Compact #132 - "bug Eyes" - Model T Ford Now 50% Cheaper [h4xMJOjk]

"Bug Eyes" by Oldshed Productions

Depicting a Model T Ford 

 PHOTOGRAPHERS LOCATION NOTES

In October 2001 Ben and I were photographing scenes on Marion Mason's farm in Katanning in the south west of Western Australia. After we had photographed the blacksmith’s shop and the chaff cutter, she asked us if we were interested in seeing an old T model Ford which was on a hill.

She said it was a favourite playground for the children on the farm and she would like a photograph of the old car as it brought back fond memories of her childhood.

After a short walk up the hill we found the scant remains of a T model Ford. 

After examining the remains of the vehicle, Ben and I decided there was too little to shoot to make an interesting photograph, as usually we photograph complete vehicles. So I said to Marion “ I really can't see a photograph in this”, So we turned away and walked back down the hill & as we walked, Marion turned around and had a last look at the old car and said “Oh look, it looks like a giant insect!”, Ben and I looked at one another and realised straight away that Marion had given us the inspiration we were looking for, - as we saw not a car, but what looked like a giant resurrected insect, - we knew we had and interesting photograph there.

We came back early next morning and amongst the dead trees and morning mist created Bug Eyes. It is amazing how sometimes an off the cuff remark can trigger
the creative process.

It taught us to always listen to the comments & view points of people and to take them on board when we are looking at a scene.

Ian Sergeant - Diploma Science - Photography

Ben Jackson - Bach Arts - Design - Bach Ed - Design