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by alonzo4b

Comment by docpjv:
nudity is such an underrated subject. too many people can simple not enjoy the beauty of the naked body. you did a fantastic job with this one.

DSC_0023.jpg
by alonzo4b

Comment by SnapperL:
Excellant shot. I agree the grain is a nice touch....

Elise
by alonzo4b

Comment by SnapperL:
beautiful. she has beautiful lips and I love the way the light is hitting them. Very nice positioning also. Shows nothing, but feels very sensual.

Natalya
by alonzo4b

Comment by Barry:
I have to agree with the first commenter...This is a classical image.

Very nice feel to the overall image.

Barry

art8.jpg
by alonzo4b

Comment by Bear_Music:
Very nice shot, Henry. By far my favorite of yours I've seen. Metaphorical as hell. The white foot on the female model is very odd, though :-)

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by alonzo4b

Comment by jenesis:
Fabulous!! I love the middle movement the best. This just brings a smile to my face.

Sara
by alonzo4b

Comment by alonzo4b:
Thank you for the comments on this photo. It appears that other people respond to Sara the way I have.

Elise
by alonzo4b

Comment by GPGuy:
I love the expression in her eyes! I was drawn to them right away and they match well with the expression her face.

Icy Tacks
by alonzo4b

Comment by alonzo4b:
In response to jmsetzler:

1. As you will note, I've not entered many of the challenges and know less about the critique aspect. I was not aware that it was customary to post comments about the work in seeking comments from the critique club but would gladly do so in the future. More important, I frankly think that my comments about the work are irrelevant to the critique. It seems to me that one rarely has the thoughts and observations of the creator (I purposefully use this term rather than artist) when judging work. I thought I was seeking responses to the image, not a response based on my goal or vision of the work. There have been many times when I've read critiques which I do believe would be different if the viewer knew of my intent, but in truth that is irrelevent as if you were to see the work posted on-line, in a mag or book or hanging in a gallery you would judge it solely on your reaction - not based on my intent. Having said all that if it is customary in seeking critiques to post some thoughts about my goals or intentions I would be happy to do so in the future.

2. Regarding purpose of this photo - it was a 24 hour challenge so the only purpose was to meet the challenge. The sole objective of the photo was to illustrate a different perspective on the challenge subject - nothing more, nothing less. Frankly it strikes me that is the fun of a 24 hour challenge. Since I cannot pick the challenge subject (and I do not have an unlimited amount of time to ponder such issues) I would not expect the goal to be anything more unless in the rare instance the challenge subject happends to fit within a project I already have in mind or am currently working on. I've only entered one challenge right when I joined the site and have resolved to enter more. My schedule is such that it is difficult to take photos specifically meeting the challenge criteria during the relevant period but I was in the possition to take a quick pic meeting this challenge. As it was a 24 hour challenge I frankly did not have time to do anything of any greater objective than meet the challenge.

3. I had given some thought to submitting a picture which focused solely on the sharp tack emerging from the ice but I respectfully disagree with you on this point. I liked the contrast between the front sharp tac and the soft focus imbedded tacs.

Icy Tacks
by alonzo4b

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the critique club...

#1 - a photographer who is asking for critique should always include as much information as possible in the photogrpaher's comments block when submitting an image. It's very useful to have your thoughts on the image when I try to offer mine. I can give you more useful feedback if I know your personal objective.

#2 - this photo meets the challenge, but I can't see much in it beyond that. Does the photo have an objective beyond meeting the challenge?

#3 - I can't see any reason for the subject area of this image not to be 'tack' sharp. The soft/out of focus element doesn't add much in my opinion.