of luck to all!

Appreciated, Rob. Thank you.