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PHOTO EXHIBIT: ‘TURN AROUND’ PART I

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Hey guys, Angel here. A lot of people don’t know that I’m into photography and seeing as though I’m pretty much done with Part I of my ‘Turn Around’ photo collection, I wanted to share these with those who are curious. Each Photo has a caption with more info on where I was and what was going on.

THE LAKE
THE LAKE

Went to a random nature trail to take photos of trees. An elementary school was on a field trip learning about insects, etc. I asked the teacher if I could take a photo of the kids looking out at the lake, she said it was cool. (2008)



VAN GOGH

When I was up in NYC I got a chance to view my favorite painting ever ‘Starry Night’ by Vincent Van Gogh. The dude in the red shirt was taking notes for a class and the short chick was randomly humming. I think it’s still at MoMA (The Museum of Modern Arts), so if you get a change peep it. (2007)


HORSES & COPS

Went to a rally down in North Carolina and sided with my military counterparts against the Westboro Baptist Church. If you know anything about them, then you know they’re vile. These cops were looking over the area.. (2008)


NYC

Back up in NYC, I went out to eat with some friends. Here we are walking down the street, I think it was in Midtown.. (2008)


THE LIBRARY

Self-portrait taken at the campus library. This was taken around the same time I started CL. (2005)


OLD MAN FISHER

Old man fishing in North Carolina. (2008)


CITY LIFE

I took this the same day I met tattoo artist Kat Von D. We were walking around Wilmington, NC showing support for Obama.. (2008)


FLAG

Two military wives yell back at the Westboro Baptist Church in defense of their husbands. (2008)


UNITED STATES MARINE

U.S. Marine silently attends protest against the Westboro Baptist Church. He had a cane and said he served in Iraq. (2008)


SOLDIER

Another Marine holding up the U.S. flag at Westboro Baptist Church protest.. (2008)

Support the Arts!!

Make sure you support your local artists/photographers/musicians by attending shows and exhibits!

( ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY: ANGEL LAWS )

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53 Comments


1.

in high school you was the man homie, wtf happened to you?

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

WOW! these are pretty good. I love the first shot though with the kids.

2.

WhatIThinkIs

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice.

Maybe Part II will be pictures of people from the front. And you might want to B&W some of your pics, too. That would add a nice touch.

Good job.

3.

Shelby

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I never was fond of van gohn…personally I like Monet, Degas, Mondrian and others…I loving the first pic

4.

Kay

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Loving all of them, i do photography too, studying a BA in digital photography.
the only slight criticism i have to make is off the library image, i think it could make the series off images stronger if that one was taken out, don’t get me wrong, its a good image, but it just doesn’t sit comfortably with the others, that’s just my opinion though. But in general the whole series is interesting and i love the concept. they’re looking and we’re seeing, hot.

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Nothing But Love

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

These are really nice Angel my favourites are “City life” and “NYC” but the rest really good, i studied photography as well i just finished this year i just did my exam last month so hopefully i pass :)

6.

archangelIV

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

nice pictures…

7.

tammy

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

lovin’ the perspective….i like how you took images from behind…seriously….very nice. you guys should showcase more black artists and i love your black history sect. thank you for the gossip but also keeping us enlightened in other relevant ways

sincerely

8.

UG

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I luv them all.. they have such a natural feel to them! The 1st pic is my fav. It’s sooo diverse.

9.

Dame(Usher Here I Stand is like Jayz Kingdom Come they grew up but ppl don't understand)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice pics Angel I love the kids, cops on horses and NYC.

10.

kaykay

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

nice concept! and i particularly like the b&w old man fishing shot :)

11.

complexsimplicity

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

The pics are alright, looks average to me. I’m not being negative or anything, just my opinion. The only pics I really like are the one of the kids looking at the lake and the black & white image of the man fishing.

12.

brAP BRAP!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I like Angel and the CL Crew. You guys should go to more events.

13.

Such Magnificence

Such Magnificence

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

These are very nice Angel…I’m lovin how everything is shot from your perspective. “NYC” and “The Lake” are my personal faves…

14.

Rake

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Angel, this is so unbelievably cool. I love all (ALL, I said) the pictures…it’s your art so I can’t even begin to understand the criticism (if slight). Whatever. Good thing Warhol ignored the fuckers who called him a con man! Again, I love it. Maybe you should make an “arts” section of the blog and keep a running tab on artists. That would be hot.

15.

Krazee

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Very good. I personally like black and white or sepia photos and have a lot of pictures of my daughter in black and white and sepia. Photographs tell a story that sometimes words can’t. Keep up the good work. Next time in NYC go the Museum of Natural History. You well get alot of good pictures and Time Square at night and also the library on 5th Ave across from Sean John store. Good photo op!!

16.

Kay

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I second RAKE, make an art section!! where readers can post their images, or videos or music!! that wud be such a good idea and that would help to make cloop even more unique and and original compared to other blogs!!

17.

mizz E

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Don’t be afraid to kneel, squat, sit, lie down, stand up high or turn the camera diagonally. With enough practice, you can turn good photos into something great!

18.

Nothing But Love

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

@ #16 aka KAY

Yeah……thats a good idea, cos im sure there are a lot of creative people on here.

19.

Rake

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

#15 What about photos in silver gelatin print? I love those.

20.

Cmeez

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Very creative, Angel. I think an art section would be cool, too.

21.

Rake

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I was thinking more along the lines of what she’s doing now…just an art section where she focusing only on artists and their work. I’m sure readers could send things in, but I’d like to see her covering the work of famous and not so famous artists like celebrities.

22.

Rake

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

she’d be*

23.

That Girl Linda

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I like the fishing one the best. Angel do you use Photoshop? I think it can make some of the pictures more crisp and clean.

24.

mrs sands

mrs sands

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

What dont you do Angel??? Keep ya eye on the prize girl!!!

25.

Drake

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I love the NYC capture,
the light and everything are a beautiful.
i do photogrx as well

26.

Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Good photos!

27.

Ms. Redd'Velvet

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Child Please

28.

lovely lady g

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I am so glad to see that someone has finally put Jacksonville NC on the map. I see that a lot of these photos are taken there, and they look great.
Jacksonville is a small town, better known for Camp Lejeune military base.

29.

Lola AM

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice pics. Now I’m curious to know what’s going on with the Westboro Baptist Church. *goes to google*

30.

grapefruit

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Angel these are tight!! I love all of them!! Keep doing what you do coz you are doing it so well!!!

31.

ladytroublesome

ladytroublesome

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice photos, Angel. I’m into photography myself. What type of camera do you use?

32.

dee dee

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

are all of these shots taken from the back on purpose? They are very clear.

33.

angels222288

angels222288

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

WOW ANGEL THATS NICEE, YOUR REALLY TALENTED INIT

WELCOME TO MY GROUP LOL

34.

Tierra

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Thats cool Angel I like all of them.. I hope you add an art category. I think that would be a great addition

35.

DiannaMarie

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Love the pics… Especially the one with the marine holding the flag.

36.

gg boo

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Good stuff Angel. I don’t know anything about photography, so from a layman’s point of view, these really do tell a story. Keep up the good work with your creative self!

37.

The Wayno Show

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I love the way you shot everything from the same angle. I may have to check out MOMA soon. Looking forward to the 2nd set.

38.

Lori

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice pics Angel!

39.

EBZ01

EBZ01

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Nice pics … someone got a good camera too lol.

40.

Picture Perfect

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I love the one u took in NYC that was a nice lighting effect that happened naturally because it was night with all the street lights on. Im into photography too so the NYC , and the fishing one were my favorite.

41.

hood_shit

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

The Lady with Many Talents!!!! Get it Angel…. I’m lovin the TURN AROUND MOVEMENT!

42.

RobinNCALI

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Hey Angel,

I didn’t know you were into photography! Nice pics :) I love taking pictures because you only have that one second to capture that moment or it is forever lost :( It’s always nice to look back like five years and just see how you and everyone else has changed :)

43.

LA BELLA

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

these are nice i really like the black and white with the man and his fishing rods and the kids looking at the lake, keep up the good work

44.

kmniles

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Any pics that DON”T involve water are just fine with me. I’m still draining my basement from the floods here in the Midwest..

I like the one of the cops on the horses. I called it…”Six Stanky Asses”, lol.

45.

QDeezy

QDeezy

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

“the library” was actually my personal favorite

it gave me insight into angel la

46.

sanaa

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

Well suky suky now! lol
this is a good look Angel

48.

Brittany

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

How i lovin this…the concept is something I never seen before…I love the way you see no faces!

50.

nice work

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

nice work, angel. i’ve always wanted to take a photography class, and seeing your pics is giving me more motivation to do so. please keep updating us with your progress on this, thanks.

51.

ANGEL

ANGEL

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 /

I use a FujiFilm and Canon Digital Rebel.

Thanx for the love and constructive criticism.

52.

word on da street

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 /

these are great I wish you all the luck on getting your work out there Dont ever give up!! The great thing about art is it never goes out of style people will always look no matter if it is good or bad

53.

BRIAN

BRIAN

Sunday, June 15, 2008 /

dope, angel. I don’t know how I missed this post.

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