Persephone in Nekromanteion

Persephone in Nekromanteion

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Shane,

I really like some things about this image which I'd like to share:

1. I love the way there is symmetry in the image with the reflection on the table and the model herself.

2. # 1 adds to this...but her breasts look amazing set on the table like that. Not to get pornographic, but you've created a real sensuality with the expression on her face and her breasts setting on the table with the reflection of the same.

3. There is also a bit of interest in the fact that the fruit on the table can have a lot of meaning...going back to Adam & Eve and perhaps I've looked into this too closely, however, the wedding band adds to the imagination too.

I hope this helps. All in all great shot.

All the Best!

~ Joseph.

Nothing to add after Joseph comment.

Very nice picture !

thanks to all...especially Joseph many thanks.

If you know the story of Persephone in Nekromanteion you will find all the elements you pointed out make this picture tell the story of how Hades, God of the underworld, saw Persephone and her beauty was so ravishing it attracted Hades' unwanted attention. The pomegranate, which Hades planted in a meadow to entice her to pluck it; pulling on the flower opened up the Underworld and Hades sprang out, carrying her off.

She must stay with Hades part of each year because she ate a few pomegranate seeds in the Underworld.

the wedding ring, the pomegranate fruit, the table, her sensuality, are all part of it, and her reflection in the table represent the under world.