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ratravarman [2011-08-04 21:12:02 +0000 UTC]

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Mythical subjects aren't terribly original unless they somehow revise the concept and make it relevant and rescue it from being an anachronism. This does this excellently by ingenious composition that is subtle in its use of this fortunate setting that is just what a theme like this requires! The model herself is in the typical style and pose of the NeoClassical period and the light emphasizes the sensuality of the figure without being flamboyant or extravagant. For myself, when a picture actually evokes music when I look at it is a sign that something special is going on here. I look at this and hear Debussy and Satie. What makes this especially moving and worthy of submission to art contests is the ingenious composition. The pose may not suggest drama and dynamism, two buzz words I like to use and look for in figure studies, but taking it off center and to the foreground does wonders! Normally, most photographers, myself included, would be terribly tempted to anal-rententively center the muse as much as possible in the frame. The vine roots enmeshing the tree limb suggest an actual path the nature spirits would devise or use and the angling of perspective creates the illusion of movement and activity that is not noticed at first but sucks the viewer in to experience the sublime beauty of the entire scene. I could effortlessly imagine the dryad-like muse here having walked into this forest from her fairie realm along the receding limb in the upper left corner. I am sorely tempted to request this as a print, it's that good! Kudos to both you and the muse! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c… " width="20" height="20" alt="" title="Clap"/>

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OrionShipworks [2018-03-01 11:47:47 +0000 UTC]

The pose coneys an exceptional degree of gracefulness. And the photography is exceptional! I love the light and shadow. Also, the way the figure almost disappears is really interesting. I'm adding this to my "Favorite Among Favorites" collection.

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terracotta27 [2017-03-11 22:07:56 +0000 UTC]

magical setting and lighting - beautiful

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coroblue [2012-05-06 19:31:15 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful image and model. Prefer this B&W Version

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Rachelevans1013 [2011-08-18 14:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Scary concept, artfully done

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Bill1944Blue [2011-08-15 00:25:40 +0000 UTC]

nice gallery

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little-billie [2011-08-11 16:49:22 +0000 UTC]

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Unbearable-Lightness [2011-08-11 02:01:14 +0000 UTC]

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ratravarman [2011-08-04 20:12:16 +0000 UTC]

Here there be dryads!

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RedNosE2 [2011-08-04 02:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Nice picture

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Garr52 [2011-08-03 21:36:35 +0000 UTC]

beautiful shot, whatever that is on the tree it makes the picture look a little eery . good work!

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Solus-Photography [2011-08-03 21:08:36 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done.

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ii3AlexAlonez [2011-08-03 19:50:21 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture!! But i don't know why but it me Eve from the bible

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mazo0z [2011-08-03 19:47:06 +0000 UTC]

pretty awesome look!

i like the tree and the look from the model!
pretty nice capture!

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darkangel12341 [2011-08-03 18:34:50 +0000 UTC]

This is very interprative, I love it! Nice work.

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barbaraplanche [2011-08-03 17:31:55 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful, keep with the good work

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jmbamboosumi [2011-08-03 08:10:49 +0000 UTC]

is that real cobweb? It looks far too thick and coarse, how big are the spiders? Hoe brave is the model to stand there? LOL
Sorry to be so distracted by the setting but I have never seen such cobwebs

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Priski [2011-08-03 07:49:59 +0000 UTC]

What on earth has happened to tree here? Setting is bizarre, but I think composition is good. Good work!

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