With his camera in tow, Lynn is a regular at annual events like New York Comic Con and Zombie Walk in Asbury Park. "I love how it (the suit) jumps off the paper," Lynn said. A company pays him to wear its specially designed suits to cosplay events because they fit perfectly, an effect that stands out in the photo. Lynn points to one of an athletic man named Jordan who has more than 200,000 followers on Instagram. Some of the images suggest texture that goes beyond two dimensions. "Not that my regular job is boring, but I'm not shooting superheroes." It provides a sharp contrast to his 9-to-5 position as a manager with Pantone Inc., the color-standard corporation based in Carlstadt. Although he's always been interested in photography, he stepped up his commitment to the craft over the past five years. Some are cosplay (costume play) enthusiasts whom Lynn met over the years at conventions. Most of the photos on the wall near the library entrance were taken in Lynn's local studio, Stonetown Arts, using regular folks who like to dress up. "She asked me if I was interested in showing some of my work here," he said. Catherine's of Bologna Art Show, where he is a judge in the annual photography competition. Lynn landed the library exhibit with the help of a colleague from the St. "I saw this concept in a drawing once and knew I had to do it," he said. The effect is one of mischievous victory. In a stunning portrait, Batman and Catwoman appear to have made the rounds collecting props from their peers including the Green Lantern's ring, Superman's cape, and Aquaman's trident. These are not the infallible warriors we know from the pages of comic books. We see superheroes in mug shots, scarred by self-flagellation, or way past their prime. Lynn's slightly twisted take on the genre puts the accent on odd. "You don't have to be an alien born on another planet. "I always felt like anyone could be him," Lynn explained. With that said, however, he does have a special place in his heart for Batman. "I don't really prefer one or the other." "I like both Marvel and DC comics characters," Lynn said. Judging by the array of his images currently hanging in the Ringwood Library, it might even be said that the local resident and professional photographer never met a superhero he didn't like. If Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, R2-D2, and the Flash walked into a bar together, Bob Lynn would want to be there with his camera to catch all the action.
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