November 17, 2009


The Decision To Hide Was Flawed.

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One from my recent trip to Crete. I wanted there to be a body in the trunk under the tarp and sack, so,
I didn’t look. I figured not looking means it might be true!

posted by Phil Bebbington in adventure, photographs, photography 

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10 Responses to “The Decision To Hide Was Flawed.”

  1. Sheila Ryan on November 17th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Phil, sometimes looking means it is true, as when I opened the box in the remote and deserted Peloponnesian church and discovered a load of human skulls.

    By the way, this photograph takes my breath away. Your way with the light through the window is some kind of sorcery.

  2. Lucy Foley on November 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    It really is.

  3. Sheila Ryan on November 17th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    And — is it the film you were using or what? Objects in the photos from your last stay on Crete seem so . . . animated.

  4. Cindy Scroggins on November 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    My god, Phil. This is heartbreakingly beautiful.

  5. Phil Bebbington on November 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Thank you, guys. I was really pleased with the shots from this trip. This takes me on to your question, Sheila.

    I was using Kodak Ektar – it claims to be the finest grain colour negative film. It was my first time using it and I must say it is really nice. It apparently uses motion picture technology to achieve the fine grain. It is also gives quite saturated colours. So yes, perhaps the film provided a little extra as well.

  6. Sheila Ryan on November 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Smack my mouth, Phil! I just reread my second comment. Sheesh. I didn’t mean — eh — ah — ahem — –

    Goldurn it.

    You know.

    (I hope I hope I hope I hope.)

  7. Phil Bebbington on November 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Sheila, no offence taken – this film does seem to have given a different vibe to the photos. I think that I was working in the same way – who knows.

  8. Sheila Ryan on November 17th, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    Whew!

  9. Rick Neece on November 17th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    The hole in the drape with an eye peering out makes the back of my throat itch like I’m about to scream. Or giggle. Phil? It wasn’t an eye was it? I don’t know how you stood to take the photograph with it looking at you like that.

    By the way, the print you sent arrived safe and sound. Thank you, friend. I’m still thinking how I might return the favor. Please keep Kansas City on your list when you find yourself headed to the middle of the U.S.

  10. Phil Bebbington on November 18th, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Rick, I am always loathed to poke around too much in these places – I always assume that they are full of rodents and the like so leaving things be always seem to be the way forward. In any case I am always far to busy dealing with the constant assault by mosquitoes!

    I’m so happy the print arrived in one piece – Kansas City will always on my agenda when in the states. Details just as soon as they are firmed up.

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