I.D.A.H.O.: Prisoner Of Tho't
Originally captured on Kodak High Speed Infrared film, printed on silver paper, then solarized (all in traditional wet darkroom.) Final print was scanned into Photoshop and levels were adjusted to intensify the effect.
I titled this image "Prisoner Of Tho't" and it represents how so many of us in the gay community feel imprisoned because of our thoughts. We can't express our feelings or thoughts in public for fear of some kind of retaliation. We can't openly flirt w/ the cute guy (or girl) we see at the mall because what if he's not gay? How will he react? What if someone else sees it and how will they react? Will my life be in danger?
It's getting better than it used to be, but it's still a long way off until we all are created equal and people will see that "it's only love."
7 Responses
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On 14 May 2008 Gabriel Hernandez gave props:
Love it!! really nice pic!!
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On 15 May 2008 eva monbert gave props:
good shot, nice treatment, good feeling
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On 15 May 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Very interesting treatment
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On 15 May 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Also great - very strong additions.
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On 12 June 2008 Keven Oswalt said:
Thank you very much, Gabriel, Eva, Frédéric, and Nelson! :)
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On 23 June 2008 J. Harris Blacklist gave props:
It is and will be a struggle for years to come.
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On 14 July 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Excellent.
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