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...another view.... My spontaneous moment capturing graceful spirit

of a beauty. Thanks for your time. Warm regards, Tanya.

There's a real Modigliani feel to the colors and comp here, beautifully transposed to and captured in the photographic medium. The background perfectly complements the model. Great shot.

I like it !

...for leaving comments. Mark, i am actually not familiar much with famous European artists/photographers (i assume he/she is/was a famous European). At this time in my life, my final work is what i connect to most, so i am flattered to hear that it has a resemblance of a famous person. I will definitely read about him/her. Warm regards, Tanya.

Tanya... really like the colour in this one... I prefer this one of the two. Very nice

Really nicely balanced composition and natural pose. I agree with Mark that it reminds me of Modigliani's colours - eg the one I've attached. He is one of my favorite painters and his tragic life story is a classic for European artists and inspiration for all the wannabes who like to think of themselves in that role - well worth reading about (but not to live!).

Best wishes, Jonathan

Thank you for sharing your thought and the painting Jonathan. I've read about Modigliani, and in fact, what a tragic life that could be. It seems like there's always a curse going along with a great talent. The attached painting reminds me of "Olympia, 1863" by Eduouard Manet. What i like about the impressionists is that there is something more than a vague dream of Beauty. Just a few simple strokes of colors and light, they can penetrate thruogh our subconsciousness beyond our mere vision. Thanks for sharing and visiting Jonathan. Warm regards, Tanya.