Believe it or not, these were shot on b&w film – expired PZ 600 Silver Shade Cool. So, why all the crazy colors? I waited about 4 months before scanning them, and during that time, the film changed; the color shifted and tiny bubbles speckled the surface. Initially, I was sad that they had changed so much, but now, I’ve embraced the evolution.
Thank you for Polaroid playtime, Kristin! You’re a beauty through & through.
Someone recently asked what draws me to this crazy place. So much of it is the mystery of how things have changed from one visit to the next. How a couch that was once in a run down house will have made its way into the water. How the shoe that was sitting on top of the hollowed out television is now tossed away in the bushes. Fundamentally, it fulfills my need to explore and wander. The Salton Sea never disappoints. Its nooks & crannies are filled with gnarliness, secret messages, and beauty. So much was uncovered with my adventure companions, Nicole and Carlton.
OHMIGORSH. The shot from the yacht club at the birds.
Oh, my breath, it’s all gone.
I love how you put it, Teresa—that is precisely the pull I feel, too, and it’s so hard to explain it to folks who don’t feel it.
You are a master maker of dreamscapes: beauty, color, characters, a little bit of the surreal and that occasional slightly uneasy feeling that all is not as it should be – you capture it all perfectly. These are beautiful Teresa.
You’d think I have a vacation villa at the Salton Sea with all the time I’ve been spending there lately – 3 trips over 4 months! I was going to make one big post from all the adventures but decided against it. Each day had its own unique qualities and I think it’s best to show them separately. On this occasion, the sky provided a hazy cover over the water, making it look as if they were melting into the other.
In case you’re wondering why the first two look so different from the last, I used different cameras and film for contrary looks.
These turned out so gorgeously awesome! I love the soft pastel vibe! Happy to finally see some!!
love, that first one needs to be big and in my house!
Oh my goodness gracious. The magic. Oh, the magic. This is my very favourite time at the sea: when the sky disappears right into it, and life just about stands still.
These are hauntingly beautiful. They fill me with a sense of extreme calm and peace. And the colors are just gorgeous. I think i’m adding Salton Sea to my wish list!
sunny - Incredible warmth and chill all at once. These are golden.
Robin aka Gotham Girl - Teresa, so happy to see more of your art! Love these very very much! The bubbles totally make it in my opinion!
Kristin - love what you create T!! and feel so privileged to be a part of your creations! love love these!
Erin - Love, love, LOVE! Ethereal. Beautiful.
Cass - I agree: the bubbles and beautiful colors add to these pictures! You have such an original and inimitable style.