Cross

Thanks for your constructive comments/suggestions. You can see more

of my work at www.atkhoday.worldecho.com, including a colour version

of this image in the Portraits folder. Cheers

Amar,very good composition,light and capture of relaxed expression. I would have captioned this image as REPOSE.

Thanks Amalda. I like the suggestion although I do like Cross for the moment. Your thoughts are appreciated.

maybe we could call it cross repose:) jokes aside,i like this image alot,it's both powerful yet serene at the same time

Thanks Parvin, I'm pleased that you like the image.

I like it Amar, her expression and folded hands, She looks so much inside herself. Delicate and beautiful rendition. Pnina

Thanks Pnina.

bella composizione bravo!!!!

mi piace molto luce taglio. Cordiale saluto Alex italy........ nice.

Grazie Alessio. I wish I could speak more in your language.

Amar, I like both versions (again!). You do something with the colour in your images which really appeal to my taste. Subject matter here is arresting too. Personally, I am unsure about the placement of her hands - her face expresses such warmth and fluidity which (I feel) is not really reflected in the stance of her hands and arms. I guess what I'm trying to say is that she looks a little 'posed' and 'rigid', except for her expression. I do like that you have chosen to include her stomach as well. Wonder what it would look like to have included the belly button?

 

Overall, there is a strength of character that shines through here, tempered by a real warmth of character as well. I just feel the 'cross' is a little too rigid.

 

What you think? M :)

Hey Michael. I really do appreciate your comments. I can see how the crossed arms can make the image look pose and rigid. Strangely though I like that it lends to the contrast with her expression. Perhaps if her hands were holding her arms around her biceps, the image would appear more relaxed. As for her belly button, there's a thought to keep in mind for the next time.

Always a pleasure, Amar. Your thoughts about the alternative arm placement merits exploring I feel. And, don't forget to include the belly button next time... hehe M ;)

Thanks Michael. I can actually imagine it being "sexier" with the alternative hand placement. That said, I like the "contrast" of the rigidness and the expression, just my mood these days, like all the phases I traverse.

This is so very good Amar. As usual you managed to capture the essence of the model, her feelings and vitality. Kudos to you.

Thanks Alec for your very kind words. It was one of my favourite shots from that shoot.