Classic

Thanks in advance for comments.

Thomas,

 

I don't usually comment on photos that are done very well, but I must comment on this one. The gradation of your background is perfect for the lighting on the girl. Light against dark - dark against light - just right. Usually I teach not to show the bottom of the feet on a nude model, but this is the exception to my rule. It works well with this pose. I must revise my thinking. This is indeed a very classic pose, but the lifting of the left hip just a bit as you have done separates this from the norm. You have placed a beautiful catch-light in her right eye. Her expression is wonderful.

 

There is only one very minor fault I can see and I hate to point it out. It is a bit picky, but critique I must: I wish you wouldn't have let light show between the floor and her right ankle (lower calf) and between her left foot and right ankle. It does break up the continuity of flow of line and light. Sorry I'm so picky, but perfect is good enough and this is very close to being good enough!

 

I have seen thousands of nudes, but this is one I would put on my wall. From me this is a high compliment. Please congratulate your model for me. She is beautiful and a wonderful find for you. I hope you keep working with her. I will now take a moment to look at your portfolio. If they are as well done as this I am in for a real treat!

 

Mark

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You've taken the light that Rene Staud uses for cars - and it does work well with a lying female body. It is almost like a mountain scenery. Very balanced, very harmonic and beautiful!

Yap, classic, but this photographic concept not always is well developed. In this case your work is an example of technical mastery and artistic talent. A perfect example.