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I am trying to catch up on responding to all of the lovely comments. Thank you all so much for your patience!!

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Please keep comments respectful (to me, and all the models here on DA). Ignorant comments regarding anorexia will likely be hidden, and those making the comments will be blocked. I don't mind negative criticism, but please keep it constructive. Thank you so much for your attention to this, and thanks to all of you who have left helpful and constructive comments.
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Model: Me [link]

© 2012 Keith Small

Studio 10.2- Owings Mills, Maryland.

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Submitted on: October 21, 2012
Image Size: 477 KB
Resolution: 800×800
Mature Content: Yes

Views: 114,243 (43 today)
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Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D700
Shutter Speed: 1/250 second
Aperture: F/13.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Taken: June 17, 2012
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows

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Critique by ~Yenrx Oct 26, 2012, 3:22:10 PM

My first impression of the piece was that the form chosen shows an excellent amount of kinetic energy reminiscent of a piece by Caravaggio while showing the human form in fantastic detail like a Michelangelo. The vision that comes to mind on a second look, while adding the earlier impressions is of a Dryad in the Greek Myths; seducing lonely travelers and ignorant gods. I feel that, this to, has some story being told. Whatever the case, the outcome is one of pure emotion. The emotion is hard for me to place, though I have a feeling it is more satisfaction then anything else. For the self or for another becomes the question, more so as the viewer can see what looks like a small smirk from the model in question.

Dangerous, seductive, impressive. Well done in all forms.

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Critique by !GeminiLiam Oct 22, 2012, 2:25:49 PM

This is why I joined and remain in Deviant Art, the opportunity to be humbled by stunning work like this. There is a ballet like movement and structure which is wonderful to behold. Your stance, body movement and especially the deeply contemplative look on your face are almost zen like. The movement could also be Tai Chi or contemporary dance move. Your use of your arms in openness yet also protection add a story and the movement of your hand and fingers on your outstretched arm is the soft enticement of piano keys in symphony. Comment on your body weight or sexual seductiveness is to completely miss the point of this brave picture. Your shape, form and muscular definition is a study in the beautiful machine that is the human body. It is all wonderfully softened by the sensual femininity of your hair and use of background and light accentuates the whole and draws us naturally along the picture. In my humble opinion this picture is iconic, disregard the ignorant , or narrowly directed comments, All great art has suffered in the hands and minds of the ignorant or narrow minded. This is art, beautiful, contemplative and modern. I am privileged to view it and there is joy in my heart in knowing art is moving, growing and changing. Be very, very proud of this piece.