New Work -- Polaroid Triptychs

This is a sneak peak of some of my Polaroid triptychs I plan on exhibiting this summer. More information to come later ... but stay tuned, you'll be first to hear of the date, time and location.

I also plan to show many of the single images from earlier postings, as well as new ones as they develop in the weeks ahead. The exhibition will most like be a wall installation of 400 plus Polaroids. It will be fun!

And if you're wondering, these will be sold as "originals," one-of-a-kind. With that said, if you see anything you like on this blog so far, shoot me an email (matt.larson@mac.com) and I'll put your name on it (as sold when the exhibit goes up).

Homage to Cadillac Ranch, Tampa

Bates (pictured above) owns an Airstream delaership east of Tampa, FL. He buried eight trailers in a similar fashion to that of Cadillac Ranch, 6 miles west of Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Charles J. Levin And Eric C. Gos / For Morris News Service

Bates says, "When he (Stanley Marsh 3) did it, he did it to pay homage to the Cadillac because it's a premiere car," Bates said. "I thought it was only appropriate to do it with the Airstream because it's a premiere trailer. The county is saying it's not art. They are saying it's junk. We are going to have to fight them in a hearing."


I've been wanting for the chance to photograph this installation. I love it ... and it's as good if not better than a lot of other public art that's in our community. I really hope it stays ... a joke or not, it's impressive to see. This image was shot with a Polaroid 600 camera.

Making Art at TMA

A few posts ago, I mentioned running into a fellow artist checking out the destruction of TMA. Well, I have permission to share this portrait with you! So here it is ... a sneak peak of Mic starting some new pieces (building rubs). This portrait was shot with my Polaroid 600 camera.

Hollis Garden, Lakeland

Toy camera Holga-roid images taken at Hollis
Garden in Lakeland, FL.

Toy Video Short - Three Crosses

Sometimes one should just take a moment to
stop, get out of the car and look at these
memorials. It could happen to any
of us -- think about it. Drive safely.

(Shot with toy Chez! video camera)

Toy Video Short - Splash

Bathing suit models swimming from depart-
mentstore ceiling. (Chez toy camera video,
9 sec., silent)

Toy Video Short - BlairJet Project

One afternoon, while in the backyard, Jet felt
as if someone...something was watching her.

Chez Toy Camera

Ever wondered what would happen if you used your toy camera through the lens of a pier telescope? Well, me too. So I did it. What a series this would make! Unfortunately, this was the only thing to shoot at this location. As I travel, I hope to add to this project. If you try it, please share YOUR results.  

Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Pier telescope and toy Che-ez! camera image.

Portfolios

Envoironmental Portraits

Elder                            

b/w toned silver print

image size 7"x7"

paper size 11"x11"

framed 20"x19"

Holga camera

Roadside Cross #19

b/w toned silver print

image size 7" x 7"

paper size 11" x 11"

framed 20" x 19"

Holga camera

www.shootingblind.com

W E L C O M E--Kennedy Bridge Street Light (Treo cell phone)

Welcome to Toy Camera Play!  This blog is all about having a good time with toy cameras of all kinds (Holga camera, Diana camera and toy digital cameras--key chain and iPhone). 

I love to shoot with them and I cherish the results I get from them. My home website is www.shootingblind.com ... hope you have the time to visit. 

Again, welcome to TOY CAMERA PLAY. Have fun!