Behind The Eight Ball
by jmsetzler

Comment by photom:
Wonderful studio setup. Perfect exposure on a very difficult subject. Composition and DoF could not be better.

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by jmsetzler:
I added the grain after the shot. I agree that fishnet stockings would have been better, but I didn't have any at my disposal for this shoot. It was sort of an afterthough after looking at this photo. I may try that next time around.

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by David.C:
I have been seeing shapes in a number of things lately; grain on the ceiling, in wood, tree branches and of course clouds and such. It has made start looking at things from a minimalist's perspective -- just how much detail is needed to get the idea across? -- that sort of thing.

Then I see this image, and it is nearly a perfect example of just that. There are a couple of things I wonder about though. I know you mentioned you tried it with and without stocking, but did you perhaps try it with stockings with less of a solid feel to them -- closer to fishnet, but not quite there. The black is just a bit over-whelming. The second thing I didn't care for is more of a personal matter -- I don't care for grain -- but beyond that, I feel it detracted from the minimalistic feel of the image.

But, we each have our own ideas of how we like things.

David

Behind The Eight Ball
by jmsetzler

Comment by frumoaznicul:
even if it's not chocklate as I think it is this one may have probably bring you a win in the chocolate challenge :) It looks like chocolate.

Behind The Eight Ball
by jmsetzler

Comment by PhilipDyer:
I really like the effect of the bright side light, but think you could achieve the same effect with additional diffuse light from the front which would let us see the subject better. Nice composition and choice of subject.

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by Firstrich1:
A lovely B&W. the simple lines and the crop make this art.

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by PhilipDyer:
I really love the contrast and simplicity in this shot. Very nice job.

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by train:
nice idea and great title I like the mimalistic effect (I hope I spelt that correctly)
Its certainly different

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by DarkRider:
Very nice, simple, smooth, clean, and leaves something for my imagination. Solid entry. The only thing I think that could have made this great is a little bit of shadows between her legs...imo

Secret Garden
by jmsetzler

Comment by willem:
nice minimalistic approach. Good use of contrast.