FX14

I think it is a very interesting photo and I realize that you were probably interested in the interplay between the form of the body and the shadow. It's interesting, but I personally have the feeling that the photo would have been stronger without the shadow. There is something very pure in the form of the body as it stands there and this contrasts in an interesting way with the lines on the skin around the hips. The shadow detracts from that and seems to take away some of the shape of the thigh and buttocks. Still, the lighting is great and it is overall a very good shot!

In my opinion, the shadow is an essential and pleasing element.  I appreciate the way the shadow sets off the silvery edge of the model's figure.  I also like the contrast of the solid shadow with the gradient of tones along her body.  This is a concept I would like to reproduce and explore myself.