Photo Challenge: Crime Scene

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As a forensic photographer, you will be asked to shoot crime scene photos. it is important to remember to capture ALL the details of the scene; blood splatters, bullets, weapons, the victim, and any other evidence the responding team has labeled. Usually using bright yellow tag cards, these images will correspond with the reporting agents reports.
I have chosen a fatal stabbing for a crime scene. I including the body with surrounding blood splatter, the weapon (Item #12) smeared shoe prints (Item #16) and other blood drops (possibly belonging to the suspect (Item #17) in this image. Taken with a Canon rebel with a 55mm lens on an ISO of 800 with a flash at night...as most, but not all, crimes take place late at night.

Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

How would I create an image that would represent me in several ways? Armed with my Canon 7D with a 105mm lens, light kit and a few spare hours, I surveyed my room for objects that would best describe me.
First and for most, I love film cameras, so including the Mamiya 645 was most important. Second, a picture of my daughter and niece. And third, I love to read and do free writing, so i wanted to represent that.
I positioned myself against my wall with a shelf behind me that contained items - and a few more- representing these aspects about me.  A picture of my life long partner, Joe, skydiving - that's how we met. The metal balls that I used to rehab my broken ankles with. A quill with a purple feather (since I like to write) and of course, Me,

So, here is me,  looking in-reflecting out...which seems like the story of my life. Always on the outside of what is really happening  -  the quiet observer.