"Maroon Bells Fantasy"

Very pretty scene. The model must be quite chilly.

Beautiful scene & excellent composition with the V-shape of the valley reflected in the pose (as well as the water).

 

The pose also portrays a sense of appreciation and connection with the surroundings which makes it a perfect example of the landscape nude concept.

 

You do choose some interesting titles - I guess the mountains are the "maroon bells" but is there a particular allusion? ...Jonathan

The Maroon Bells are indeed the mountains, a famous landmark near Aspen, Colorado. The "Fantasy" refers to the fact that this is a digital composition: the model and rock were shot about twelve months and about ten miles separate from the mountain scene.

Well executed. This is also a good argument against tatoos. Ok, it's just my opinion...

Model's forced pose seems to contrast witht the natural scene. Would like to see model relaxed and following contour of the boulders on which she sits.

The lighting angle on the model isn't quite right. Nice job on the shadow; it looks nice and diffuse, but she's just too bright and the sun should be further to the right.

Actually, the model was photographed under quite overcast skies (hence the diffuse shadow). Since where the rock is "placed" in the Maroon Bells morning photo the sun would not yet be shining, the light is not far removed from the non-directional light coming from blue skies above. Anyway, I was looking for composition and fun here rather than perfection.

Beautiful scenen, beautiful model, excellent composition. I agree with Bob, however...

It's good as a souvernir from nice holidays with a girfriend but is not at all convincing as an artistic work.

I think it's an excellent picture of nature in its purest form.