The higher the hair…
“The higher the hair, the closer to God.” That’s what we say in Texas.
If it’s as true in California as it is in Texas, then this place was practically like going to church.
Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
photographed 2.17.2017
Posted on March 6, 2017, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, black and white photography, california, LACP, learning to see, Leica, los angeles, los angeles california, melinda green harvey, monochrome, one day one image, photo a day, photography, postaday, thoughtful seeing. Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.
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Sitting on an altar of hairspray. Seems appropriate.
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Thanks for noticing the hairspray – it’s my favorite detail in the scene.
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Do you think it is intended as subliminal advertising, or just a slightly awkward use of materials to hand? I’d like to give them credit for deliberation, but …
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Yes, I also want to give the credit for deliberation…
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Good strategy. It usually brings greater levity to what are in essence naturally comedic situations.
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And this window display was the very definition of a naturally comedic situation!
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I have a shot of it with a wet and slightly bedraggled woman, with dripping hair, contemplating the wigs with longing. Not sure I can use it though.
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Wait… Bedraggled. Wet hair. Longing. That description seems like someone I ought to recognize. Maybe if you post it, I’ll know for sure.
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Maybe, but it is from behind so you might be able to tell.
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Maybe…
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I be speechless. But like it.
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Thanks. It was truly an amazing sight.
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Wow! Great photo and great subject. Can you actually buy these wigs? They are amazing!
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Yes! The wig store had, in addition to these, some normal looking ones and a whole shelf of men’s wigs. And a sign that said “no photography” for customers. It might be fun to have one of these wigs to wear at random places. Like at work, on the day I have my performance review with my boss…
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YES! How brilliant would that be??? And then to pretend there was absolutely nothing unusual about your hair!
I think in terms of photobooth photos (what a surprise!) and it would be amazing to get some pics of me or frankly, anyone, wearing one of those pieces in a strip.
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Oh, you’re a woman after my own heart! That would just be hysterical to wear that pompadour wig (which was some kind of a color between pink and red) into my boss’s office, with a straight face. I’m laughing just thinking about it.
I’m not sure some of those wigs would fit into a photobooth!!
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The trouble for me is that I wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face! And yes, the possibility of a photobooth being too small for these numbers is definitely there. 😊😊😊
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I couldn’t keep a straight face either, as I have a very strong tendency to crack myself up. (Let’s ignore, if you don’t mind, all the times I’m the ONLY one laughing at my jokes.)
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