"Nails and Scratches" 1999

Lighting is a bit harsh giving a hard shadow. Not sure what to think about the "scratches" on the photo. Guess I don't see a message here.

Cute, but a little cheesy. Sorry.

The vertical scratches are due to a malfunction in the process of developing the film. Instead of discarding it I made "nail scratches" extending from the prominent natural nails of this female model. The androgynity of the pose has been a basis for several conversations in front of the original framed 0,6 x 0,9 meter tack sharp print. It was also a poster for one of my exhibitions called "Nails & Scratches".

Avoid scratching negatives....

I also applaud the creativity used to salvage an image from a damaged negative.

Jim, you have excellent work in your portfolio !!