Exhale: Based off of the growing need to achieve a thing called "perfection". As humans were growing to learn to try to fit this impossible mold that we ourselves have created through...

Apmdreamer

Based off of the growing need to achieve a thing called "perfection". As humans were growing to learn to try to fit this impossible mold that we ourselves have created through the media and celebrities and
All of this glitz and fake glamour. But this need to become someone else, someone who seems to be "perfect" becomes toxic. So in this photo were she is doing something that is otter viewed as toxic or bad she's ironically finding a way to release the pressure and toxic mess that has grown beneath the pearl facade. All critique is welcome as always :)

Pictxterowner 3 D sbs

Apmdreamer wrote:

Based off of the growing need to achieve a thing c... (show quote)

:thumbup:

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like the idea you have. The pole (or whatever it is on the left of the photo is a bit distracting. I also think that the one shoulder is a bit bright. Finally, and not making any judgment on smoking itself, the smoke does not really add anything to the portrait. I do, however, applaud your attempt to take a portrait of a lovely model that is definitely "outside the lines". This kind of thinking will certainly serve you well. Looking forward to more posts.

Charmdragon Loc: Plymouth, Massachusetts

Your explanation and picture are interesting and evoke attention. Yet, if the concept is for the picture to tell the story, then there seems to be something missing to make the connection (perhaps a background or some point of reference). I look forward to seeing more develop from this.

GWR100 Loc: England

Love the idea, but I feel it would have more impact if the grey pole on the left were removed, what do you think AD

Geoff

Apmdreamer wrote:

Based off of the growing need to achieve a thing c... (show quote)

Apmdreamer

Pictxterowner wrote:

:thumbup:

:-D

Apmdreamer

ebrunner wrote:

I like the idea you have. The pole (or whatever it is on the left of the photo is a bit distracting. I also think that the one shoulder is a bit bright. Finally, and not making any judgment on smoking itself, the smoke does not really add anything to the portrait. I do, however, applaud your attempt to take a portrait of a lovely model that is definitely "outside the lines". This kind of thinking will certainly serve you well. Looking forward to more posts.

Thank you!! I do agree with you that curtain should be removed! I butted heads with my art teachers for a long while with that!!

Apmdreamer

Charmdragon wrote:

Your explanation and picture are interesting and evoke attention. Yet, if the concept is for the picture to tell the story, then there seems to be something missing to make the connection (perhaps a background or some point of reference). I look forward to seeing more develop from this.

I defiantly agree with what your saying. You are absolutely right. From now on ill leave it to the viewer to see if they might get the concept :) thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it is deeply appreciated!

Apmdreamer

GWR100 wrote:

Love the idea, but I feel it would have more impact if the grey pole on the left were removed, what do you think AD

Geoff

I think your right Geoff! Ill give it my best to remove it :)thank you so much!

Apmdreamer

GWR100 wrote:

Love the idea, but I feel it would have more impact if the grey pole on the left were removed, what do you think AD

Geoff

I think your right Geoff! Ill give it my best to remove it :)thank you so much!

amehta Loc: Boston

I wonder what would happen if you put your "caption" as a comment a few minutes after you post the picture, letting us view it both "unfiltered" and then with a sense of your intent?

Apmdreamer

amehta wrote:

I wonder what would happen if you put your "caption" as a comment a few minutes after you post the picture, letting us view it both "unfiltered" and then with a sense of your intent?

Oh my gosh!!! You are a genius!! Thank you so much! That's a wonderful idea!

amehta Loc: Boston

Apmdreamer wrote:

Oh my gosh!!! You are a genius!! Thank you so much! That's a wonderful idea!

Finally, somebody here sees my genius!!! :lol: :lol:

Hankwt Loc: kingsville ontario

Apmdreamer... you have definitely come up with a style .... perhaps a bit dark and moody but nevertheless interesting , I do enjoy .

Apmdreamer

Hankwt wrote:

Apmdreamer... you have definitely come up with a style .... perhaps a bit dark and moody but nevertheless interesting , I do enjoy .

Well I must say I am rather dark and moody XD thank you very much!! Adorable duck avatar by the way :)