Mystic Theme - In the Past (creepy)

2011.04.27

Antique or old collectibles shops make wonderful places to go shoot unique and interesting things. I've done so often and always have a great time! Mystic's theme, "In the Past" brought to my mind a post I've been meaning to do on mannequin and doll shots I've taken in such shops over the past couple years, so into the archives I went to retrieve some!

Apparently many people have found this post creepy....so be forewarned ;))

Although a bit hard to see, my favorite part of this photo - the Potsie, Richie and Ralph drinking glasses sitting on the shelf, but where's the Fonz? Happy Days!!

a fantastic post !

camilleauteuil · 2011-04-27: 12:28

Love this post!!

susjustjake · 2011-04-27: 12:35

NIce post -- I especially like 3 -- a cross between the later "tiny tears" and a big antique doll named Gertrude that my sister's 2nd grade teacher gave her as a present.

????? · 2011-04-27: 12:39

nice, if slightly sad/creepy, post
I think it's just me, old dolls are a bit sad,and mannequins creep me out - especially when they have missing limbs - :\

McMommy · 2011-04-27: 12:49

I agree with McMommy!! Antique dolls always seem like they belong in a horror flick :-) I like the way the light hits the doll in #2.

IShuttertoThink · 2011-04-27: 12:57

Nice post.

joycephotography · 2011-04-27: 12:57

Great idea for this theme! #3 is my favorite!

darfoster · 2011-04-27: 13:14

they do look forlorn, very good

abstractlight · 2011-04-27: 13:43

These are quite eerie Marsha!

????? · 2011-04-27: 13:53

I could not agree more about shooting in these types of shops; a shame we don't have more of them closer to me.

smbunation · 2011-04-27: 15:12

Excellent post !

finbarr · 2011-04-27: 16:40

oh what an interesting post! I like them! Thanks for you share these images!

pezzetta · 2011-04-27: 17:04

This is a fantastic post Marsha! Your editing and compositions have indeed created mystery and memories of the Twilight Zone and Outer Limits for me. I must say if I walked into a dark room anf met any of these characters, I would quickly leave.

danrav · 2011-04-27: 18:23

Great set!

Shaparak · 2011-04-27: 18:24

This is an oddly fascinating post, Marsha! It didn't give me the chuckles that the "Peeps" did, but I could spend days looking at each individual image. Wow - I love the exposure and focus in #2 & 3.

djnana · 2011-04-27: 21:55