A snowbird shows photos from southwest Florida (Naples) and southwest Connecticut (Ridgefield) and New England and other places he goes.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Artist at Work
John and his customer let me take photographs while John worked on a tattoo on his customer's leg. He wanted viewers to know that the red is dye, not blood.
You set this whole scene up beautifully: I see three distinct scenes--the foreground with the tattoo artist, the middle section with his work on the customer, and the background featuring none other than Jack! Terrific!
Great shot, but like Lois, I could never get a tattoo -- too chicken!! I did hope my kids wouldn't get them, but I knew if I protested, they'd be sure to do it back in those "teen-age" years! But I didn't and neither did they!! Oh, hey, great portrait of you as well, Jack!
Nice composition. Who's the funny old guy with the camera in the window? Oh, wait. I think I know him. He usually mirrors his intentions. So did you get a tattoo?
That is way cool. I've never been in a tattoo parlor. I'll never be in a tattoo parlor. They horrify me, although my kids are full of them. Now I know what the procedure looks like.
Getting a tattoo looks like a painful process. How kind that John and his client agreed to let you photograph this.
ReplyDeleteHa ha. Good to know. I should do a similar portrait as I have met one or two tattooists over the years.
ReplyDeleteLove this shot!
ReplyDeleteand an excellent self-portrait, too.
ReplyDeleteYou set this whole scene up beautifully: I see three distinct scenes--the foreground with the tattoo artist, the middle section with his work on the customer, and the background featuring none other than Jack! Terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot Jack! I could never get a tattoo though. It makes me queasy just thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteFascinating and somewhat creepy profession. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, but like Lois, I could never get a tattoo -- too chicken!! I did hope my kids wouldn't get them, but I knew if I protested, they'd be sure to do it back in those "teen-age" years! But I didn't and neither did they!! Oh, hey, great portrait of you as well, Jack!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great perspective! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteNice shot! I loved noticing your reflection in the background.
ReplyDeleteTattoos aren't that painful - certainly not comfortable, but not unbearable.
Oh my, what a fabulous reflection with you there!
ReplyDeleteGreat scene, great reflection, great self-portrait, you have it all in one shot. Well done, Jack!
ReplyDeleteNice composition. Who's the funny old guy with the camera in the window? Oh, wait. I think I know him. He usually mirrors his intentions. So did you get a tattoo?
ReplyDeleteI'd probably pass out just watching!
ReplyDeleteThat is way cool. I've never been in a tattoo parlor. I'll never be in a tattoo parlor. They horrify me, although my kids are full of them. Now I know what the procedure looks like.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection.
ReplyDeleteA very respectful photo with the people who appear in it, I love the focuse you've given to the picture.
ReplyDeleteMan at work, you were lucky to get the shot Jack, nice work.
ReplyDeleteI won't to that, ever!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why people get tattoos, but to each his own. Did you get a shot of the final work?
ReplyDeleteI don't see the red dot..but, I see you! You're like Wilson from 'Home Improvement'.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with everyone above and JUST have to say so :).
ReplyDeleteyes, funny self portrait!
ReplyDeletei dont think i would ever enter a tattoo parlor. too scary....
The title should be: The Artists at Work. Great shot, Jack.
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