Don't look back...

Deborah Parkin
Don't look back... by Deborah Parkin
Don't look back... by Deborah Parkin

Don't look back...

I hope the quality is ok – only just getting used to scanning film – last image was not big enough :)

  • John Nelson

    John Nelson

    great capture, fab expression, nice tones

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    Don’t look back… That scary lady is still chasing me with a camera.

    I would say great timing on the capture of the expression, but have a feeling that the expression is the eventual feeling of being continually photographed for a long period LOL.

    Seriously – Great shot Deb, love the expression and the framing although the expression does give a real one of fear

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin in reply to Stuart Chapman’s comment

    LOL!!! Stuat :)
    You have no idea how hard this shot was – she is getting much faster lol!!! It was taken on film, with a really old camera – everything manual – including focus and a fixed lens – i was the zoom lol!!! and developed myself and scanned – and kids that won’t play anymore lol!!!

    Thanks again for your great comment :)

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost

    After reading your above reply to Stuart, all I can say is WOW….you really are a very talented lady. =-)

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin in reply to Naomi Frost’s comment

    Thanks Naomi – i got a bit carried away there lol!! I did have guidance in the darkroom from a great mentor – i can’t take all the credit lol!!! Thanks again :)

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Great expression deb – suits the title perfectly

  • Graham Dean

    Graham Dean

    Has that classic, this could be one of those great old time movies, feel to it.
    Wonderful work of art Deb.

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    fantastic tones and contrast Deb! beautifully composed too!

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Film? Cool. What type? I mainly used Ilford 160 ASA as it always give nice punchy, contrasty results with fine grain. Are you using a neg scanner or a flatbed with neg adapter? In any case, with this shot especially, the quality of the scan is not an issue as you`ve achieved a result that totally fits the mood of the image… a bit surreal, and as full of tension as the look on her face. A massive feeling of apprehension. You totally nailed this!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin in reply to billyboy’s comment

    Thanks billyboy – it always means a lot when you stop by with your comments :) I usually use Ilford HP5 400 but i have a feeling this is me trying out Kodak 100 TMX – i had never used this one before but was happy with the results – the scanner is a flatbed with neg – i am not very techy though so i could be completely wrong lol!!! I am using film quite a lot at the moment as i have booked some days in the darkroom – which i LOVE!!!! I also bought a polaroid camera the other and i am totally addicted – it’s going to be an expensive hobby if i am not careful lol!!! Thanks again – lovely to hear from you):

  • DiannaLee

    DiannaLee

    this is so sweet…I love her wee expressions, she’s not quite sure….thinking…I love the lighting in this shot…

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wow, that’s fabulous, Deb, what a great expression on her face!

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    So what does she do? She looks back and with such a worried look on her face. Gorgeous work Deb, love the tones in this.

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    oh wow Deborah, that’s simply fantastic

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    she is very beautiful
    great work

  • TheFatman

    TheFatman

    Great pic Deb… Comp and expression are fantastic… looks like it belongs on a cinema film real.

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    So unmistakably yours, Deborah, the style, the technique and best of all that brooding atmosphere. Wonderful!

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Incredible capture. Looks like real terror on her face. Hope she got over that one, the sweet little thing….

  • freebornman

    freebornman

    Those children of yours running amok again….......... thought you said ” don’t look back”........... film eh? and scanning! wait till uni deb then what?!

  • Madison Ellis

    Madison Ellis

    Excellent image! I love her expression! Nice capture =)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Amazing as always Deborah!

  • Michael Gray

    Michael Gray

    great capture

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart

    Can’t believe how much bigger your baby girl is Deb…wow, she’s grown so much since some of your first images on here! This is a stunning shot…I love the expression on her face as she does her best to escape you, lol.

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Truely wonderful Deb, was this down the Tyne Green?

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl

    This is very apt for me at the moment as I do tend to look back and worry

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Intense old movie feel

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    This is set up in such a moment of energy.. Many stories .. Great capture Deborah..

  • Sigrid Kleinecke

    Sigrid Kleinecke

    Great stuff. Very expressive shot.

  • gladders

    gladders

    Super image Debs…but all I can see when I close my eyes is a weird little pigmy thing in a red coat and a naked jessica lang…...super expression on Fleurs face…...perhaps she is scared that camera is gonna stick to your face one day LOL.

  • David Stuart

    David Stuart

    Expensive hobby Deborah ?.... Looking at this piece I would call it a great investment.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Love the expression Deb. Well done.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Nice one,Deb

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    Such an adorable image Deb.. Just timeless..

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Superbly captured…..Love her expression and the drama in her face says it all….right out of Alfred Hitchcock…....simpl;y perfect BW tones again…you never miss a beat….stunning work

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner

    I love the expression you’ve captured on her beautiful face. The shot really tells a great story, which could be said of all of your work. :)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    So emotive, what a beautiful capture of true life expression!

  • Heather King

    Heather King

    the expression on her face is incredible.
    stunning work

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Love the look on her face :) great shot, nice work !

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    missed this one Deb! I feel scared for her, the worry on her face so real – love the tension you’ve created and the space you’ve included for where she might run – great work!

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    I sometimes get lucky with some of my photos, well, about once every Preston Guild haha, but I’ll tell you what it is, honestly, I’d love to be talented enough to shoot photographs like this. It’s brilliant man.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin in reply to David Parkin’s comment

    David you are too kind and you underestimate yourself – you are brilliant! Thanks for the comment.

  • SerenityChase

    SerenityChase

    Love the atmosphere of this shot.

  • Mark Gardner

    Mark Gardner

    Wonderful !!! what an expression you have captured, your work as always has a feel all of its own

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    she’s adorable

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Well done!

  • Kelly Bermingham

    Kelly Bermingham

    Wonderful image – what a beautiful girl :) Stuart Chapman sent me here in his latest very clever journal :)

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