I have another photo from this shoot of Barker, nude, frontally, which just got bumped for showing "female genitalia." While I feel that pic is beautiful, tasteful and classic, with its barely visible crotch, I DO understand the issues and reasons for such censoring. So, any of you who liked that pic, and want it, just write me here with your email address, and I shall email it!
This is my friend Barker, with her dog, Jack. I know, the names are confusing! We took this pic in a gorgeous setting, which is the oldest bar in Houston, Texas. (Spent a lot of time there kicking back the Guinness!) The lighting was gorgeous, and I used strictly ambient (existing) lighting, which I prefer for the natural look to it. I used a Mamiya C-330 with its 2-1/4" format, and Tri-X, 220 film. The pic is gelatin silver, and printed on agfa fiber-based paper, which has such a lush look. I scanned this pic on a Canon Pixma MP 160, and here it is, with zero female genitalia showing, and hopefully, is as tasteful as its predecessor was!
50 responses
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Jay Stockhaus gave props (26 May 2008):
Beautiful image.
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Laurie Search gave props (26 May 2008):
This is so nice!! Really lovely!!
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Jan Hoffman gave props (26 May 2008):
Amazing! It has such a strong classic feel to it.
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (26 May 2008):
Laura!! This is an amazing set of images!! Like something from the 20's or 30's...stunning work!
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William Moore gave props (26 May 2008):
LOL 'ol JPG didn't like the frontal one...try that one again at a different angle...this one is beautiful as well
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Frederic Frognier gave props (26 May 2008):
Awesome compo!
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William Moore said (26 May 2008):
you have a real photographers eye for lighting,props, etc....If i had a model i would really love that aspect of photography
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William Moore said (26 May 2008):
You do any dodging or burning? love the rim of light around her hair....gorgeous work
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Christophe Le Canne gave props (26 May 2008):
Excellent! Wonderful composition.
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Thad Zajdowicz gave props (26 May 2008):
Beautiful, and beautifully done!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (27 May 2008):
Beautiful B&W - like the dusty looking feel
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John Linton gave props (27 May 2008):
Great b&w.
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Gary Fudge gave props (27 May 2008):
Actually as much as I liked the other, this is delicious. I love the lighting and that Tri-X is to die for.
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David Swatton said (27 May 2008):
Stunning shot - this could be Brassai from 1930s Paris. Brava.
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (27 May 2008):
Fantastic composition! Love it
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Loree McComb said (27 May 2008):
This is really well done
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Lisa Slifko gave props (27 May 2008):
Excellent !! B&W suites this image perfectly.
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Nelson Campbell gave props (29 May 2008):
It is another stunner....i like the hint of brilliance in the corner of the eye.
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Kevin Kabuki gave props (2 Jun 2008):
A timeless image. You are a master of this type of shot
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Lee Henderson gave props (12 Jun 2008):
Nice image--very Lee Miller. :)
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Jesse Farrar said (13 Jun 2008):
A wonderful vintage look!
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Penny Nannini said (23 Jun 2008):
this looks like a movie scene from the 1920's
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (27 Jun 2008):
It is gorgeous, Laura. The lighting is great.
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Rachel Mckinnie gave props (14 Jul 2008):
Beautiful.
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Anne Mcginn gave props (2 Aug 2008):
SOOOo beautiful. Straight out of the 20s
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Anne Mcginn gave props (2 Aug 2008):
P. S. - this really is a masterpiece, my friend.
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Rebecca Kinzie Bastian gave props (3 Aug 2008):
I just love the atmosphere in this photo. Very moody and silent film-ish.
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Robert Armstrong gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Another great shot!
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Gregory Collins gave props (14 Aug 2008):
Wonderful photograph. I agree with previous, it looks and feels like the 1920's/
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Ditto 2 all the above as well. An absolutely stunning image & what gorgeous light & all else as well. It has a raw energy about it...it´s totally charged...great stuff... Very well done...
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dp * gave props (5 Oct 2008):
This is such a beautiflul shot and in theme, mho. dp
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Alexis Gerard gave props (29 Oct 2008):
Sadly I missed the previous entry, but I love this one
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Lynn H gave props (15 Nov 2008):
LOVE it!!!!!!!!
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Tony Edwards gave props (30 Dec 2008):
Really wonderful. Excellent Laura and great for this theme.
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Timothy Little said (21 Mar 2009):
Beautiful! the dog seems so bored with the humans which makes this even more interesting.
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Ævar B. Jak. gave props (6 May 2009):
Another perfect shot Laura, great light, composition and setup. Perfect for the theme. Love your work!!
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Bill de Iturrondo gave props (7 Jun 2009):
Nicley done, and perfect for the theme...
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fox gave props (24 Jul 2009):
I like the dog!
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StaceyJane gave props (6 Aug 2009):
Perfection. I LOVE this photo.
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John Linton gave props (5 Sep 2009):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
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elfriede fulda gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Fabulous B&W ,,,
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Carlos Aviles said (22 Sep 2009):
I loved that censored shot. It was very tasteful indeed. I've noticed a lot of censorship lately. Shots covered for no reason.
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (29 Sep 2009):
Nice, voted
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (2 Oct 2009):
gorgeous, dramatic, voted
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Paul Lavallee gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Back to vote! I really love the light in this one.
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Bhu Sullivan gave props (28 Oct 2009):
beautiful. Voted.
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CJ Schmit gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Beautiful and sexy shot!! Great work!!
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Robin Lerios said (11 Nov 2009):
Ahhhh, the capture of light is fantastic here. I feel the days of yesterday screaming to be heard once more. You've got my vote and then some! Can't wait to look through your work.
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Jason Platt gave props (11 Nov 2009):
lovelovelove this oh masterful one!
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Zerina Phillip gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Very beautiful...awesome composition.
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