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Published: 2005-02-18 17:47:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 10573; Favourites: 277; Downloads: 2850
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Most of the time we don't show our real face, we hide behind a mask and create a facade, we don't want the world seeing our real face ... our soul... Behind our masks, we are hidden and protected until we're ready to show our true selves ... The greatest gift is to expose our souls, humble in our nakedness and be loved as we are ...thanks to *natashalyonne
Can't express how much i adore you. Without your help and time it would not be possible to bring these visions and ideas to life. You're much more than only a model, you're an inspiration, a big supporter ... and you become a friend. Thanks for your time, support and trust.technical: kodak elite chrome 100, slide scan
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yes, it's a scan from a dia, thanks
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beautiful. i love the reason behind the photo
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hmm..not sure about the red.
'masks' usually are more subtle.
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this is a feast for mine eyes. I love the composition, the idea behind it, the richness of the reds throughout. very very lovely.
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The red balloon has been proven through time to stir a kind of fascination... like it could almost be the possessor magical properties. There was a movie "red balloon"... and a song by nena (then a cover by goldfinger). Hmmm... and obviously your success is no exception to the phenomenon
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Girl, take off the shoes next time! Everything else is great.
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i was only the model you know 
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nice. so true, loving it but.. (i can't help but express my opinion/thoughts)
the greatest gift is also the scariest. you can't take being revealed (s/p is wrong i think) cannot be taken back. to be exposed, naked, open to all abuse, critizim. what could be scarier. such a thing could kill one's soul. to be told that what, who, everything you are is wrong is the worst punishment, the worst scar. that is why, i believe, so many people hide within a mask.
wow you made me really think.
thank you. amazing message, picture.
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reminds ne of "99 red ballons" by Nena!...looks awesome too
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Wow. I love how poetic your pictures are.. they truely do say a thousand words. It's beautiful.
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Brilliant. I just love the trash scattered about her. Might I suggest you remove that Artist's Comment? It's rather suggestive, no? It's up to you, but I think this would be even better if I could sit here and think about everything you laid out.
Anyway, great photo. Love the red dress + red balloon, and the setting is just fantastic.
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Above and beyond this is my absolute favourite series from you so I am always more than happy to see you submit another piece from it (even though I am very late in commenting on it).
Again you've managed to capture her in such brilliant lighting which absolutely makes this piece. The idea of the red balloon obstructing her face from the viewer is very intriguing, and one would almost expect it to weaken the piece but it does exactly the opposite.
And thank you for still using film, I think that always pushes photographers a lot further than digital, forces them to be much more selective and careful when shooting.
A phenomenal piece.
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all technical considerations aside... it just speaks to me.
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amazingly true.
the statement you are trying to make is backed by the way the photo is taken.
bravo
-nina-
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it makes me think of a superbe french film.. "le ballon rouge" (the red balloon)
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"I met a little girl and what she said was something beautiful: 'to give your love, no matter what' is what she said..."
-RHCP
Sorry, this just reminded me of that all of a sudden. ^_^
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Wow, I like the contrast of setting and subject
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Wow, this picture sends shivers down my spine. I love the background, the choice of color for the dress and the balloon. It makes her stand out. Absolutely great. You have very good photographs. :
Bi bi,
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Great galloping mood Batman - this strikes a helluva chord! Sumptuous lighting and delicious composition. Well done.
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nice shot, i like the colors and the concept. great light source. very cool great job
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*bows to the master* Wow... I mean... W.O.W
You rock. You're the best. I love the tones, I love the theme, I love the execution. I plain ol' love it.
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this is beautiful...the light creates a wonderful leading line...the graffiti and bits of trash pattern the color of her dress and of the balloon...and my favorite...the shadow of what could be a face on the balloon. this is pure magic.
what a beautiful, serene and almost surreal effect.
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Superb lighting, composition and colors! I love the concept, even more so that it is done simply.
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Awesome shot, great perspective. Good choice for a model too. It's.. just.. right.
Nice work.
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ch4rky
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der lichtstrahl sitzt echt mal perfekt und auch das model sieh echt toll aus!
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I love so much this shot. Because it is not usual. You're far away from all these people shooting nice girls in trashy environments "just because it's in", or for the nice contrast between a pretty face and a sad wall. Here everything gets well together. I don't even ask myself, as I usually do "what does she do here, why does she have high heels in such a place".... the light enhances the surroundings, and they are at the same time ugly and beautiful, just like your idea. She is not excessively well dressed, just like any next-door-girl, and the balloon she uses as a mask, with this dress, gives a feeling of countryside, youth and innocence.
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i love metophoric and thought provoking images. the subtlety and the hues in this image are really wonderful. I also like the contrast of beauty within the dark and dirty area.
Great concept!
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alle deine bilder sind toll, doch das hier ist mein liebling. vermutlich wegen dem roten kleid! nee, es ist das licht und die schΓΆne unbekannte in der drekigen umgebung.
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A piece that have a hidden story.
A piece that express feelings
A piece that we can feel
and its a peice that we cant tell.
It blows!
.Very well done !
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ahh you know how i love this series. the light creates so much of the expression here. great photo.
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Amazing shot I love the description behind the shot too. I also really like how you used the balloon to hide her face nice work!
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Amazing
I love the lightning and atmosphere
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this is really really fantastic, the light is perfect, the colours, just simply fantastico!
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Very interesting! The balloon's a great idea.
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