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Phoque gris / Grey seal

As soon as a bird is fledged, it cannot keep itself on the ground; nay, rather it soares up toward the Supreme Apex except the birds whose feet are tied, whose wings are clipped and feathers broken and who are soiled with water and clay.

~ Abdu'l-Baha

Strobist: One softbox camera left with strobe bulb. Two strobe bulbs in back left. One with small softbox facing back wall to light up sketches one snooted toward a gold reflector in front of camera angled @ 45° to illuminate him from below. One strobe bulb directly behind him with orange sleeve to illuminate poster behind his head.

Ton of prep work testing different lighting to get this one done. Worked in a super cramped space, backed up into the sink with no space to budge. Lights were stacked on top of dvds, magazines, his bed. Leveled them with shirts and boxes. Has got to be one of my favorite shoots.

As always, Please press "L" for best view. Thanks!

For 52 Themes 2009. Week 38 - Elements.