must fill in
Model Credit: mimi and v_oehlers from www.bodynsoulmodels.com
It was a wonderful way of spending the last dawn before my birthday this year. On a beautiful saturday afternoon, not sure whether it would rain or shine, we all jumped into the car and took off to Nieuw Amsterdam, where the Suriname River and the Commewijne River join before flowing into the sea. Historiccally this has been one of the principal points of defense back in the days when Suriname was a colony and French, English and Dutch would fight for the riches of the land.
More and more I desire to shoot outdoors, I guess that is a natural progression of one's creative desires, I think I got a beautiful sky as a backdrop to my two beautiful models, Kimberly and Valerie. While Fausto was working the reflectors, and Naomi guiding the poses, my 7 year old son Kyle was taking snapshots and "polaroids", I had to work quickly to catch the last rays of light.
It really made my day, if only I could think of a tilte for the shot...suggestions are welcome :)
| Martin from United States | 27 Nov 2007, 00:20 |
This looks like something from an old film. I like the old-fashioned look combined with the intrepid explorer look of these women (the fancy dresses notwithstanding).
Patrick Krolis: you've nailed it again Martin, you've nailed it again, thank you very very much...
| pixelpixie from Great Britain (UK) | 27 Nov 2007, 01:04 |
Love the composition Patrick and particularly the pose of the seated model. Great strength. Would make a fabulous shot if it was just her sat on that old canon. I like it.
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very very much, I have been longing to shoot with Kim for a long time, you will definitly see more of her as we have some more ideas to explore together...
| Kimberley | 27 Nov 2007, 01:14 |
We should do this again soon sweetie!!! it was a lot of fun
Patrick Krolis: Thank you so much for joining us Kim, you know how long we've longed to do this, loking forward to the next shoot, let's rock!!!
| valerie | 27 Nov 2007, 01:16 |
zucht..
the black and white does create a certain mood..
I do agree that it would have been better with just kim
the black and white does create a certain mood..
I do agree that it would have been better with just kim
Patrick Krolis: it would not have been the same without you...thank you so much for being part of my journey
| Shanna | 27 Nov 2007, 01:20 |
Deze foto is zo hot, ma dan tegelijk ook romantisch!!! The pose and leg that's showing makes it hot en de omgeving, background makes it romantic!!!
Very Nice!!!
Very Nice!!!
Patrick Krolis: tell it to the world Shanna, tell it to the world, thank you very very much for the compliments
| Jareth | 27 Nov 2007, 01:26 |
Great picture Patrick! The girls are posing so well! Both girls are very beautiful, but I love the girl on the left. Is there any possibility I can make her my model?
Good luck with further photo sessions!
Good luck with further photo sessions!
Patrick Krolis: No comment on making any of my models your own, that is definitely totally up to her, but thank you very much for your comment and yes more shoots are coming, very exited about that 
| Sesan Olusoga from UK | 27 Nov 2007, 01:46 |
Very nice, very well done. The poses, the chosen location, and evrything else. Nicely done.
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very very much for your kind words, listening to Amy Whinehouse' "You Know I Am No Good" on the background while I write this seems like a funny twist of faith here
| Maurice | 27 Nov 2007, 02:14 |
Really nice pic.
I'm speachless. Really don't know what t say.....
Nice
I'm speachless. Really don't know what t say.....
Nice
Patrick Krolis: No need to say anything Maurice, just sit back and enjoy...
| LightChaser | 27 Nov 2007, 04:03 |
You certainly captured this scene well. I love the lighting in this and you can't go wrong with that background.
Patrick Krolis: thank you very much for the compliment, it is amazing, but I never had an image in my mind so clear so long before shooting it as this one, days before I could dream the background, the wind, and the whole atmosphere on this image
| Stan | 27 Nov 2007, 05:33 |
Steaming! This one is going to my likeys
Patrick Krolis: Thank you so much, you so much expressed in words my intentions, thanks for adding to your likeys!!!
| Gale from Cape of storms | 27 Nov 2007, 06:30 |
Brilliant capture.. So much atmosphere.Great in B & W
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very very much for your wonderful comment...
| George of the Jungle | 27 Nov 2007, 06:44 |
Amen !
Patrick Krolis: I bow humbly and in silence to your tribute!!
| Joey | 27 Nov 2007, 06:54 |
I really like this photograph.
Since you worked so hard to catch the last rays of light, why don't you call it something as such? Just a suggestion
Since you worked so hard to catch the last rays of light, why don't you call it something as such? Just a suggestion
Patrick Krolis: thank you very much for the compliments Joey, very much, I feel you on the tilte suggestion, especially as it also wre the last rays of light before my 44th birthday, I will title it along these lines indeed...
| Zebigleb from France | 27 Nov 2007, 07:56 |
Nicely done once again !
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much Zeb, I am thankful for your compliment
| Shakara from London , England | 27 Nov 2007, 08:25 |
Excellent !!
Patrick Krolis: Thank you so much for the strong comment, it is amizing how much one word can sometimes express...
| BeakerSt from Shutterchance | 27 Nov 2007, 08:59 |
Beautiful shot.
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much Simon!! Very much.
| Nadine Calor | 27 Nov 2007, 10:09 |
Hey Patrick!
I like it even more B&W!
Looks great!
I like it even more B&W!
Looks great!
Patrick Krolis: Thank you my muse, you really inspired me on this one!!! More than you imagine!!
| Neil Tandy from Johannesburg, South Africa | 27 Nov 2007, 10:54 |
Brilliant Patrick, just brilliant. Wow. Neil.
Patrick Krolis: thank you very much my friend, thank you very much!!
| Dino | 27 Nov 2007, 12:09 |
I like the background, it gives mi a sense of freshness an new live.
Patrick Krolis: Thanks Dino, glad you liked it too!! I had this shot in my mind, I guess never before I went out to shoot, one particular shot only as much as on this day...
| Ginnie from United States | 27 Nov 2007, 12:47 |
I'm not sure anyone wants to hear this from me, but since no one else has said it (just thought it, I'm quite sure!), this is one of the most erotic photos I have ever seen on SC! And that's all I'll say about that (other than to say it shows to go ya that you don't ever need to go nude to elicit it)!
Patrick Krolis: Ginnie, you don't know ho much this mean for me, I am forever grateful on your comment!!! I cannot express my feeling at this moment, you truly stirred my emotions here!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you, I'll have t post one more of this series now that i read your comment, you will know and understand when I post it...Thank you again wish i could hug you right now.
| Rafael Chan from Paramaribo | 27 Nov 2007, 13:51 |
Great Composition!!
Pat, you continue to amaze us with you're quest for excellence..
The foreground with the grass, the bricks, the models and the canon combine well with the natural scenery of the background.
Not to mention the effect of the light. It adds that finishing touch to this (already) beautiful photograph.
Someone whispered in my ear that these two models are a dream for every photographer to work with. I’ve heard that they communicate well with the photographer and have a very creative input. Two thumbs up for the lovely Val and Kim
You're not only lucky to have such excellent models Patrick ....
I also keep noticing the progress in the quality of your work grows in a consistent manner!!!
Thank you again for sharing the passion of ‘Body and Soul’ with us
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http://rafaelchan.shutterchance.com
Patrick Krolis: I humbly bow to your compliments Master Chan...I'll take the honors for the models too, they are wonderful indeed...
| Louis from South Africa | 27 Nov 2007, 14:33 |
Title suggestion: 'Let's have a BBQ'
Excellent picture
Excellent picture
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much for the compliment Louis, As a matter of fact a BBQ i what we should be having, no no no, what BBQ, let's have a Braai!!!!!
| Olumayowa Ogunnusi from Spain | 27 Nov 2007, 15:51 |
bueno my friend.
Patrick Krolis: Gracias Amigo!!
| tim hitchins from uk | 27 Nov 2007, 18:20 |
what beautiful models and stunning photo Patrick, how about "im the lucky one" for a title,lol.
Patrick Krolis: Oh yes, undeniable, I am Lucky, I do recognize that, thank you very much for your compliment
| PhotoSam from London, U.K. | 27 Nov 2007, 18:36 |
such a professional quality...but what i like most is the vitality of the models...
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much for the compliment, I am sure the models have read your comment too and are smiling
| Shereen Jaeger | 27 Nov 2007, 18:51 |
Gorgeous!! The colors are perfect and ofcourse the models pretty as always The picture oozes a certain relaxing atmosphere yet the first thing that comes to mind when looking at it is 'erotic'! Truly intense!
The picture oozes a certain relaxing atmosphere yet the first thing that comes to mind when looking at it is 'erotic'! Truly intense!Patrick Krolis: It is "In the Eye of the Beholder" yet there seems to be some hidden erotic or sensual coding in this photograph, you seem to be able to pick that up, the models are truly gorgeos indeed and the sky is a dream (literally) come true, Thank you very much for your compliment Shereen.
| blackdog from Bath on dial up! | 27 Nov 2007, 19:30 |
This is a great shot Patrick. Quality work my friend. You have lots of comments already, but I must mention the composition. Brave to go for the landscape format AND to place two models at the edge, it works perfectly for me.
Patrick Krolis: Part of the landscape format came from how this photograph came about. Never before I executed a photograph with such a defined vision in my head, the vision started developing a few months ago, and the first thing that I knew how I would like it was the sky. So it was only normal to give the sky the most prominent space in the composition
| Ellie from here on my chair | 27 Nov 2007, 22:33 |
Powerful picture Patrick, really powerful ... and ditto Mike's comment above. It makes me think of something out of Hardy or the Brontes, intense, romantic and so on.
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much Ellie, the photograph started with a vision in my mind that at first only had the sky, as time went by and the hoot came nearer, it developed to this
| José Angel from Spain | 27 Nov 2007, 22:48 |
Yo pienso Patrick que has hecho un trabajo muy bueno. En un primer momento pensé que las figuras de las chicas estaban puestas encima del paisaje, pero veo que es obra de la iluminación!
I think Patrick that you have made a work very good. About a first moment I thought that the figures of the girls were put upon the landscape, but see that it is work of the illumination!
I think Patrick that you have made a work very good. About a first moment I thought that the figures of the girls were put upon the landscape, but see that it is work of the illumination!
Patrick Krolis: como siempre la iluminacion es central gracia por tu commentario amigo!!
gracia por tu commentario amigo!!| Richard Standley from France | 27 Nov 2007, 23:06 |
Brilliant shot Patrick. The lighting is great. Well done
Patrick Krolis: Merci Beaucoup Richard, thank you very very much, of course your compliment aboiut the lighting really makes my day
| mal | 27 Nov 2007, 23:06 |
awesome Mr K! mal
Patrick Krolis: thank you so much Mal, you continue to be of great inspiration to me
| Aussie from Brisbane | 27 Nov 2007, 23:34 |
Beautiful shot on in such a nice location.
Patrick Krolis: thank you very very much, the location is indeed very beautiful
| ChaCha from NY | 28 Nov 2007, 00:07 |
Well composed
Patrick Krolis: thank you very very much for the compliment
| Michael Rawluk from Canada | 28 Nov 2007, 01:18 |
Love the grey scale. It suits the subjects. Beautiful all around.
Patrick Krolis: Thanks Micheal, thanks for loving it.
| shaprisky from suriname | 28 Nov 2007, 03:22 |
very beautiful piece of art you've created...I do like the grey scale..and i really love it!!! and the compositon magnificent...
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very much for your kind words, I really apreciate the compliment. Thank you again.
| shaprisky from suriname | 28 Nov 2007, 03:51 |
no words or too much to describe our love for your work..as our shutterchange buddies all look up to you..we all try to achieve what you have created...to once reach the level of photography you are in...you are for most of us a role model...like a guru!!!
Patrick Krolis: I am truly hnoured with your words, they are way too kind, but I'll gladly share my knowledge with all of you, actually I am doing a modelshoot workshop this sunday afternoon for interested fellow photographers, so if you would like to join just let me know...
| shaprisky from suriname | 29 Nov 2007, 00:52 |
wow..that would be very nice..i would really like to join, but got one problem..its my moms birthday..but what time is it?and location?and what are the costs?please let me know...i'd really would like to participate...
Patrick Krolis: The work shop is free this time, and will be in the center of town from 15:30 till 18:30 on Sunday, more workshops will follow, but those will not be free. If you are interested I'll email you the exact time and place. We have two more slots to fill.
| shaprisky from suriname | 30 Nov 2007, 02:40 |
hey patrick...I am very much interested in the workshop..how can one not be interested to broaden their knowledge..u can email me the location and exact time at prisbiga@hotmail.com
thanx again for the opportunity...see u sunday!!
thanx again for the opportunity...see u sunday!!
Patrick Krolis: will do
| Iain from Toronto | 30 Nov 2007, 06:01 |
The lighting here is wonderful. One of the nicest outdoor black and whites I've seen on Shutterchance, if not the best!
Patrick Krolis: thank you so much, it is way to much credit for the photo, but it is very much apreciated, thank you very very much
| Nig from Feeling like jelly at the gym... | 30 Nov 2007, 08:09 |
I cant add anything, it's all good
Patrick Krolis: thank you so much, you are allowed to just sit back and enjoy
| Fausto | 30 Nov 2007, 22:32 |
Master P, I know I said that for now I wont be posting comments but for today this is the second time I break my promise to myself. Maybe because I was present at this wonderful shoot or maybe because I still feel the mood your models bring me in....I agree with Ginnie, erotic indeed! Nice work Val n Kim. The interaction was super! Yo Master P...herhaling graag! Like the composition and the B&W conversion did it's job!
Patrick Krolis: Hey Fausto,
The shoot was super indeed, you had a very great input in it as you know, without your hel and entusiasm the shot would not have been possible almost falling into the commewijne river shows your dedication, your top my friend, thanks for helping to make this possible
The shoot was super indeed, you had a very great input in it as you know, without your hel and entusiasm the shot would not have been possible almost falling into the commewijne river shows your dedication, your top my friend, thanks for helping to make this possible
| deji77 | 3 Dec 2007, 22:08 |
love this
Patrick Krolis: Thank you so much for loving it!!!!
| Sarina Gitoroemakso from Amsterdam | 5 Dec 2007, 13:58 |
this is lovely ....
]great shot patrick
]great shot patrick
Patrick Krolis: thank you so much Sarina!!! Glad you liked it
| jo-ann van aerde | 7 Dec 2007, 01:46 |
lovin this one!
Patrick Krolis: oooh yes this was a very inspired shot Jo-Ann looking forward to be inspired when you are in front of the camera as well!!!
looking forward to be inspired when you are in front of the camera as well!!!| Dave Carrington from Great Britain (UK) | 12 Dec 2007, 13:31 |
Lovely shot, Patrick. Light & tones are spot-on!
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very Dave, your compliment means a lot!!
| Isaac Emokpae from Nigeria | 13 Dec 2007, 01:52 |
AMAZING. There are so many things that make this photo sweet, I'm definite that you are a smashing photographer, however I hope I'm not flogging a dead horse when I say, WHERE DO YOU GET THESE CHICS FROM?.
Your archive file is like SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TOP TEN.
PS, If ever I'm in your ghetto I'll bring the drinks, you bring the chics.
MORE GREASE!
Your archive file is like SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TOP TEN.
PS, If ever I'm in your ghetto I'll bring the drinks, you bring the chics.
MORE GREASE!
Patrick Krolis: Where I get these beautiful girls from? I will just lift a small tip of the shrine...The girls started a group on Facebook named "Surinamese Girls Are Hotter!!!" Thank you very much for the complments maybe I should get one of these SPORTS ILLUSTRATED editors on the phone!!
Hey and of course, if you are ever in the hood' just drop-in!!
Thank you very much for the complments maybe I should get one of these SPORTS ILLUSTRATED editors on the phone!! Hey and of course, if you are ever in the hood' just drop-in!!
| King from Kathmandu, Nepal | 13 Dec 2007, 09:55 |
Wow! This a beautiful shot!!
Patrick Krolis: Thank you soo much!!
| liam from plettenberg bay | 13 Dec 2007, 17:04 |
Im not qualified to comment on a shot that appears straight out of a top quality glossy publication...except to say that it truly is a wonderful shot filled with expression...and everything all the others said. 47 comments says it all!
Patrick Krolis: thank you so much Liam, thank you very much.
| DrAW! from Nigeria | 25 Dec 2007, 01:13 |
straight to my likeys
Patrick Krolis: Thank you so much Doc!!
| Guurle | 3 Jan 2008, 16:12 |
Kinda delicate yet very intense at the same time.
Patrick Krolis: Oh yes, probabl the best of my current work, thank you very much for the compliment!!! you worded the intention perfectly!!
| Fausto from Home | 6 Feb 2008, 05:04 |
Thank you for letting me being part of this session. I still think about it... Was a good and exciting trip with great results!
Was a good and exciting trip with great results!Patrick Krolis: That is so true Faustus, there is a lot more to come my friend hope you want to be part of that as well!!
hope you want to be part of that as well!!| Jide Alakija from United Kingdom | 27 Apr 2008, 00:50 |
WOW! That's nice
Patrick Krolis: Thank you very very much Jide!!
latest comment
| Benjamin Amure from United Kingdom | 5 Sep 2008, 23:06 |
Lovely
Patrick Krolis: Thanks Benjamin, very interesting that this image was used in the newspaper with an article about my photography recently. The reporter also loved it.
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