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Nathan Potter
14-Nov-2012, 11:19
Recently I've been taking images of strange scenes; sort of the anachronistic and bizarre. I have sort of taken this on as a rejuvenation project connected to human interest. I was inspired by some of the work of Ted Orland who seems to have a knack for documenting the absurd. This would be somewhat of a departure from the usual type of posts but I'd be interested in seeing if any others here have similar interests or images they have taken in the past.

Below a first shot "Bluebonnets,Flamingos and an Old Dodge"
TK45, Fuji Velvia 50, Nikon 210, Rear tilt, 1/4 @ f/32. April 2010.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8185599017_120817b220.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/argiolus/8185599017/)
AU10-2-4X5web (http://www.flickr.com/photos/argiolus/8185599017/) by hypolimnas (http://www.flickr.com/people/argiolus/), on Flickr
Nathan Potter
14-Nov-2012, 11:31
Here's another recent one from the ME coast.

"Utilitarian Plumbing" Rte 197, Gouldsboro ME. About Oct. 3, 2012.
TK45, 110 SSXL, Fuji Astia, 1/4 sec. f/32.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8337/8185637320_6fee278a77.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/argiolus/8185637320/)
plumb-4X5-web1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/argiolus/8185637320/) by hypolimnas (http://www.flickr.com/people/argiolus/), on Flickr
ImSoNegative
14-Nov-2012, 11:35
When I first read the title of the thread, I was thinking music. these are def. Da Funk! very cool
Mike Anderson
14-Nov-2012, 12:22
Those are pictures are great, Nathan. But I don't know if "funk" is the right word. It's like something out of a John Waters movie. Watersesque.
Nathan Potter
14-Nov-2012, 14:19
I don't think Funk is quite right either Mike. I thought if I posted a couple of images someone might come up with a better descriptor. I was thinking that the images I posted should convey my intent.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.
Peter Mounier
14-Nov-2012, 15:09
kitsch:
noun.
something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.

Peter
Roger Cole
14-Nov-2012, 15:19
kitsch:
noun.
something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.

Peter

These might fit that, but the idea of the thread seems broader to me. How about just plain "weird?" Or "weird or kitsch?" ;)
Ian David
14-Nov-2012, 15:35
Good idea for an image thread! Maybe "Offbeat, kitsch or surreal" ?

Ian