Monthly Shooting Assignment: March/April 2013 "B&W Nudes & Bodyscapes"

[StoneNYC]

Just a little *bump* interested to see more submissions

 

[ignatiu5]

First time submitting to the MSA. I've uploaded to the MSA gallery. It wasn't clear from the sticky whether that was more or less preferred over a thumbnail in this thread.

 

[StoneNYC]

First time submitting to the MSA. I've uploaded to the MSA gallery. It wasn't clear from the sticky whether that was more or less preferred over a thumbnail in this thread.

Thanks, either is fine, at the end of the time period I'll go through both and pick the winner, won't leave anyone out


~Stone

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[newcan1]

Wait a minute...I've been trying to follow this thread...skin, but it does not have to be human...so what about fur? Some non humans' skin is covered with it.

 

[StoneNYC]

Wait a minute...I've been trying to follow this thread...skin, but it does not have to be human...so what about fur? Some non humans' skin is covered with it.

If you want to shave your dog and take images of its skin go ahead, the topic is not hair... (Though humans with hair on them are acceptable of course) but you'll have to be really inventive to win an animal skin image over a human skin image. But let's not "split hairs" over this, it's probably cruel to shave your animal to post their skin so please consider that before your submission.


~Stone

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[viridari]

I just got my SUBSCRIBER badge yesterday and a kind soul directed me to this thread as something I might enjoy. Sounds like a fun contest!

 

[StoneNYC]

we've had some good recent submissions, and the second month is nearly over, 15 or so days left, so this is a little bump for final submissions!

 

[nsouto]

Been tremendously busy at work, only now had time to scan one from this Summer.
Yes, it's naked! Just not what you'd expect.

 

[StoneNYC]

Just a reminder, 2 more days!! get your submissions in!

 

[gandolfi]

ok I'll bite..

Don't know why theres so much talk and so few images... but here's a few.. (I'll submit them in my gallery later..)

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Male Figure Study



So I can't be accused of being NATO (No Action, Talk Only)

 

[StoneNYC]

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So I can't be accused of being NATO (No Action, Talk Only)

Is that you? Very cool


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[StoneNYC]

ok I'll bite..

Don't know why theres so much talk and so few images... but here's a few.. (I'll submit them in my gallery later..)

Thanks! Fantastic stuff


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[TheFlyingCamera]

Is that you? Very cool


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No, not me. A model I worked with a couple weeks ago.

 

[StoneNYC]

No, not me. A model I worked with a couple weeks ago.

Ahhh


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[StoneNYC]

OK, so the results are in... this was MUCH more difficult than I thought, especially with such a wide range of styles and techniques, there were a few really strong submissions by the same people, and other single images I found really provoking all in different ways...

I'm going to touch on a few, I won't include everyone, this is just the 8 tabs I have left, I still haven't fully decided... but I've got it down to 8...

Sly (there was a url link here which no longer exists) I love the contrast of the bright skin with the darkness of the sand, I find that really interesting.

Bertus, what can I say, you really contributed, it was great so see such a varying style between images, all truly amazing, (there was a url link here which no longer exists) personally, one of my favorite subjects, the beautiful pregnant form, I wish more women were brave enough to shoot while pregnant, I've only had 3 so far, only two in nude form, it's a huge honor. Your next work, this one (there was a url link here which no longer exists) I love the crisp nature and the harsh light, but with the sheer fabric adds texture and softness, very nice, and lastly (there was a url link here which no longer exists) I absolutely love this one, the softness of it all, it's just so peaceful and gentile, marvelous.

Gandolfi, your work is always truly amazing, this one (there was a url link here which no longer exists) as I've already said is truly spectacular... there's just so much going on here, so much to say, I can see you've painted with light in a few ways both in painting, light control, and burning and the way the scene is set, it's just so interesting, I would love to see more from this if this was indeed a whole set and not just one photo.

Barbara, I'm glad you gave this a try, this one (there was a url link here which no longer exists) is really fantastic! As I mentioned before, the way you chose to have light fall on your skin and used your subject as it is to truly create a scene, I would call this "the sands of time and dunes of wisdom" it's truly a whole life, character, shading, detail, would certainly be one of those images that viewed small would look one way and large would be a totally different image, just grand.

Ian, (there was a url link here which no longer exists) I couldn't argue that this is poise, pose, fashion, and the art of studio all in one. Simple and elegant, and professionalism and art and beauty all rolled into one.

Ignatius, I loved your girl behind the board, her form was interesting, but this one blew me away. (there was a url link here which no longer exists) I love the texture, the shadow, light, framing, it's both nude and skin and light but only implied nude which I think adds to the mystery and intrigue. Also I would like to say that because this theme was altered from nude to skin, that the way her ribs protrude truly highlights the skin factor, as it is stretched from rib to rib. But I LOVE the shadow detail, it's just really nice, and the smooth grain factor is super pleasing. I also love the tiny bit of fabric under her scapula, the texture in that is also really pleasing and perfectly in plane with the edge of the photo.

FlyingCamera (there was a url link here which no longer exists) this is so interesting, I think what strikes me most is the bold use of the underarm hair highlighted, it stands out but in a really intriguing way. I like how you've silhouetted his form but would have liked to see a little more light on his back, I can see there's fuzz there too and I think that would have added something perhaps? but it's really nice.

Between all the images, these two were my final decisions...

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It's a really really hard decision, but I have to say that because of the decision making process, I'll comment on one negative from each photo that bugs me before I tell you the winner

First, Barbara, I love this photo, I'm assuming based on your other submissions that you took this in your home near a window? I love the lighting and the upper left shadow falls so gradual and so gracefully, but the bottom right shadow is so abrupt and harsh it really takes away from the image for me, if not for that one detail, I would consider this image perfect.

Second Ignatius, just spectacular work. My one criticism on yours is the models hips, it's clear she hadn't drunk enough water and hadn't spent enough time out of her undies as there are remnants from the elastic on her front hip bone and lower on her side cheek, if she had imperfections in many places, it wouldn't be so bad, but with her otherwise perfect skin, it's a little distracting to see those lines, but aside from that, just super fantastic.

But alas I have the soap box/floor no longer and must give up my seat to the winner. And because I love the use of shadow in photos, it was really hard between these two, but I have to go with Ignatius as the winner, I just love the tones of this one, it's really quite pleasing.

Congrats!! So tell us, what will you be challenging us with?

Thank you everyone! it's truly been an honor to host this and I know I had a rocky start but I think it all worked out in the end

Be well everyone!

~Stone

 

[Bertus]

Congrats Ignatius!

- Bert

 

[ignatiu5]

Thanks, I'm humbled. I've shot with that model several times now and she's been a lot of fun to work with. She'll be tickled to hear the results.
As a slight reply to Stone's critique, while I have made the undergarment mistake in the past when shooting nudes, that's not the case here. Those imperfections are scars that I wanted in the photograph.

I'll come up with a theme for the next round shortly.

 

[StoneNYC]

Thanks, I'm humbled. I've shot with that model several times now and she's been a lot of fun to work with. She'll be tickled to hear the results.
As a slight reply to Stone's critique, while I have made the undergarment mistake in the past when shooting nudes, that's not the case here. Those imperfections are scars that I wanted in the photograph.

I'll come up with a theme for the next round shortly.

I was worried you would say they weren't lines, I couldn't tell for sure. Now that I know they are scars I like them


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[barbara ann]

"First, Barbara, I love this photo, I'm assuming based on your other submissions that you took this in your home near a window? I love the lighting and the upper left shadow falls so gradual and so gracefully, but the bottom right shadow is so abrupt and harsh it really takes away from the image for me, if not for that one detail, I would consider this image perfect."
Stone! Many thanks for your kind words. Yes, it was window lighting and I agree the shadow in the corner was distracting. I thought about cropping it out but decided the image would look truncated. No matter. I really enjoyed coming up with something that wasn't a nude but was still on topic. Now, on to Round and Round! I'm dizzy already! LOL

 

[StoneNYC]

"First, Barbara, I love this photo, I'm assuming based on your other submissions that you took this in your home near a window? I love the lighting and the upper left shadow falls so gradual and so gracefully, but the bottom right shadow is so abrupt and harsh it really takes away from the image for me, if not for that one detail, I would consider this image perfect."
Stone! Many thanks for your kind words. Yes, it was window lighting and I agree the shadow in the corner was distracting. I thought about cropping it out but decided the image would look truncated. No matter. I really enjoyed coming up with something that wasn't a nude but was still on topic. Now, on to Round and Round! I'm dizzy already! LOL

Ahh but were you nude when you took the pics? Lol


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