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Published: 2010-03-24 01:31:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 19815; Favourites: 894; Downloads: 0
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Gorgeous model, attractive pose, and good lighting. Considering that the title is Pause, the photo expresses it very well.
I like how the model’s expression matches the mood of the piece. We see grace and peace. Maybe since she’s facing the light with lips apart, we’re also expecting something from the left? From theatre and film we know that facing left (or moving left) implies some tension.
Only two minor distractions for me. Her feet draw my eye a bit more than I’d like. Maybe a bit too well lit, or maybe because she so utterly graceful from the ankles up, but her feet show strength and maybe tension -- mainly the back foot.
My other distraction is my own bias in art. I love images that convey a touch of story, symbolism, drama, or even ambiguity. Something that pulls me into an image, beyond its beauty.
In keeping with the photo’s “Pause” theme, I could be drawn in further with uneven lighting -- like less light from the rear. And something happening on the right -- not to distract, but to add to her presence and hint at why she paused. For example: a hand coming from the left and dropping rose petals suspended on the way down. Maybe where the hand and petals are ghostlike – something offered, remembered, lost, etc.
I can think of lots of ways the photo could be changed -- I’m sure we all could. But it’s beautiful and uncluttered. A wonderful statement, with no shortage of beauty and grace.
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There really wasn't meant to be a "Pause" theme while shooting. But dA forces us to put titles on our work, so that's where I landed for this one. 
I never knew about that theory that facing left = tension. My husband just explained it to me in more detail... and I can't say that I find it applicable for my own way of viewing things (in general), but I'm glad to have learned something new, so thank you!
And thanks for your thoughtful critique.
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1. I am not the photographer. I am the model.
2. If you do not like the pose or lighting, why not suggest ways to improve? A critique is nothing without something constructive. What you have said here does not help me or the photographer at all. I get the feeling you don't know better...
3. The community here seems to disagree with you. Over 100 favourites in a mere 12 hours.
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Are you that dense? Models like me have full legal rights to use photos depicting us for self-promotion. And you'll notice I made it clear who holds copyright - the photographer. Report it if you want; you'll be laughed at.
By the way, my profile clearly says model, and a glance at my portfolio should have been a dead giveaway that I'm a model. You aren't gaining any credibility here.
I'm getting the feeling you have no idea how to do "better lighting". Learn to give a critique. I'm not sure you even know what a critique actually is.
dA says: "The Critique system co-exists with the original comments system but provides a space that is designed for considered, thoughtful and RESPECTFUL criticism."
Your critique was not considered or thoughtful. You need some substance. Saying something is bad or good matters little if you cannot explain why and offer a suggestion for improvement. And no, "do it better" does not count. What are you, 8? Do you really think there is only one way to light a figure pose? How boring your life must be.
I turn on critiques because I enjoy a higher discourse. I gladly welcome critiques that criticise my work provided they can speak intelligently about the photograph. If they can't, I have no reason to assume they know their ass from their face when it comes to art nude photography.
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You said "your model", meaning you thought I was the photographer. Meaning you're at least a little dense.
I consider a critique, positive or negative, to have some intelligence. Yours had none. You did not "offer assistance to bad photography" as you did not suggest any assistance, even after I politely asked you to improve your critique by giving some intelligent reasons for your initial comments. You haven't a clue how to do so. Why not stop being all defensive and try to learn something about artistic discourse? Why not prove that you know something about studio lighting? I'd bet you don't know a softbox from a snoot.
I don't care at all whether some breast-obsessed dimwit with no concept of artistic lighting and posing favourites my work. Why on earth would that matter to me? I get work as a model around the world. All you seem to like is glamour. That is not what I do, even if you seem to think it should be what every model does so you can jerk off in your parents' basement. Glamour is all fine and dandy when done well, but guess what, there are other genres out there.
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This really is a wonderful balance between gentleness and power. Something in this speaks of strength. Well done!
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Just discovered this beautiful photo. Bravo to photographer and model.
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Perfect light in b&w and the all set is extremely beautiful!
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You is beautyful ! The photograph is a good one, too.
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hi
i am a digital tattoo artist and wanted to do a angel tattoo for the first time but need a stock that can be used to define the out lining curves of the figure....
request to use this image....ill refrence it and kindly can u send a larger resolution image, u can add signatures, watermarks and all or change colours contrast etc as long as the figure outlines remain sharp.
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i like the contrast b/w the model's well defined silhouette and the blurry backdrop.. very nice.
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Lovely - wonderful pose, use of light and shadow, tone, etc.
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Gorgeous pose! I so like your figure and you handle it so well!
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Critique? Surely you must be joking. Although I am not a photographer and know little about the technical aspects, this strikes me as an absolutely flawless and beautiful image. What is really funny is that there are zillions of images on DA that I wish I could find fault with. But not this one. This is a true work of art.
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Thank you so very much 
AJ does know his technical stuff, I can say that much.
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