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Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36854537 18+

Too much, perhaps?
Opinions, reactions, criticism, etc. Thank you. smile

Sep 05 14 05:28 pm Link

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Nom de Plum

Posts: 65

Spokane, Washington, US

The angles are very interesting.  Too much?  Depends on what you're going for.  If you want suggestions, i think you should do a bit more editing to it...it seems a great image to go a bit more abstract or even macabre with.  I'd say it's an excellent starting point for some exploration in that regard.

It's your art, and it's an interesting image.  Kudos.

Sep 05 14 05:40 pm Link

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WCR3

Posts: 1414

Houston, Texas, US

Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one. Here's mine:

1. Model's left hand in defensive posture (palm out) but the rest of the image doesn't suggest defense.
2 Right hand fingers too spread, not graceful; wrist bent too far, looks "broken."
3. Too much emphasis (lighting and pose) on vulva; odd view of left buttock from front.
4. Background would be better either darker or white.

Sep 05 14 07:53 pm Link

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GER Photography

Posts: 8463

Imperial, California, US

I like it. It's dramatic and nicely lit. It is a bit vulvacentric, but I like that kind of thing even though I don't shoot much of it.:-))

Sep 05 14 08:11 pm Link

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In frame

Posts: 246

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

very frankly ,,,,,,I like it and even better ,,,its an amazing looking model and the pose and the use of the body and hands is wonderful ,,, seeing a vagina does not distract me from the beauty of the whole image ,,,well done ,,,
johnk

Sep 05 14 08:32 pm Link

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LA StarShooter

Posts: 2730

Los Angeles, California, US

I would suggest that you do not do anything more. It has good tonality and it is more visually interesting with the dramatic pose of the model than a lot of nudes. It really stands out.

Sep 05 14 08:40 pm Link

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Random Image

Posts: 335

Pocatello, Idaho, US

My first thought was "Ewwww".

Its truly art, and makes me think, but it seems a far cry from your more surreal work; but not to my liking.

Sep 05 14 08:43 pm Link

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F O R B E S

Posts: 576

New York, New York, US

I'm not really a fan of the lighting or the way the fingers are spread open. Looks a bit awkward. But back to the lighting, I'm guessing you used multiple lights to light the subject? I think just one light would of worked better. Would of created better looking shadows on her. Also I think if it was a black and white image, it would of been stronger.

Sep 06 14 12:38 pm Link

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RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

i like it

Sep 06 14 03:32 pm Link

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Mark C Smith

Posts: 1073

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For my tastes the pose is just a little too far into "awkward" territory.

Sep 06 14 05:53 pm Link

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JAE

Posts: 2207

West Chester, Pennsylvania, US

I am thinking it might be better if her right leg was positioned in another way.  Although I am not too sure what I would do exactly without having the model tip over. The first thing that struck me while looking at the image is everything is bent in an odd and interesting way, and then the one leg is just straight and ordinary.  Just a random thought.

Sep 06 14 07:40 pm Link

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Darkcloud Creationz

Posts: 100

Pitman, New Jersey, US

It differs from the normal static shots that are all over the place. It catches your attention and makes you form an opinion. To me that's what art is all about. It doesn't matter if the viewer likes or dislikes it as long as it makes them think.

By the way, I happen to like it.

Sep 06 14 07:54 pm Link

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Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Thank you!

Sep 06 14 08:59 pm Link

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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS

Posts: 579

Pomona, California, US

WCR3 wrote:
Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one. Here's mine:

1. Model's left hand in defensive posture (palm out) but the rest of the image doesn't suggest defense.
2 Right hand fingers too spread, not graceful; wrist bent too far, looks "broken."
3. Too much emphasis (lighting and pose) on vulva; odd view of left buttock from front.
4. Background would be better either darker or white.

I disagree completely..

For me, it looks as though everything was done for a reason..
It looks kinda like an artist performance art (like dancing)
It has a mid 60's vibe to it, with the tone and lighting.
The hand and arm posing looks as though she is ready to do something, like get into another pose..

Sep 07 14 09:37 am Link

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Garry k

Posts: 30129

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Its a bit too much for my tastes

Sep 07 14 12:03 pm Link

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T Smalls Photography

Posts: 143

Bakersfield, California, US

I like it, I'd like it more if her face was in less of that shadow.

Sep 07 14 12:05 pm Link

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Marin Photo NYC

Posts: 7348

New York, New York, US

Works for me! It's definitely your style. It's a bit shocking, a bit controversial.

Sep 07 14 12:12 pm Link

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sospix

Posts: 23769

Orlando, Florida, US

Certainly works for me  .  .  .  I enjoy your pushing the limits of form, lighting and finishes  .  .  .  you've turned her into a beautifully abstract form, the nudity, and blatantness becomes secondary to the overall visual  .  .  .  Picasso would have been intrigued  .  .  . 

SOS

Sep 08 14 08:31 am Link

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David Stone Imaging

Posts: 1032

Seattle, Washington, US

In frame wrote:
very frankly ,,,,,,I like it and even better ,,,its an amazing looking model and the pose and the use of the body and hands is wonderful ,,, seeing a vagina does not distract me from the beauty of the whole image ,,,well done ,,,
johnk

+1

It's unfortunate the model took her port down.  I would have liked to have seen some of her other work.

Sep 08 14 09:04 am Link

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HarryL

Posts: 1668

Chicago, Illinois, US

Though few things are not right on this image (1) right hand over the head distracting

The angle of the pose not my fav. If I'm you I would retry

Harry

Sep 08 14 09:20 am Link

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Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

David Stone Imaging wrote:

+1

It's unfortunate the model took her port down.  I would have liked to have seen some of her other work.

If you look in my port, you will find a few more of her, if you're interested.

Thanks,

Jorge

Sep 10 14 01:27 pm Link