When Darkness Falls and Surrounds You by graemestevens

When Darkness Falls and Surrounds You

Yesterday I was lucky enough to get a new toy in the form a very cool and slightly creep gas mask...I have several ideas for the use of this, one of which may well involve homicidal maniac activities. I have already successfully frightened the living daylights out of my 14 year old daughter and her friends. Much laughter was had by the adults.
The pyjamas and wearing of them for this shot were The idea of my lovely, tolerant, understanding wife, @kimkyra.
First thought was jailbreak something out of a batman movie. But I do like the creepy shadow affect.
September 27th, 2014  
@cathrinemitch Thank you very much - I'm trying to turn high key into creepy key as a personal challenge ;)
September 27th, 2014  
most excellent... i am SUCH a fan of masks and the dark and creepy :) fav!
September 27th, 2014  
@northy Thanks very much :) Looking forward to wearing it in public
September 27th, 2014  
Always an amazing photograph. Super job Graeme.
September 27th, 2014  
LOVE the mask!! Excellently weird and creepy!!
September 27th, 2014  
Love this! Creepy AND those pjs are everything,@kimkyra where did you get them?Need them for my hubby.:)
September 27th, 2014  
September 27th, 2014  
Make sure @kimkyra follows behind you to take pictures of the reactions of the passersby ;p
September 27th, 2014  
That's awesome, great shot :-)
September 27th, 2014  
Awesome shot and love the shadow, but sorry not sure which is scarier the gas mask or those pyjamas?
September 27th, 2014  
@ukandie1 I reckon it's got to be the pyjamas! And thanks very much :)
@shawnasays Thanks very much :)
@northy Now that just makes the whole outing peculiar. I like it.
@mzzhope Thanks very much - they come from a shop over here called "The Warehouse"...Walmart for NZ but nice and cheap!
@cailts Thanks very much - so many ideas for shots!
@bigugly Thanks very much, much appreciated :)
September 27th, 2014  
I love a good homicidal maniac - I look forward to that hahahaha
I took a photo of a gas mask at the museum in Melbourne - I did think of you hahahahaha
September 27th, 2014  
@annied I've been looking for a decent gas mask for a while now...finally. I'm going to wear it when we go out tonight.... :)
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens I hope you have an appropriate matching outfit - a straight jacket would be wonderful
September 27th, 2014  
Nice P-Jammies! :-) They are a nice touch and complement the gas mask well
September 27th, 2014  
Fab. As usual
September 27th, 2014  
@annied Don't go thinking I'm not looking for one...
@eyeamlisa Thank you very much, I do like a complete ensemble...
September 27th, 2014  
@maishanny Thank you very kindly :)
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens I knew you would be - it is so you it is ridiculous - I have seen the image in my head
September 27th, 2014  
@annied there's even an old abandoned hospital nearby...
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens ah I can see it is forming in your mind hahahaha - oh how wonderful
September 27th, 2014  
Lou
Yep, very cool and slightly creepy are often synonymous. The jammies are more terrifying to me, though. I didn't know those things still existed!
September 27th, 2014  
@louuncouth They came as something of a surprise to me as well!
@annied Quite possibly a possible possibility. We're off out tonight...in the process of "pre-loading" as we speak. Much like the healthy drink in your lunchbox...
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens know exactly what you mean - hops and barley are awesomely healthy
September 27th, 2014  
Totally hilarious... sorry, did not mean to suggest that this lacks dignity. We have a gas mask in the house, somewhere, property of my son... maybe I shall seek permission to use it in the future!

Seriously, I really do like the lines on your jammies, the shadow behind you and the crouching. Very ominous.
September 27th, 2014  
Of course I have to love this crazy film nourish image. Fantastic, Graeme!
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens was just looking at the bottle and think it would actually be worth my while driving to South Australia and collecting 10c refund on all my bottles hahahaha
September 27th, 2014  
@annied As are grapes...one of my five a day
@beschnett Thanks very much, appreciated as always
@rosiekerr I'm only crouch to get in frame - I couldn't be bothered arguing with the wide angle lens today, must get more practice in with it though! And thanks very much!
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens oh yes - fermented grapes are my favourite food group
September 27th, 2014  
@annied Much more betterer than that water stuff
September 27th, 2014  
Man oh man love the pjs, ominous shadow, not sure about the gas mask. I do wonder if your daughter and friends are planning revenge. ( I know I would ) :)
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens oh indeed water is highly over-rated
September 27th, 2014  
@hermann They wouldn't stand a chance...I have fire and knives ;)
@annied Damn straight...I just realised that Sam @gigiflower is going to have a field day with comments about these pyjamas - I should have gone naked!
September 27th, 2014  
Very creepy!
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens and how do we define naked? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens @gigiflower Sam will be busy eating her one bite of meat pie and veggie rolls today
September 27th, 2014  
Gosh I need you to be a Mentor for this months Club... 'The Dark Side'..
September 27th, 2014  
Sam
@annied @graemestevens Duck me, what are those ducking PJs! They are so ducking wrong on so many fronts. And I don't even understand that gas mask! What am I missing? You are so ducked. And as for my meat pie, Ms Annie, my husband has just put the oven on for our half time pies, or more to the point - my 1 bite of the pie. I'm so ducking hungry tho that I might even go for 2 bites. Watch this ducking space.
September 27th, 2014  
@ounooi Thanks very much...watch this space ;)
@julzmaioro LOL, don't know that I'm up to being a mentor but I love the theme!
@annied Well, I'm not wearing anything under the pyjamas...and @gigiflower I don't know what the pyjamas are about and I don't understand the ducking gas mask either, but it made for an interesting ducking shot.
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower @graemestevens Oh Sam the PJ's are so sexy what is wrong with you hahahahaha and the mask - well
September 27th, 2014  
so meeean! Loving the pi's!
September 27th, 2014  
Amazing! Love the shadow and processing, and the gas mask is priceless.
September 27th, 2014  
Congrats on the new toy ^^. I like the lines of the pjs it's the barrier of the white background n black shadow
September 27th, 2014  
Looking good with the gas mask on!! All ready for action I see. Can't wait for the next instalment
September 27th, 2014  
You have been raiding the attic...we have gas masks up there......the stripy PJ's are inspirational..you have a very understanding wife, good job she is a 365er too !
The whole effect is like a stripey beatle!
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower you promised me three bites..... Do three and I'll do a bright cheerful colourful shot just for you....

The pjs well....words fail me. Are you going to photography club tonight? Did you wear it to bed to sleep?
September 27th, 2014  
Love that huge shadow!
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower @annied and I note you have not been ironing your sheets again.....I thought you learnt your lesson last time.....
September 27th, 2014  
That's awesome... even though your daughter and friends might not think the same.
September 27th, 2014  
Sam
@newbank Guess what? I had HALF a pie!!! Which after I smashed the meat with the pastry so it looked like dog food, I think it was closer to 4 (small bites)! I'm very proud of myself. And tonight, I'm going to try a steak sandwich. Well at least half of one anyway!!!!
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower go Sam!!!
September 27th, 2014  
Sam
@newbank Ok, don't get too excited. I just told my husband that I don't think I can do a steak sandwich........so we have switched to pasta! YUM!
September 27th, 2014  
@newbank @gigiflower I am having a fish and vegetable green curry that my beautiful daughter put together for me while she was visiting because she knows I am a hopeless cook
Steak sanga woo hoo
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower oh Sam just saw the pasta comment - I am so so sad
September 27th, 2014  
Sam
@annied @newbank I'm on my way over Ms Annie, keep that curry warm for me!!!!! Yes, I just couldn't do that much meat.....my husband was proud of me eating half the pie (even tho he said it was a very small half)..........so pasta and red wine is on the menu now :)
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower sounds very yummy - I just tasted my daughters effors as I wait for the rice to cook - it is so so yummy
September 27th, 2014  
wow jammies to give you a migraine, poor Kim, very creepy, looks very doctor who-ish
September 27th, 2014  
@gigiflower pasta and red wine do go well together
September 27th, 2014  
:D you have some really creative and emotive pieces x love this, the gas mask looks great
September 27th, 2014  
Such a splendid capture, you never fail to amaze me with these fun and creepy shots!
September 27th, 2014  
Scary cool. Sounds like a good time was had by all. Cute jammies!
September 27th, 2014  
Brilliant. Fav. :-)
Do you have an inspirational source for this? There’s something very familiar about it...
September 27th, 2014  
Your creativity has no bounds, love it and fav
September 27th, 2014  
you're going off the deep end for sure!
September 27th, 2014  
Very powerful image mixing the striped pyjamas and a gas mask.
September 27th, 2014  
@andy3168 Thanks very much
@blueberry1222 I've been off it for some time ;)
@roseolivia Thank you very much :)
@bankmann Nit really, it's a bit Doctor Who-ish though I think, and thanks very much
@kt8ird Thanks very much...I won't be wearing them again!
@lilminimonka Thank you kindly, much appreciated
@amyleewinfield Thanks very much :)
@pinkpaintpot Thanks, it is a bit Doctor Who-ish..oops
@newbank Not my pyjamas I hasten to add....they will never be worn again!
@anazad511 Thanks very much, they got over it ;)
@dibzgreasley Thanks very much :)
@happypat Thanks...I think ;)
@ceilidh Thank you kindly, have a fair few ideas...hopefully they work...
@livvy Thank you kindly :)
@jess1204 Thanks very much :)
@brigette Thanks - you can have them if you want, they'll never be worn here again!
@annied @gigiflower @newbank A conversation about pasta and wine? How mundane. If that's what happens when I'm not here...well, aren't we little rock n roll devils that live life on the edge! ;)
September 27th, 2014  
@graemestevens we are posh groupies.....
September 27th, 2014  
Brilliant!
September 27th, 2014  
@newbank Oh. Oh dear.
@joemuli Thanks very much :)
September 27th, 2014  
Your shadow looks even scarier. Congratulations to be on the Top 20.
September 27th, 2014  
@yaorenliu Thank you very much :)
September 28th, 2014  
Sam
@graemestevens TWAT BOLLOCKS.........!
September 28th, 2014  
@gigiflower LOL, hitshead. ;)
September 28th, 2014  
Gas mask and striped pajamas? Mmmm, being an historian is sometimes a disadvantage.
September 28th, 2014  
@golftragic Yes...I can't help but agree with you there...
September 28th, 2014  
Prepared for anything I see! Nicely done!
September 28th, 2014  
@creativefool I'm a Boy Scout...and thank you :)
September 28th, 2014  
Well done! I expect to see you in my nightmare this evening! PS... I'm surprised you own pajamas!
September 28th, 2014  
@lisatown Thank you...and I may own them but that doesn't mean they get used!
September 28th, 2014  
@graemestevens haha... You're such a Tart ;) Your wife must be an Angel... to put up with you ;)
September 29th, 2014  
@lisatown He's understanding, tolerant, kind, caring and a little bit insane...
September 29th, 2014  
He? :o
September 29th, 2014  
@lisatown LMAO...she, of course. Stupid iPad, can't keep up with my fingers and thinks it knows best. Definitely she. Definitely. I can check...
September 29th, 2014  
So wonderfully bizarre!
September 29th, 2014  
@susale Thank you :)
September 29th, 2014  
@graemestevens I'm sure she'll be glad you did ;)
September 29th, 2014  
@lisatown I continue to live in hope
September 29th, 2014  
im loving the pjs
September 29th, 2014  
@pittcj17 someone has to... ;)
September 29th, 2014  
Yikes !!! Catching up on your stuff and I look at this image and the only word I can utter is Yikes with a capital Y of course !! Are you seeking treatment btw ?? Ha ha
October 2nd, 2014  
@scolgs Thanks...and no treatment required, I'm perfectly normal ;)
October 3rd, 2014  
The pajamas are my favorite part of this photo...along with the crouched position...haha!
October 3rd, 2014  
@harbie LOL, you're one of the select few to like those PJ's
October 3rd, 2014  
Graeme are you up for joining 5+2 , its a big commitment :P you would be posting on Sundays , if you are keen let me know and I will set it up
November 1st, 2014  
ps the photo doesn't have to be made on the day,k just posted on or about the sunday... you get told of the themes in advance ...
November 1st, 2014  
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