Images created with:-
Canon 20D
EFs 17-85mm IS
EF 50mm 1.8
Sigma EX 10-20mm
Lensbaby 2.0 (plus macro kit, .45x wide adapter, 2x tele adapter)

Constructs, joiners, composites, scattered images ... exploring
multiple moments in time and the manipulation of space and  perspective ...

In 1987 (or so) I recall seeing a poster of David Hockney's "The Desk".
It was an image that left an indelible imprint on my mind
and my work. Now, many years later I have started to experiment
with a similar concept in a digital world.

A few people have asked me how I create these images.
Also, some people have assumed that I use one photograph
and use the selection tool in photoshop to make smaller selections
and paste them together to form the image.
Well, that's not how it works ... not always.

The execution and construction of these "scattered images"
is very simple (although time consuming) and no real secret.
It's the planning and ability to visualise the scene that's difficult.

Basically, take many photos of the scene you have in mind.
Make sure the separate shots all overlap ... then take a few
more just in case. Some of my images may have as little as 9
images - others almost 300. Sometimes 2.5gb of RAM is just
not enough.

Then, using photo editing software that allows the use of layers,
create a large new canvas and then cut and paste each image
onto a new layer. Then it's up to you to make each image fit (or not)
as you like. Layer effects like drop shadows can be applied to
give more separation between images.

All of my scattered images are made up of multiple photos. However,
on occasion, when I have felt that I didn't take enough photos
of a scene, I have made smaller selections of parts of the photos
and then constructed the composite image.

So basically it's like putting together a photocollage of printed
photos, but digitally. Probably harder to do than constructing these
images physically, but easier to reproduce.

This idea is obviously not new and clearly inspired by David Hockney's
work with polaroid and photo collages. Amongst other Cubists, Picasso
and Duchamp are also influences and sources of inspiration.

If you are interested, check out my flickr photostream
for more photography.