monotonality

Two

2010-07-21T10:12:00.001+01:00

Two, originally uploaded by Andreas Øverland.

Post Grey

2010-06-27T12:25:00.001+01:00

Post Grey, originally uploaded by Greatestdancer.

Hands

2010-06-27T12:24:00.001+01:00

Hands, originally uploaded by Greatestdancer.

Satisfied

2010-06-22T22:47:00.001+01:00

Satisfied, originally uploaded by sweet_kimmy.

Enjoying the view

2010-06-22T22:45:00.001+01:00

Enjoying the view, originally uploaded by sweet_kimmy.

Wonderful use of lines and round shapes.

elements of

2008-09-23T23:33:00.001+01:00

elements of, originally uploaded by matt duke.

I am vert much fascinated about soft lighting. In this astonishing photo, it is both soft and well controlled. Notice the different intensities on the hand and on the body.

nati

2008-09-23T13:53:00.002+01:00

nati, originally uploaded by David Waldvogel.

This caught my attention in several ways. The strong and purposefully performed crop is awesome. It keeps facial expression but still keeps the photo fairly anonymous. I think that is good because then the viewer is left to add a persona to the photo by imagination. The unusual set up, looks like it was shot on a bridge, with the lines creating a great perspective in the background is really something to learn from. It is a bit "naked", but far from vulgar. Lighting is soft and pleasant. Seems to have been shot on an overcast day. Great work.

organdy #2

2008-09-22T19:16:00.001+01:00

organdy #2, originally uploaded by moonchild1111.

The soft light really enhances the notion of the thin fabric caressing the body. Also the level of nudity makes this something for the wall. A very pleasant photo to look at.

Pussy

2008-09-22T18:13:00.002+01:00

Cat, originally uploaded by David Waldvogel.

Well, it is a nice pussy, and even though it may not fit right into the category of this blog it is technically wonderful photo in my eyes. The short depth of field with the focus sharp on the right places, the soft light and the off-center composition. Great.

Jumpstarted

2008-09-22T17:39:00.003+01:00

Jumpstarted, originally uploaded by Thorsten Jankowski.

Wow. Full of energy and still elegant with the one light from above. The floor makes for a good feeling of perspective. The oily body creates hard highlights, perhaps indicating sweat or that the model is hot (like in temperature, also).

Persephone's Abduction

2008-01-26T20:00:00.001Z

Persephone's Abduction, originally uploaded by Carlos David.

Again an astounding outdoor artistic nude. The long exposure makes the water mimic the shapes of the female body. I think the composition could be a bit stronger, with some more space between the rock and the bottom of the photo. But it would have to be water, and not the river shore.

Marble Eve by Bongish

2008-01-15T11:36:00.001Z

marble eve, originally uploaded by bongish.

Wow. Here Bongish demonstrates how well simplicity works in photography. Just two pleasant curves, very well executed lighting and post processing gives this wonderful, sensual and bright piece of art. The process of composition in photography is very often a repetition of the step: cut away unnecessary stuff from the scene. All that is left is the main subject, and in many cases thats all you really want to photograph.

Mysterious hole

2008-01-15T00:05:00.001Z

0280, originally uploaded by Len's Lens.

This is one of my two favorite themes when it comes to artistic nudes: Artistic nudes in nature. In this shot the female softness is contrasted against the hard rock, but the round pleasant shapes are contained in both body and rock. The strange dark hole in the rock ads mystery to the scene, and it really keeps me staying with the photo longer. Technically I thing the contrast is a bit low in all parts except the hole area, and I wonder if that has been done on purpose. There are some really great lines within the photo to, leading the eye this-way-and-that, so you done miss any part or detail. Wonderful shot and great work.

First photo - The Tulip

2008-01-14T23:33:00.002Z

I kick of with a monochrome artistic nude that I've shot myself. This blog will be a collection of my favorite monochrome or black/white artistic nude photographs made by others. Enjoy :)