Patent ID: 6842583

Claim:
A method for creating an apparent action photograph, comprising the steps of: providing a base that is generally flat; positioning said base atop a stable, non-moving support surface; preselecting an item of equipment; providing a generally upstanding support means having a trailing end secured to said base and a leading end secured to said item of equipment so that said item of equipment is supported in vertically spaced apart relation to said base; disguising the support function of said support means; positioning an individual in interactive relation to said item of equipment in a preselected posture that includes standing, sitting, crouching, reclining, hand-standing, and jumping; specifically positioning a camera so that said disguise of said support means is not compromised; and taking a photograph that includes the individual, entire item of equipment, and the entire support means; whereby the entire item of equipment appears in said photograph as a complete item of equipment, there being no part thereof cropped by the photograph; whereby the entire support means appears in said photograph, there being no part thereof cropped by the photograph; and whereby said entire item of equipment appears in said photograph to be unsupported.