Gals and Roses

PDE

Kim, I like this.  This is my favorite thing you've done in a while.  Both versions of these girls are nice but this one has a seductive quality.  Where did you get the background? 

I made the background - it's literally roses.  I got a bouqet for my anniversary in June and I always take pictures when I get flowers.  I had a whole folder full of flower images, so first played around with the roses.  I thought it needed more, so I added the girls.  I had shot their photo a few months back.

Great work Kim.  Thanks for answering my question.  It's always a pleasure to "see" you in P.N.   Keep up the good work.  p.s.  I should probably mention that I didn't mean to use the adjective "seductive" in an offensive manner.  When I first saw this photo it reminded me of a Peter O'Neill painting.  He has a few paintings of Spanish dancers that use the same red tones; his paintings of the dancers have a very seductive quality and that is what came to mind. 

Gary, I agree with you that the darker, red tones are definitely more seductive.  I probably could have left more of their skin in the composition to further enhance that concept, too.  I really love putting two or three images together to see what comes out of it.  I'm hardly ever disappointed.