Feb 6

Beautiful Garbage

Category: Photographizzle

 

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Henry found his old Pentax camera in the attic so we took it out on Sunday to see what kind of photos it would produce. I am now in love with this camera, and not just because imagining Henry using it to take pictures of his SERVICE buddies makes me laugh.

 

I like how the only bursts of color in the photo come from garbage, so even while it’s gross and full of litter, it’s still kind of pretty, like flowers in its own right.

This is also a good portrait of how I’ve been feeling for the past two days. I had to call off work yesterday because I felt real crappy, like my allergies were acting up. But today, my face feels like its being chiseled in a thousand pieces and my muscles feel petrified. I can never really pinpoint what my symptoms are, which makes it a real treat for Henry when he’s trying to buy me medicine. I’m sick, isn’t that specific enough? I called off work for tonight too and I feel guilty but oh well.

13 comments

13 Comments so far

  1. aafetzer February 6th, 2008 9:20 pm

    I’m not sure why….
    but I have a strong hankering to see a picture of Henry when he was in “the service”.

    I hope yous get to feeling better soon!

  2. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:03 pm

    There’s pictures in this old entry!
    http://vagynafondue.livejournal.com/289050.html

    Thanks:)

  3. aafetzer February 7th, 2008 4:03 pm

    breathtaking…

  4. cynthia February 6th, 2008 9:34 pm

    i told you that you would love it!!!
    that shot is awesome.
    more?

  5. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:08 pm

    Thanks!

    There’s a couple more on flickr.

  6. newsong February 7th, 2008 12:19 am

    Are you familiar with Eva Hesse? Some of her works remind me of your paintings… Doing a project on her now.

    http://www.evahesse.com/work.php?selection=1

  7. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:08 pm

    She’s amazing! Thank you for sharing this with me!

  8. Janna February 7th, 2008 12:52 am

    In my tiredness induced dyslexia I read the top comment telling you to “get to the better feeling”. This is what I would like to convey to you this evening. Get to the better feeling soon! Ha.

  9. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:04 pm

    OMG plz use that phrase always!! I’m still so sick!! I can’t handle it!! My immune system is pathetic.

  10. Alyson Hell February 7th, 2008 9:24 am

    “I like how the only bursts of color in the photo come from garbage, so even while it’s gross and full of litter, it’s still kind of pretty, like flowers in its own right.”

    Exactly!! That’s why I like it!

    Those grey skies are what I will always remember about Pittsburgh, as well.

    SERVICE buddies! *losing it*

  11. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:06 pm

    The skies have been grey all week, too:/

    Every time I look at this camera, I crack up thinking about Henry using it back then! He bought it in 1983!!

  12. Bueno Mexicana February 7th, 2008 9:49 am

    feel better!!! <33

    your photoGs are awesome.

  13. Tuna Tar-Tart February 7th, 2008 2:06 pm

    THANK YOU! Pretty good for an amateur, anyway!

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