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A terrific image (self-portrait?), Donna. There is much emotion here and a bit of feel of not being ready to fully reveal yourself. This is evident in the cover-up, the pose and the lighting. Well made!

My first reaction was "What the hell are you looking at?"

Nice look - original for sure.

Interesting emotional portrait!

grazie, Mark, that you're optimistic about this style, much i've learned thru our continuing dialogue about nudes; complete nudity, not my vision now, because in my intent it distracts from the emotional portrayal; Sveta understands it exactly as an "emotional portrait"; maybe it belongs in portraits; always i'm enlightened by your response... Sid, indeed, what the hell?!!! it definitely intends that response; all the lunatic Operas my father has been dragging my to over the years ;-}... Sveta, grazie to your understanding! ;-} dp

I think you should continue to experiment in this direction - with elements of nu and emphasis on the expression. My wishes for success! Svetlana.

Sveta, you are well aware of my deep respect for your nu vision... i do wish to pursue this genre myself; and now, with wind of your acknowledgement at my back!!!! grazie much, Svetlana  ;-} dp

This is one powerful gritty image!. No grinning manikins, no sweet smiles, and no pouting lips to indicate the sophisticated but too often overly contrived images that we see.

A heartfelt portrait that is both timeless and ageless, that rips at the emotions. The pose and body language seems to expose your heart and soul and I like the "cameo light" my only reservation being I would have liked it evenly distributed.  

Very Well done Donna!

Sincere Compliments!

Alf

Excellent idea, well crafted, black was and is beautiful, so is the model...so tender yet powerful at the same time..Cong. 

Donna

There is so much more being revealed here than is being exposed.  You are revealing the emotion of who you are and what it is within you that is screaming to be released.  Your hands are expressing your fear to fully reveal yourself.  This is a very powerful image Donna and I'm so very proud of you for sharing this side of yourself. 

I personally think we all have a great need to reveal our inner self so it is seen along with our outward self.  I also think, once we do, we find ourselves in harmony with who we really are.

deb

Alf, Vlad, deb... my friends... grazie much for your beautiful interpretations... you're always such generous and inspiring artists and humans ;-} dp 

Reputo questa foto molto importante,bel progetto,bella storia,ricorda un po il passato .complimenti !

Grazie per la condivisione,saluti paul

Amo la tua estetica, amico mio Paul. Ho molto rispetto per voi. si e genio. Sono lieto che tu dici "importante".  emerge dalle molte opere che ho visto con il mia papa. Lucia di Lammermoor e il mia preferito. venti anni fa, ho visto una produzione del New York City Opera che io continuo a pensare a questo giorno. e nella mia anima. perdoni il mia italiano. ;-} dp

Nice work Donna! Warm regards, Ilkka

A fascinating image which I like very much. I'm ambivalent about the strong oval light however. I keep trying to imagine what the image would be without it, and think I might like it more without. It reminds me of those old movies where they are questioning the suspect under this harsh light. But maybe that's the effect you were going for. Cheers

glad you've commented on this, Dave. i suppose she could be under interrogation; i hadn't thought of that interpretation... LOL, so hilarious!  the light was chosen for several reasons, and i'll leave it to interpretation. grazie amico ;-} dp

io la trovo interessante,mi ricorda uno dei primi progetti fotografici d'epoca,complimenti ! saluti paul

mia caro Paul... honored che notate questo. e influenzato dalle vecchie opere italiane. in novembre assisto a Lucia di Lammermore. il mia favorito. questa immagine e ispirata dalla scena di follia in Lucia. grazie ;-} dp

Wow! I feel the intensity of this image. I feel as though it is so personal, so deep. Bravo, well done!

Carolyn, thanks for your cool Wow! I meant it to feel real, and not too much Italian opera, lol! ;-} dp