cosplay . old hat?

The unreal world people escape to has been around long before photography came into existence. The images they want to be are as old as imagination itself. From Manga  to Mythology the images one can borrow from knows no limits

It’s an almost surreal experience, where everyone takes their inner geek for a ride,” said the 33-year-old photographer, who said he’s quickly grown to love New York Comic Con. “It’s a real joy seeing everyone show off the fruits of their work and get into character.”

Originally from Puerto Rico, Llanos moved to New York a year and a half ago. “I work IT at Columbia University,” he said, “sleep in Long Island City and breathe photography.”

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/10/new-york-comic-con-cosplay-2012/

'Mint' photographs from the Satish Sharma Collection

Cosplay without the expense of the costume. 

"Mint' photographs are  basically collages made with bromide paper negatives which are rephhotographed to produce a posiive. The word comes  from the minutes required to produce  your fantasy.