Great pics! He’s one of the best! When his album featured him glammed up with an open shirt, it hurt his reputation. It was a throwaway moment that his photographer suggested.

I really hope the disease doesn’t affect him too much

John

Very nice results given the limitations you described earlier.

You’re my new hero; not only did you attempt this as a novice but an 81 yo
One to boot!!

Very well done

Paul

[quote=Timmers]It is of great interest to me your comments.

Tim;

Another great set! I especially love the pool shot. It really works for me on so many levels, I need to revisit it and take a closer look as to why I'm drawn to this (besides the obvious reasons of course)

And not only do you provide me inspiration, you also throw in occasional technical specs regarding how an image was conceived and shot- valuable for me!

Thank you
Paul

[quote=dpullum]"Serena in the kiddy pool." and a photo of her as a 6 month child in a similar pool... One pure the other not? I will ask my Baptist minister in small town south for a decision and a full discussion for my edification. Perhaps a Sunday Serman subject with large poster behind him... now that would be interesting~!!!

dpullum;

Your posts are always enjoyable, funny and thought-provoking

Pls keep doing what you're doing!

Paul

[quote=Timmers]This is a teaser as there are several in the set.

I needed this to be serial as there are multiple sets of ideas being presented.

"Clutter' as many tell me is NOT an issue. I know there are some who love to do simplistic images and by now I think most who have seen my work will understand that is not my "cup of tea".

Very nice image (as usual) I'd love to attempt this genre of photography but besides finding willing models, my biggest hurdle is not having any idea how to photograph someone without falling into cliche mode (I'm in no position to criticize ANY attempt at this art form since the photographer has at least found a willing model, it's just not something that interests me)

Your nude photography is so different from what I usually see. Truthfully, I didn't quite understand it at first (in retrospect, I guess that was because you weren't presenting work I've seen over and over) but now I get it, thanks to your above post.

I find myself saying that even if I had a willing model, I wouldn't have any idea how I would want to photograph her and to me, that's extremely frustrating.

Thank you and please keep doing what you're doing.

best,
Paul

[quote=Timmers]Where the rear of the studio ends and the fence begins. Just enough space to fit that petit Starena in.

I enjoyed your backstory "almost" as much as the models. Very nicely done and inspirational

Paul

Very nice! I especially like #3 and #4. Thanks for sharing

Paul

These are great. Truly love your work

Paul

That lens is not designed for ff cameras. Also, It's a newer design, being an AF-P lens. It would work perfectly on a D7500, not so much on a ff D810

Paul

I've had great experiences with both MPB and KEH.

good luck
Paul

Very cool, and informative. Thanks for posting this.

Congrats on your Z9. It sounds like you're enjoying it! I just can't get over the fact that you sold 15 or 16 lenses and kept 6. If my math is correct, that's 21 or 22 lenses! I cannot imagine owning and using that many lenses. This is in no way a criticism. I think it's great that you can pick and choose what you sell and what you hold onto now that you have the Z9.

I own a Z50 and the 2 kit lenses. A full frame Z camera is just not in my budget right now. I've heard great things regarding the "S" line of Z lenses compared to their F mount counterparts. It's nice that you're not really seeing a difference between your F mount and Z mount lenses.

Please keep us posted and best of luck to you with your Z9!

Paul

@dpullum; That was very funny, and thanks for that link! What actually remind me of Weston's nudes besides the pose was the edge lighting. It's that bright background "competing" with the model's skin.

I'd love to hear from the OP regarding how this photograph was lit and the post processing used. There is also a beautiful glow to the model's skin.