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Nice shot Mark... almost like you caught her by surprise.  You will probably catch some flak about her left hand running out of the frame.

While I do love her expression - quite natural and unforced - her pose (in my personal opinion) is awkward and unflattering. Yes - as mentioned, there is the point of the amputated appendages, however, the pose itself is where I have issues. I always try to put my models in the "best light", both literally and figuratively which includes a pose that evokes emotion, mood and is complimentary to the model's figure. Like a ball room dance partner, we must always "showcase" our models and pose them to accentuate their assets.

I'm not saying this pose doesn't work, or is unacceptable, I'm just saying it's a pose I wouldn't use personally.

Thank you for sharing!

Michael - Thank you, it is her eyes that make this I feel. I might get that comment but you never know here.

David - I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I think what I like about the pose is the curves in contrast to the straight lines of the chair. To me these sessions are always experimental. Some images please viewers and some do not. I happen to like more then I dislike about this one myself. I present it here not to get praise alone but critique like yours.

-Mark