DenisSm's Photoblog
Cross
Posted by DenisSm (Prague, Czech Republic) on 23 May 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
This is one of pictures, where i used cross, so i think i will call it cross serie :-). i don`t know exactly why, but i have feelings sometimes to capture cross with the parts of body
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Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
I think you may ruffle a few feathers with some people showing this, but I say so be it !!!
Because this image is outstanding Denis ! Compositionally it is perfect and you are a true master of lighting ! Sure, the subject matter may be controversial to some, but perhaps that's why I love it, it's provocative, it makes you think...
And I say: all the power to free speech and free artistic expression !!!!!
cheers
Roman
23 May 2009 3:11pm
@Roman: Thank you, Roman for your comment.
It`s cross and body, nothing controversial from my point :-) and if yes, so it is not picture but our something in our minds. Did you read about practices in some Ireland schools, that was published in these days ? I think that my picture is pure innocence matched to that. And if still it is provoking picture, than well, i like to do it :-))
Stef67 from in my head, France
pureté de l ensemble et non chemin de croix, j adore ^^
23 May 2009 4:18pm
XaviH from Badalona (almost Barcelona), Spain
Denis, your are walking on the edge with this picture. I admire not only your artistic talent, but also how keep your creations beyond the standard conventions. Now, talking about the photography, absolutely outstanding, both for the absolute mastering of lighting and composition and for the breaking conceptual proposition. I'm really impressed.
23 May 2009 4:33pm
@XaviH: Thank you Xavi for your comment and excuse my for the late answer.i`v been away. I always walking on the edge, not only pictures. you know a bit of adrenalin always can help you be better :-). I am glad you like picture.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is absolutely beautiful. As with all your images, this is very creative too. Love it.
23 May 2009 4:35pm
Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
Hi Denis, you got my curiosity perked up about this Ireland schools topic, was it published on the net somewhere?... if so, point me to it, I'm always interested in controversial stuff like that...
cheers
Roman
23 May 2009 5:55pm
@Roman: here is one story :
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-ireland-catholic-abuse,0,1052525.story
or just type to goodle ireland+catholic+school and you`ll get all other relevant news.But I warn you Roman, it`s more like horror than controversial .
Denny
Anthony Thomason from Phoenix, United States
Once again, great lighting and nice tones. I, very much, like the boldness of this image. Although I must question your innocence comment to Roman. What is the connection that you see between the cross and this particular body part? I agree that there are perceptions and shadows that exist in our minds - however they were planted - that shape our response to an image such as this. Now, I love Jesus and I love coochie, so I ain't mad at'cha! Is it as simple as that or does your concept run deeper? See, you are doing a great job of sparking communication.
Very nice work!
-Peace
25 May 2009 6:41am
Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(old Pembroke Dock boy,Wales), Germany
Great lighting and very well composed.
25 May 2009 9:41am
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
cracking image, Im not getting drawn into the religious thing, the basic shape of a cross, has since prehistoric times been employed in almost every culture throughout the
world and all the roughly similar shapes of cross symbols have wildly different meanings. the cross variously symbolised health, fertility, life,
immortality, the union of heaven and earth.
25 May 2009 7:08pm
Janine Kelly from kitchener, Canada
Daring! Provacative! and Completely Mind Blowing!
i love what you do with the human form!
26 May 2009 4:11am
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
This took me a second - wow. Fabulous light on this (and I have a bunch of 'catching-up to do) - wonderful work, Denis.
26 May 2009 5:55am
Johannes from Feldkirch, Austria
i like the mix of low key, eroticism, violence and a touch of fetish in this picture. Very, very well done!
26 May 2009 11:28am
Srujan Chennupati from Hyderabad, India
Your presentation is as beautiful as your shots. The one thing that I always love about your shots is the sense of creativity in the presentation of the pictures. Lovely shot.
4 Jun 2009 10:17am
@Srujan Chennupati: Thank you for your comment, i am glad, you like pictures :-). Thank you
vz-nostalgia from United States
one of your best, Denny. Nothing extra. Not a thing. Every bit is essential. That's the way I like it. :-)
5 Jun 2009 10:09pm
Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
I can't add much more to the excellent commentary above: but I am really struck by the lighting, and how well this is composed. It's a fantastic image. Great job!
6 Jun 2009 5:44am
Ti from Alpharetta, United States
I think Viktor deliberately left out what he really meant:
"That's the way, un hum, un hum, I like it."
7 Jun 2009 1:11am
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
Your images are always beautifully executed. You may bring out controversy and dialog to this blog but you are first and foremost ,wonderfully creative! Keep up the good work.
9 Jun 2009 6:07am
@Emilio Garcia: Thank you. Emilio :-). I appreciate your comment as awlays
Keith from Regina, Canada
Such symmetry and suttle sin. I almost didn't recorgnize what was in the background there. Very nice. We're missing you lately. So few posts. Keep 'em coming!!
10 Jun 2009 8:06am
Shar from Regina, SK, Canada
I am late in visiting this one, regretfully! This is wonderfully lit and controversal too! I like it and look forward to seeing you post again soon!
15 Jun 2009 2:52pm
kevin from Ireland
Denis great work. Where are you? Only holidays I hope!....Post soon
20 Jun 2009 9:10pm
Stef67 from in my head, France
thinks denis fort your comment on my "et la lumiere fut", j ai pensé à toi sur celle ci^^
29 Jun 2009 4:41pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
My, my, Denis - you do light up my life. Great light control here.
30 Jun 2009 6:15am
Daniel Herrera Erro from Barcelona, Spain
I think i have a picture somethin like this one some where is a good shot (polemico) =)
30 Jun 2009 7:44am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
An interesting composition. I wonder why but it evokes me Madonna, the singer
2 Jul 2009 8:22pm
@Calusarus: :-) true is, it`s not madonna, but i bet it would be fine to have photo session with her :-).
Ti from Alpharetta, United States
What's happening, my man? Still collecting more subjects or the cops raided your studio? :-)
6 Jul 2009 2:25am
@Ti: Summer came to our country, so i am spending a lot of time outside house working garden or lazy sleeping in pool :-))
Ti from Alpharetta, United States
So you ARE collecting materials by the pool side...can't wait 'till Winter is here to see you "get to work" and feed the hungers - us! :-) Enjoy your life my friend!
11 Jul 2009 2:21pm
@Ti: oh Ti, you know, from time to time i need collect :-)), and honestly, better collecting than sitting behind screen during these hot days :-))
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