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sdavidson
Good times.
PeaNut 123634 - January 2004
Posts: 6177 Layouts: 218
Loc: Texas
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Once I saw those colored tires on Mika Beth's blog a few months ago, I knew I had to give it a shot. This super fun Senior was up for anything and I think we were able to get some fun shots using the tires. And I've included some river images as well. I was waist deep in the river (in my pants!) to get these shots. I love shooting seniors!
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PeaNut 365669 - March 2008
Posts: 10599 Layouts: 81
Loc: St. Louis, MO
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing.  |
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PeaNut 85598 - May 2003
Posts: 6450 Layouts: 468
Loc: Indiana
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very cool ! |
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luvmyvespa
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PeaNut 265626 - June 2006
Posts: 993 Layouts: 21
Loc: indiana
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I have used mine with seniors, too. Fun! |
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4myMnM
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PeaNut 159795 - July 2004
Posts: 2484 Layouts: 75
Loc: Colchester, CT
| Posted: 10/1/2009 9:15:10 AM
So those tires are at your studio? Love that blue wall too! The kicking of the water is my fav! I live across the street form a nice river so it's great to see river shots for inspiration Your images are great! |
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sdavidson
Good times.
PeaNut 123634 - January 2004
Posts: 6177 Layouts: 218
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 10/1/2009 9:38:09 AM
The tire pics were taken at an abandoned metal building. I don't have a studio (yet). Maybe someday. But for now I'm having fun shooting at lots of different locations. | |
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IApea
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PeaNut 139297 - March 2004
Posts: 3895 Layouts: 35
Loc: Iowa
| Posted: 10/1/2009 11:29:49 AM
Are those just regular old tires? Did you spray paint them? I love them for seniors and think my boys (1 and almost 4) would love them too. |
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luv2skrap
AlienGreenPea
PeaNut 54098 - October 2002
Posts: 509 Layouts: 2
| Posted: 10/1/2009 12:07:38 PM
 Love these! Thanks for sharing! | |
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hampton32
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 89428 - June 2003
Posts: 2482 Layouts: 21
Loc: Sunny Southern California
| Posted: 10/1/2009 12:14:50 PM
Nice work!  |
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Diana_liz
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 328550 - July 2007
Posts: 2719 Layouts: 183
Loc: New Mexico
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these shots are great |
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sdavidson
Good times.
PeaNut 123634 - January 2004
Posts: 6177 Layouts: 218
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 10/1/2009 12:24:09 PM
Yes, I (well, technically my husband) painted regular old tires. I got them from the tire repair shop for free. Just went to the shop and asked if I could take any of their discarded tires off their hands. They happily agreed. Got the paint from Lowe's.
Thanks for the comments, ladies. This is one of my first senior sessions (that I've done by myself) and I loved every minute of it.
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Bamamom
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PeaNut 297192 - February 2007
Posts: 3304 Layouts: 0
Loc: Upstate Alabama
| Posted: 10/1/2009 2:47:45 PM
I am in LOVE with this idea!!! It is really different!! And I got such a chuckle from you about going into the river waist high with your pants on....you MUST love taking senior shots to do this!!! But it is also a cute pic so it was worth it!!
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IApea
PeaFixture
PeaNut 139297 - March 2004
Posts: 3895 Layouts: 35
Loc: Iowa
| Posted: 10/1/2009 3:14:15 PM
More questions --- did you use can paint or spray paint? How much did it take to cover the tires? |
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sdavidson
Good times.
PeaNut 123634 - January 2004
Posts: 6177 Layouts: 218
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 10/1/2009 3:46:47 PM
Nancy-I'm sure the sight of me waist deep in the river wearing regular, everyday clothing with a camera in hand was weird for those who "don't get it." Even my high school senior said "when you said water shots I didn't know you were going to have to get IN the water!" Me either. LOL. But I was shooting with my 85 and the road was too far away to stand to get the kind of shots I was going for. And besides, I never ask my clients to do anything I'm not willing to do myself. 
Emily-I believe my husband primed them first with spray paint. And I believe it took 2 cans of (colored) paint to fully coat the tires. When my husband gets home from work I'll ask him the brand of paint he used, etc.
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 275639 - September 2006
Posts: 2567 Layouts: 136
Loc: Layton, UT
| Posted: 10/1/2009 5:39:23 PM
I like those tires I have a huge pile of old tires in my backyard that were left here by the previous owner (he left a LOT of his junk behind!). I would love to clean them up and paint them. I have had so many ideas for them. I have been waiting until the weather really cools, though, becuase in the warmer months they were full of hornets and spiders and who knows what else! |
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cuptonmillerlpn
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PeaNut 280501 - October 2006
Posts: 1201 Layouts: 99
Loc: Birmingham, Al.
| Posted: 10/2/2009 12:44:37 AM
Love your old tires. You got some really cool shots. Hows that for recycling! Your colors are great too. |
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beccaburke
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PeaNut 252676 - March 2006
Posts: 1041 Layouts: 4
Loc: Southern Ohio
| Posted: 10/2/2009 4:40:44 AM
I have four old tires that I want to do this to. I just can't make up my mind what colors to use! DH was going to pay the garbage man to throw them away; he thought I was crazy when I said no way!
I would like to know what kind of paint your husband used too. My husband is coming home to visit at the end of the month. This could be a good job for him! 
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DeAnna A
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PeaNut 121469 - December 2003
Posts: 1939 Layouts: 0
Loc: Missouri
| Posted: 10/2/2009 5:06:03 AM
Great shots! |
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