A Woman of a Certain Age
by Bear_Music

Comment by Brad:
OK, guess I'll be the one to step out on a limb here and be honest.
Yes, this is reality, and yes, kudos for the guts to depict what women face as time progresses.

With that said, I know a statement is being made here, and is not the subject of my opinion. I don't particulary find this shot appealing, from an artistic or photogrpahic standpoint. The sheet, while it may be covering up a C-section scar or whatever, is distracting and out of place in my opinion. Almost looks like a medical exam pose in a doctor's office or similar. No emotive pose, just expose 'em and sit.
There are many ways to be creative, and though I don't know the comfort level of your model, I do believe you could have done this much better.
As it is, I don't find this an appealing photograph.

Sorry - not gonna' stroke your ego here Robt.
Just my honest opinion, nothing else.

A Woman of a Certain Age
by Bear_Music

Comment by Brad:

Originally posted by nsbca7: This should have gone into the "Dairy" challenge. Making me thirsty just looking.

Tacky...

Milk, Blue, Cheese — Irish Porter
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
For those who think it's a plate, it isn't. It's a very large, cobalt bowl with a smaller cobalt bowl inverted inside it. So the cheese is several inches above the milk. And the shadow? That's deliberate; the only indicator of depth int he image, the only noticeable clue.

The slight offsetting and rotation of the cheese is likewise intentional. I didn't want this thing to be too "perfect".

I like making 3-dimensionality "flat".

The cheese is a very unusual Irish Porter. I have no idea what that stuff is in it.

Thanx to all commenters.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by odetta:
gorgeous shot

A Woman of a Certain Age
by Bear_Music

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
After breastfeeding four kids, those could be mine. :-) Sorry I didn't get to comment on this during the challenge, but here it goes. I think the biggest distraction here is the fabric bunched beneath her breasts. It makes it look as though she were at Mardi Gras and just decided to flash the camera. The pose is rather bland as well. When I see this shot, I think of the Calendar Girls in England. A different pose, with an appropriate prop and B&W would work. This woman makes me think "classic." I don't know why.

Milk, Blue, Cheese — Irish Porter
by Bear_Music

Comment by RonBeam:
Best graphically accomplished shot in the challenge, this is a delight to look at and would make a great wall hanging in a restaurant. I would shop it around, if I were you. One of my top ten of this week.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by maralomar:
nice one, i really like it

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by pearlseyes:
Nice composition

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by samtrundle:
Im going to guess, on the basis of the border and processing that this is one of Bear's. Whoever is behind it, it's a really pretty shot, but a) this is the 100th time I've seen this title (not really your fault) and B) I'm not 100% convinced the title really fits properly - their isn't really enough contrast between the dark and light areas to justify the title. Oh well... 7.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by johansec:
Very pretty. Great colors and tones.