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Lawrie

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Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« on: January 30, 2011, 07:38:18 AM »
A rural artist, living in a remote part of KwaZulu-Natal, has created an amazing piece of functional art - a house!

Built entirely from scrap sheet iron and recycled material (including vehicle body panels), the artist and his family live in his fantasy creation. The door in the vehicle body, near the top of the ladder, is the actual entrance to his abode. He calls it his "helicopter"

Unfortunately time was at a premium and I only managed one grab shot. I plan to return and fully document this incredible piece of work in the near future!

6x6 Pinhole camera with 39mm f/l.
Acros developed in Perceptol.
3 Second exposure.

Regards,

Lawrie.
« Last Edit: January 30, 2011, 09:35:18 AM by Lawrie »
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Re: Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2011, 08:16:08 AM »
Lawrie

When I viewed your book the first thing I noticed was what appears to be a V dub camper van door but I didn't guess it was an abode of sorts.

Interested to see and hear more sir....

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Re: Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2011, 09:43:10 AM »
a fascinating story and yet another wonderful pinhole image.  I really like your work Lawrie.

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Re: Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2011, 11:02:39 AM »
Amazing story and picture... keep us informed when you get back there, love to hear some more !
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Re: Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2011, 11:10:42 AM »
That's awesome. More, please!
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Re: Helicopter House - An Amazing Piece Of Rural Art
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 04:34:49 PM »
this is very cool, and the pinhole is the perfect camera for this subject.
Please go back as I have all sorts of questions.

Why is it elevated, how long did it take to build, is it a constant work in progress, how many people live there, etc etc?

Great find!!!!  :)
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