1950s LIFE Magazine Double Exposure —>>> Inspiration —>>> !!!!!!!!!!!!!

This roll of 400 speed Kodak Portra film was double exposed with images found in three 1950s LIFE Magazines.  They are the September 11th, 1950 edition and the April 12th & October 18th editions from 1954.

As in my last series of double exposures (as seen in the post below), this series was inspired by my Uncle Jim’s great idea : )))

The images that I shot for the first round of exposures were duly noted & with the 2nd series the attempt was made to layer over images that would make some sort of statement regarding the relationships between man & woman, America & beyond as well as America’s obsession with food.

Link below to see some more images I had shot previously from 2 of these particular magazines —–>>>>>

https://poppipix.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/life-magazine-october-18th-1954/

https://poppipix.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/life-magazine-april-12th-1954/

Double Exposure #5 —>>> learning curve………..

       

This group of shots is sooooo random!!!

They are composites created by overlapping shots using my Uncle Jim’s vintage Canon FT 35mm camera, with 400 speed Kodak Portra film shot twice at 800 speed.  I started out shooting the first round in Palm Springs, CA over the December 2013 holiday break and finished the roll back in L.A. on New Year’s Eve day on a hike in Topanga State Park.

The second round of shooting combined graf art on & around Melrose Ave. (which is my hood & an ever changing mix of new & old inspiration) with LIFE magazine ephemera from the 1950s, which was my Uncle Jim’s suggestion ; )))))

My personal favorite of the roll is the juxtaposition of the young girl & the shadowy figure beside her.  Dark and lovely!!!

—–>>>>> See the above post for details on the particular magazines used in this series.

Life Magazine April 19th 1963

The real Liz & Dick, circa 1963.

And check out Mr. Blackwell – at that time a successful fashion designer, later to be known for his Worst Dressed Lists.

Also, YOGA & 7-Up???  Breakfast of Champions!!!

The Saturday Evening Post Magazine December 14th 1963

Many years later I look at this & think, how & why was Lee Harvey Oswald allowed to be shot???

Hmm, questionable…

But, just so long as we keep smoking, driving & watching TV we won’t have to worry about such things : )))

Life Magazine April 2nd 1971

“NIXON’S PRIME GOAL IS MANAGEMENT.”

That didn’t work out too well for him.

Harrowing images from Vietnam bookended by car & cigarette ads – ah, Life.

FURNISHINGS AND DECORATING IDEAS 1976 SPRING/SUMMER

Not so sure about the frog motif, but most definitely loving the spaceship duo with the completely ordinary dining room set!!!

“If you were out for a ride in your new spaceship in the year 2000, you might just take your furniture with you.”

SHOW Magazine March 1965

Smoking cigs & chatting on the horn, a winning combo ; ))

“Call for pleasure…call for Kent!”

CONNAISSANCE DE LA MER ete 1970

“Troglodytes de la mer”!!!

And, really, who doesn’t want a bathroom done up in Pepto-Bismol pink??

Look Magazine April 24th 1962

Queen Elizabeth in turmoil, Portable TVs, Mobile Homes & Crossdressers – Go 1962!

Life Magazine January 29th 1971

“Liberation”…..”New Slipstick offers the best qualities of correction fluid plus the liberating convenience and precision of a pen…These new freedoms have been declared for you by Liquid Paper Corporation.”

….. and Hot Pants too!