2nefoto

Relatively candid photo for figured mature woman relaxing. Nikon d750 16-35 mm f4

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Very nice!!
Lovely young lady

2nefoto

Thank you for your early-morning reply

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

A pleasant eye opener
Full figured women have always been difficult for me to photograph nude and make the photo classy and sexy.

Stephan G

Sir Peter Paul Rubens is a good source.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

A good source for what?
Have you ever tried to find Models that resembles a Rubens subject?
They are not full figured !! They are fairly tall, small breasted, big hips and slender ankles.
If I could have found models with the build I would have tried to emulate Rubens work.

Stephan G

A start to see what can be done.

You have set a standard in your mind that affected your view of available models around you. Just look at your stated description.

The real issue is the stranglehold attitude as to what determines "beauty", especially in terms of naked bodies. The subject is replete with examples through the ages. The rationale runs a full gamut which does reach beyond this thread and venue.

My point is to give a start for those who want to work with a "Rubenesque" figure. We are not limited to the ideals of the 1600s. Nor are we anchored down with Twiggynesque models. (1960s)

Everyone has beauty regardless of size or shape. It is something that as photographers, we should appreciate and try to show whenever we can.

I do agree that there are no models fitting the general shapes of Rubens artwork. Never existed outside his mind. They were his interpretations to meet the standards of his time, and place. However, it does not mean that we have to limit ourselves to the standards declared in our time, and place.

Because Rubens had to work on "classic" Art to get around the "standards", we have to do better. I do hope that UHH will continue to allow for Photography, in general, as opposed to whatever "sells".

I support the presentation. It is done well.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

I disagree with your statement on Rubenesque figures, if I am trying to emulate his work it should look close to his work. Otherwise it would be my style

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Stephan G

Then, the likelier term would be to "mimic" than to "emulate".

I enjoyed my Comparative Art courses in college, years back. After roughly six decades, I still continue to learn.

The earliest female form I viewed was an actual Paleolithic "Venus" figurine at the Chicago Art Institute, years back.

Also one of the artists that piqued my interest was Tamara de Lempicka. ("Recent age".)

My point was and is that we should not straitjacket ourselves.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

If you say so, I don't consider myself in a straitjacket, one of these days maybe it will happen if not oh well.

Stephan G

I have already tried on a couple. I am right there with you. LOL

PhotoSteve Loc: South Carolina

The presentation of the young lady was both sexy and pleasant. The photographer has drawn our eyes to her face and more specifically her eyes. While she may be different than society's idea of the ideal sexy woman, you can see she is happy and confident within her own skin. To me, the picture was well done and beautiful art. If it were my wife, I would be proud to have that picture enlarged and printed. As my friend says "Big girls need love too"

Catnlion Loc: Arizona City, Arizona

While I like a lot of the models here there are those of us who really like the BBW women.

Frankly when I see some of the ladies here all I see is ribs and I start looking for BBQ sauce. I was thinking a while back a bottle of Hines 57 sauce would make a good prop for her.

KindaSpikey Loc: English living in San Diego

Nicely captured, but not my "cuppa tea"!