Model Torso


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Title     Model Torso
Photographer     willis/Willis (3,440) This user is an Administrator Send mail to this user
Portfolio     Fashion
Category     Fashion
Format     35mm
Film     Kodak Portra 160VC
Submitted     December 7, 2001 10:59:58 PM CST
Views     7,433
Rating     175 Thumb-up

I took this photo at a fashion photography class a the School of Visual Arts in New York. This model was particularly skinny, and I liked the way that her flat tummy contrasted with the wrinkles of her shirt and skirt. I'm not sure how I feel about the belly button ring. I also don't like the shadow in the background. I tried to remove it in Photoshop, but it looked really unnatural.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from fz8/Adam (8,452) Send mail to this user on December 6, 2009 9:18:56 PM CST (0)

It seems to me a perfect application of the "thirds" rule. Great skin tone, and the textures of the fabrics came out well too. Thanks for showing - Adam

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from clairejanine/Claire (52) Send mail to this user on May 2, 2007 1:36:10 PM CDT (0)

cropping good. contours good, which make for a very sexy pic. would be just a pic but you tend to start to imagine which gives it that SEXY. nice

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Non-conforming thumb-up    from arcbody/Sunghan (2) Send mail to this user on March 5, 2007 1:47:49 AM CST

Good

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Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up    from kyleeilerman/Kyle (25) Send mail to this user on January 17, 2007 2:39:11 PM CST

Love the color, the cropping, the angle, and the lighting. I love it!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from hygska/Helene (158) Send mail to this user on July 23, 2006 6:46:15 PM CDT (1)

I like it. Nice how each colour has it's own part in the picture, separating them in lines and forms.

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Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up    from hupix/Kourosh (10) Send mail to this user on May 30, 2006 1:54:15 AM CDT

I like it, it has a nice pose, and I think the shadow in the background is not that distracting, in fact it helps to give it dimension and depth

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Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up    from marsel/Marsel (79) Send mail to this user on January 8, 2006 1:50:51 PM CST

Hi Torso! You've got a very nice picture her, with good colors and light. The composition is exceptional, your idea with three colors like a flag is I think very original. Bravo!

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Non-conforming thumb-up Non-conforming thumb-up    from turksal/Salih (43) Send mail to this user on September 1, 2005 2:54:51 AM CDT

very good picture, I thing the model is very beutiful, if model is beautiful, the fhoto will be good. lighting are very good.timing is right obturater speed good

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Thumb-up    from skill52/Josh (119) Send mail to this user on January 18, 2005 10:07:01 AM CST (1)

very nice composition, don't know if its just the scan but lost a bit of detail on the skin, but colour saturation is good. that'll be a good choice with the Portra

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Thumb-up    from kijangputih/Bevarial (75) Send mail to this user on April 19, 2003 10:52:27 AM CDT (1)

nice image...........but the shadow a little bit disturbing for me, and the lighting too hard.-regards-

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from deleted65393/deleted (592) Send mail to this user on February 17, 2003 11:31:59 PM CST (-2)

I like it! Please take some time to critique my photos.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from zlatkounger/Zlatko (980) Send mail to this user on February 17, 2003 11:26:45 PM CST (1)

Very nice ... great colors and a super sharp pic ... way to go !

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from blackcat/Luis (26,324) This user is a Premium Member Send mail to this user on February 1, 2003 9:41:38 PM CST (0)

Great ALL Fabric shot/Natural and VIRTUAL!/All Fashion! I miss the model's face here/My idea!/Fine color contrast

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from sepol/Armindo (21,866) Send mail to this user on January 10, 2003 4:17:06 PM CST (0)

That's a detail and a sharp detail...

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 93978.v1/Helmut (2,210) Send mail to this user on January 10, 2003 4:16:24 PM CST (-1)

Very Good composition !

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from ake/Ake (1,125) Send mail to this user on January 7, 2003 9:04:31 AM CST (1)

Nice Eye of view, and great COmposition :)

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from mahoneyblake/Sean (1,237) Send mail to this user on December 23, 2002 11:35:20 PM CST (1)

VERY NICE COMPOSITION AND COLORS. THE BELLY RING ADDS A SEXY FEEL TO THE IMAGE.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from rw/Ronald (3,855) Send mail to this user on December 23, 2002 4:49:44 PM CST (-1)

nice :-)

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from rotalbar/Alberto (3,291) Send mail to this user on December 23, 2002 4:45:04 PM CST (-1)

Very nice

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from cholombeh/Majid (706) Send mail to this user on December 23, 2002 4:35:55 PM CST (-1)

Good idea

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from berndmayr/Bernd (15,868) Send mail to this user on December 21, 2002 6:37:18 AM CST (0)

Very well done! Don't mind the shadow in the background. It gives the background some structure without attracting the attention away from the model too much. I also like the contrast between the wrinkles of her clothing and her belly.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from norainwet/Makga (58) Send mail to this user on December 21, 2002 6:21:08 AM CST (-1)

Nice lines!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from kartben/Benjamin (753) Send mail to this user on December 18, 2002 7:19:21 AM CST (-1)

beautiful

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from paddybear10/Mark (619) Send mail to this user on November 12, 2002 6:23:31 PM CST (1)

Excellent shot, super colours, exposure. Shows that a great shot is always around, you just have to find it!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from lunabug/Ed (9,166) Send mail to this user on October 30, 2002 10:55:31 PM CST (1)

So Willis, this is where it all began. Great concept - the site -

As you note the shadow is a little distracting. The colors are good contrasting colors and accentuate the curves of the model. I too find the belly-button ring distracting, and often distasteful. Your lighting is very effective and the skintones pure and natural. Well done.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from markj913/Mark (8,415) This user is a Premium Member Send mail to this user on October 26, 2002 3:44:19 AM CDT (0)

I'm with you on the navel ring. Nice picture though...I particularly like the curves above the pants.

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Thumb-up    from uccemebug/Michael (1,983) Send mail to this user on October 9, 2002 11:31:08 PM CDT (0)

updated: 2002/11/12
I've upped my rating on this one after a second look. I would prefer to have an actual focal point in this one, rather than a collection of shapes and textures. Perhaps the framing is too tight?

My apologies for not leaving a comment with my first rating.


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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from lox/Antonio (553) Send mail to this user on October 8, 2002 11:31:36 AM CDT (1)

this is beautiful foto !!!!! You find nice place !!!!!!!!!!!! it was very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thumb-up    from liorvaknin/Lior (783) Send mail to this user on October 5, 2002 2:38:48 AM CDT (-1)

Hot Pic.well done! My pictures

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from myergreen/Myer (239) Send mail to this user on October 4, 2002 1:00:03 PM CDT (0)

Nice lines, nice colours. makes a nice composition out of very little, but lacks the oomph that would take me back to it repeatedly.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from fmacedo/Fernando (4,142) Send mail to this user on September 30, 2002 7:18:23 AM CDT (-1)

Good composition !

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 29386.v1/ivan (3,703) Send mail to this user on September 29, 2002 5:41:41 PM CDT (0)

BELLA INQUADRATURA SEMPLICE ED ESSENZIALE

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from pinnacle13/Taos J. (549) Send mail to this user on September 26, 2002 9:51:37 PM CDT (0)

Nice, but the skin looks a tiny bit overexposed to me. I like the composition and the belly ring adds interest.

Check out My Gallery if you get time. I would love to hear what you have to say.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from tomaszl/Tomasz (2,632) Send mail to this user on September 9, 2002 4:39:16 AM CDT (0)

Excellent photo. Great colors and composition.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from dubtown/Dan (152) Send mail to this user on September 5, 2002 12:26:19 PM CDT (-1)

Well done. I like this.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from steamfish/s (1,165) Send mail to this user on September 3, 2002 10:56:52 PM CDT (0)

cheap, simple and effective

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from canonian/Peter (161) Send mail to this user on September 2, 2002 11:03:30 AM CDT (0)

Great capture. Top-notch. Very good composition and a must-be sexy model. :)

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from klaum/Jeff (5,855) Send mail to this user on August 23, 2002 10:35:24 PM CDT (-1)

Very nice. Good work.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from witspi/Witold (1,663) Send mail to this user on August 23, 2002 7:51:49 PM CDT (-1)

nice girl

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from dixieleah/Dixie (152) Send mail to this user on August 13, 2002 11:23:58 PM CDT (1)

This is very nicely done Willis. The shadow is just a tad bit distracting. But....the composition is wonderful. Kudos!* Dix just a bit jealous of her flat abdomen*

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from vahan/Vahan (573) Send mail to this user on August 13, 2002 11:57:27 AM CDT (0)

Great color combination, simple topic. Could be a magazine cover.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 28082.v1/Ta (2,661) Send mail to this user on August 11, 2002 11:12:43 PM CDT (-1)

good....

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Thumb-up    from 7464.v1/DIck (20) Send mail to this user on July 27, 2002 8:44:37 PM CDT (-2)

:)

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from zoega/Jeppe (26) Send mail to this user on July 24, 2002 9:08:52 PM CDT (-1)

Very nice

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from hi5/Serguei (8,870) Send mail to this user on July 19, 2002 10:01:24 AM CDT (-1)

vey good photo

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 19460.v1/Blake (98) Send mail to this user on July 12, 2002 10:15:05 AM CDT (0)

love the style and lighting, cool.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from pollyanne/Milena Angela (1,751) Send mail to this user on July 1, 2002 2:13:29 PM CDT (0)

Nice body line, and the colors blended in very nice.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from muzen/Leo (6,162) Send mail to this user on June 29, 2002 9:38:25 AM CDT (-1)

Nice pic, nice composition

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from idlechic/j (158) Send mail to this user on June 29, 2002 1:02:30 AM CDT (0)

very nice display of color and texture. love the way you've cropped it.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 12027.v1/robin (64) Send mail to this user on June 9, 2002 4:52:16 AM CDT (-2)

cooooooooooooool pic, nice composition

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from alfacioppi/Giampiero (181) Send mail to this user on June 5, 2002 6:29:51 PM CDT (0)

I like this picture! Simple but very very effect...

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from salmonpink/Salmonpink (7,601) Send mail to this user on May 26, 2002 1:17:53 PM CDT (-1)

Excellent photo, great composition.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from derhvac/Dan (5) Send mail to this user on May 18, 2002 3:16:12 PM CDT (-2)

nicely done very sexy

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from sproket/Milo (2,562) Send mail to this user on May 13, 2002 1:48:43 PM CDT (1)

Like the navel manuevers. It almost looks like a photo divided into 4 distinct color areas. Nice shot.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from robbinmarie/Robbin (2,055) Send mail to this user on May 12, 2002 5:53:45 PM CDT (1)

Nice photograph. Hmm makes me wonder why you enjoy programming so much. Multi-talented person using both sides of the brain. I love the form and bold colors in this photograph. There are basically four shapes in this photograph, creates a strong graphical image. I like the ring,it creates an age timeline.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from simonia/Christina (2,823) Send mail to this user on April 30, 2002 8:50:37 PM CDT (-2)

Excellent!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from phototk/Tim (1,531) Send mail to this user on April 21, 2002 5:09:30 PM CDT (0)

I like the color combiation and the tight crop.

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Thumb-up    from sbourson/Stephane (3,342) Send mail to this user on April 16, 2002 5:14:06 AM CDT (0)

what a very good shoot ... my problem is to see the subject or find it. Perhap's too much color : 4 it's too much for me .. 3 or 2 help better to understand picture

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 2446.v1/Cory (52) Send mail to this user on March 27, 2002 4:42:50 PM CST (3)

this is an absolutely gorgeous image! this it's beautiful! the colors are great, the composition is sooo nice- i love how the whole image becomes all about the line created by where her shirt, belly and skirt end. the belly button ring doesn't bother me at all, but i can understand why it would bother others. this is beautiful, beautiful work.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from darwinwiggett/Darwin (913) Send mail to this user on March 27, 2002 12:10:21 AM CST (4)

Dynamic composition, complimentary colours, technically well done, it has an appeal that is hard to explain. I love the simplicity, the lines and curves, the abstract quality of it. I can see nothing to improve here

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from marinkirin/Marin (274) Send mail to this user on March 23, 2002 4:15:50 AM CST (1)

Very interesting photo.Nice composition and colors.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 2175.v1/Carrie (28,682) Send mail to this user on March 22, 2002 1:58:44 PM CST (-2)

Nice shot!

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Thumb-up    from 1586.v1/Ms (339) Send mail to this user on March 20, 2002 11:35:59 PM CST (-3)

Excellent photo!!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from skywalker707/Brandon & Robert (304) Send mail to this user on March 12, 2002 7:17:22 PM CST (0)

You proved without a doubt the midriff can be very erotic!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from robinson3194/Steve (1,659) Send mail to this user on February 25, 2002 5:30:43 PM CST (3)

A fantastic image. The belly ring adds intrest. I like the shadow as well it helps define the image. If you want to remove it in photoshop try making a path with the pen tool selecting the path then clone from top down. Personally I'd leave it as is. With out the shadow the image might appear a bit flat. good work, steve robinson

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from lurkinginsagas/a (1,749) Send mail to this user on February 24, 2002 9:31:58 AM CST (2)

the shadow doesn't bother me & i think the belly button ring adds to the photo. it's a different perspective & the colors are excellent.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from admiral/Kris (549) Send mail to this user on February 18, 2002 4:54:08 PM CST (0)

Excellent photo, great composition.

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Thumb-up    from mehmetarda/M.Gündüz (826) Send mail to this user on February 11, 2002 4:47:55 AM CST (-1)

interesting picture.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from xjasonx/Jason (223) Send mail to this user on February 1, 2002 7:09:42 PM CST (1)

Excellent. I love images that change the subject into something else. This stops being a portrait and turns into an almost abstract shot about shapes and vibrant colour. The belly button ring adds a great point of interest.

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Thumb-up    from langy/Paul (603) Send mail to this user on January 30, 2002 11:03:51 AM CST (2)

Cropping out the belly button does add to the image. It then turns the whole image into patterns as well.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from dangrover/Dan (815) Send mail to this user on January 22, 2002 4:18:47 PM CST (1)

Excellent photo. The background is perfect to offset the colors. The shadows add a nice dimention to the photo. Great work!

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Thumb-up    from brucemacneil/Bruce (3,231) Send mail to this user on January 17, 2002 4:22:39 PM CST (0)

Very fine image

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from detlefklahm/Detlef (3,824) Send mail to this user on January 14, 2002 10:08:47 AM CST (0)

I like she position of the body, skin makes this a bit sensual, the only thing that bothers me is how wrinkled the top is...if the material was smoother...what do you think?

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from mplonsky/Mark (21,090) Send mail to this user on January 11, 2002 1:20:39 PM CST (3)

Nice capture. The colors, exposure, and composition are excellent. I don't have a problem with the belly button ring or the shadow (which I think you handled quite well). What I like most about the photo is it's teasing effect. It makes me want to see more.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up Thumb-up    from sarablackburn/Sara (675) Send mail to this user on January 8, 2002 11:01:32 PM CST (2)

I think the belly button ring personifies and gives some charm to this photo.

Many things are working for this photo. The blue background is catchy and make the photo pop. The curve of her hips is very seductive and gives the photo attitude. The rolled up waist line (which she probably had to do because indeed, she is very skinny) is another personal touch that I like. The fact that both her pants, a shiny silk and her top, a rougher fabric, are different textures works well.

This photo makes me want to do 50 sit-ups!

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from 160.v1/Patricia (88) Send mail to this user on January 8, 2002 8:20:46 PM CST (3)

I think the colour work really well and the belly button ring adds a unique point of interest. Creates questions... Otherwise it would just be a flat stomach. Love the texture you've created by the folds in the fabric. I think the shadow helps define the image more. Otherwise it would look too flat and unrealistic.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from poorsaxon/Aron (354) Send mail to this user on January 5, 2002 1:50:30 AM CST (2)

I love it, it has a nice mood, and I think the shadow in the background is not that distracting, in fact it helps to give it dimension and depth.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from misterchippster/Chip (2,914) Send mail to this user on December 29, 2001 8:37:14 PM CST (5)

I like this picture Willis...maybe because I once took one very similar myself ;-) I like the colors, yeah I would like to see the shadow gone as well. Maybe burn in the belly button ring a bit more to give it more umpf. Maybe if you had had the light more straigh on it would have removed the shadows better. I like it all in all!

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Thumb-up    from billjones/Bill K (10,169) Send mail to this user on December 16, 2001 8:26:29 PM CST (2)

The shadow you wanted to remove, try the dodge and burn on the tool bar. I think you will like how it can help as opposed to cutting and pasting in a section. bill

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from tallyphotog/Ryan (2,003) Send mail to this user on December 14, 2001 9:03:05 PM CST (6)

I disagree with Brien, I think this shot works very well in color. As a major fan of color photography I feel a little silly knowing I work mostly in B/W. I think the color here really helps establish the difference in texture between the shirt and skirt. Again, I think the shadow in the background helps the shot from looking flat.

I think belly button rings are stellar, but up close they do look a little wierd, as does the shadow it casts.

This picture kind of reminds me of a German flag turned on its side. Very eeenteresting.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from ebrien/Brien (115) Send mail to this user on December 13, 2001 2:45:52 PM CST (6)

Willis, I like this quite a lot, actually. It reminds me of something musical. The curve of the model's side is similar to what I am going for with my own work with a cello. The resolution of the online image subdues the shadow that you don't like, so it doesn't really detract from my view. I think I'd like the image even more in black and white. --ebrien

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From luizcostalucaz/Luiz (2,509) Send mail to this user on January 11, 2004 4:46:11 AM CST

I like.

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