bodyNsoul

Hello Patrick,

10 out of 10 for working in the heat, it is hard to keep working under the sun without the proper protection. So, I understand why you didn't place her directly in that spot of light in the bush. Although, I believe the shot would have gained more dramatic impetus is she were placed there...

For me, I prefer to see the whole face of the person, so that plant spoils it for me... However, it is important to what is being created - natural beauty, no?

When you noted "fairy tale" I immediately thought of "Beauty and the Beast". I guess, connotations of that tale can also be applied here? Or, "Goldilocks and the 3 Bears". Besides the formulaic "fairy tale", one might now think of crime stories such as, "CSI", or "Bones" when they come across this scene.

Lastly, there is power in this image, the circle of light. The light can hold many interpretations; light from the heavens picking up the lost beauty and taking care of her, and the differing colours adds more detail and meanings (metaphors, glad that University is paying off )... One only needs to think stereotypically to understand the semiotics I'm vaguely attaching to this picture, the pink gown so thrilly and feminine which also suggests the female is soft-hearted, nimble, romantic, and possibly vulnerable to the wild outdoors...

I like what you've done here Patrick, the only problem for me is the plant covering her face... However, it heightens her mystery, shyness, introvertedness, quietness, insecurities etc...

I would like to see the cover of the vogue take on this Patrick, if that is possible? In order to think more about your question.

Good stuff Patrick.

Regards,
-Raymond

Like this, wish we could have seen the mouth though

Suby

I like this. The light's great. Although it can be overused, I reckon this'd be cool with a 16:9 crop and black bars - it already feels quite cinematic, and suggests a voyeuristic camera. Perhaps a hint of desire/religion what with the red dress, leaves covering body parts, etc? Her pose looks a lost more post-coital that just sleep

I like the overall composition, the colour combination and the mix of refined coloured silk against a natural background. I think the subject does benefit from being partly masked by the foliage but I would have preferred more coverage. As it is with just two leaves, and one of those positioned directly in front of the mouth, conveys less a message of hidden mystery and more a mistake.

I still love the shot

Lovely composition Patrick...allthough a bit too bright imho.(especially on the dress...)
I think a darker image will increase the feeling of mysterie.
Think it will be gorgious in B@W.....it will look like a movie poster/affiche..
Great job!
Petra

Hello Patrick,

yes with the way her arms are positioned it seems she is sacfificing herself to man, or beast (possibly both in one body).

I agree with Beaker St on more coverage, just to balance things out and add more to her mystery (why does the beauty sleep?).

In regards to Gonzo's comment, the hint of religion comes through the spread of her arms, nailed down. The way her body is positioned, it appears that she is nailed on an (invisible, or metaphoric) cross (another word, burden).

In some ways, we too are nailed to (our) burdens. So, the religious connotations here are subtle, in my opinion, which does not need to be more emphasised more.

A story of mystery, and religion is unfolding here Patrick, will the beauty awake to redemption, or temptation? Stay tuned guys!

What we need to see next Patrick is a scene from Genesis - Adam and Eve, Apple of knowledge vs the Snake of corruption! It would be quite interesting to see an physical interpretation of temptation here.

- Raymond.