Ananya, my Irontech 163 Ella head sightsees San Francico

[subcyclist]

These are beautiful, very well-done photos; a demonstration of fine art, and a wonderful dimension to doll ownership. I admire your courage in taking her out for these shots, but we can hope others understand that carnal activities are not always the only thing we want from our compannequins. I may not ever venture outside with my gal, but I am definitely taking inspiration from your photo mastery.

[SSIrontech]

Hi Panther68
The pictures are awesome,especially love the one Ananya is under the sun light.
Shane

[Panther68]

Thank you all for the comments

Today, our next stop was Torpedo Wharf with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. As I was pushing Ananya in the wheelchair toward the wharf, I turned the corner and saw a woman in a wheelchair. Ugh!!! and she was Indian, too!!! Really, WTF what are the odds. Fortunately, she loved Ananya and even took some photos with her. Using a wheelchair for my dolls, my biggest worry is offending someone that is wheelchair bound.

[subcyclist]

It seems to be reasonable that you use a wheelchair to take her around with you, and this should not be seen as offensive/insensitive. After all, someone who cannot walk requires a wheelchair to move about, just as Ananya is certainly not able to walk, and needs to be transported around in some way. I can imagine that if you were to carry Ananya significant distances (e.g. around a park for a photo shoot), it would need to be by fireman's carry (over shoulder), and that could be perceived as something that resembles kidnapping; this would likely creative negative reaction/feeling in others. However, by taking Ananya around in a wheelchair, it will most probably be perceived, in a person's subconscious mind, as a caring act. I assume the woman you saw was in an electric powered chair, but think about what you might have felt if you saw someone else pushing her in a non-powered chair. Whenever I have seen that, I see such a person in a positive way, that she/he cares enough to propel a family member or friend around in a wheelchair, because this takes a significant amount of effort. Now, think about how we personify our dolls, and that others probably would, also - so, you will probably be seen (subconsciously) as a caring person in much the same way. And, I hope that any possible negative reaction of seeing someone with a compannequin would be countered by the thought that you are probably a photography enthusiast working with what is simply just another type of model; an art form of sorts.

[Panther68]

Thanks for the comment, subcyclist. I would actually carry them bridal style. Many of times that I felt my arms would fall off after long distances. Though fireman style is easier, wigs always fall off and I hate seeing my dolls wig-less in public. Agreed, on the perceived kidnapping, too. Even carrying bridal style, I have had people running up to me asking if I needed help carrying her, thinking that she was too drunk or sick. Only to realize she is a doll. So per your argument, a wheelchair would be the best way to move my dolls about. The chair has vastly opened up the opportunities for shoot as I am no longer limited to my strength to carry them.

With your handle name, it reminds me that it has been awhile since I have done a doll shoot with my road bikes. I am assuming that you ride. correct?

[-Ragnar66-]

the more I look into Ananya´s face the more I love her facial and eyes expression. I very much admire those looks, expressing self confidence, bits of introversion and a generally thoughtful mind. I think Ananya knows exactly what she wants and what not.

[Panther68]

Thanks Ragnar, try to mix it up with the eye positions.

[subcyclist]

Thanks for the comment, subcyclist. I would actually carry them bridal style. Many of times that I felt my arms would fall off after long distances. Though fireman style is easier, wigs always fall off and I hate seeing my dolls wig-less in public. Agreed, on the perceived kidnapping, too. Even carrying bridal style, I have had people running up to me asking if I needed help carrying her, thinking that she was too drunk or sick. Only to realize she is a doll. So per your argument, a wheelchair would be the best way to move my dolls about. The chair has vastly opened up the opportunities for shoot as I am no longer limited to my strength to carry them.

With your handle name, it reminds me that it has been awhile since I have done a doll shoot with my road bikes. I am assuming that you ride. correct?

Yes, correct. I ride an SUB - Sport Utility Bike; an MTB configured for road/commuting.

It would certainly be enjoyable to see your gal in a jersey and spandy's standing next to a nice road bike; she looks like a fit triathlete.

[subcyclist]

Thanks for the comment, subcyclist. I would actually carry them bridal style. Many of times that I felt my arms would fall off after long distances. Though fireman style is easier, wigs always fall off and I hate seeing my dolls wig-less in public. Agreed, on the perceived kidnapping, too. Even carrying bridal style, I have had people running up to me asking if I needed help carrying her, thinking that she was too drunk or sick. Only to realize she is a doll. So per your argument, a wheelchair would be the best way to move my dolls about. The chair has vastly opened up the opportunities for shoot as I am no longer limited to my strength to carry them.

With your handle name, it reminds me that it has been awhile since I have done a doll shoot with my road bikes. I am assuming that you ride. correct?

Yes, correct. I ride an SUB - Sport Utility Bike; an MTB configured for road/commuting.

It would certainly be enjoyable to see your gal in a jersey and spandy's standing next to a nice road bike; she looks like a fit triathlete. Of course, with a stunning doll like this, it is better to imagine her riding something other than a bike!

[-Ragnar66-]

Thanks Ragnar, try to mix it up with the eye positions.

I always find it quite amazing how much one can change expression with the slightest change of eye position, or different cam angles. Eyes is key to personality of a doll. Not boobs and butts IMO.

[Panther68]

Thanks Rangar and Subcyclist,

We continue our tour. Next above Baker Beach in the Presdio.

[The Messenger]

Great work as usual Panther 68.
It's always a pleasure to see your posts.

[Panther68]

Great work as usual Panther 68.
It's always a pleasure to see your posts.

Thanks messenger, appreciate your comments.

Today, it's my last set of our sighting seeing tour of San Francisco. Final stop, The Legion of Honor Museum in the Presidio.

[-Ragnar66-]

Today, it's my last set of our sighting seeing tour of San Francisco. Final stop, The Legion of Honor Museum in the Presidio.

Gorgeous and perfect set, as always Panther! Envy you on your many nice photo shoot locations and having car for sure. Think I´ll dive more into photo compositing very soon, even if it´s not quite the same like the real thing, but we´ll see.

[dxc]

This set is amazing. If I would not know... on some photos I would rather think this a photo with a backdrop than assume this a doll that gets photographed.
IT did everything right there. From modelling the head to tasking you with bringing out the best of it.