HOME | DD

IanStruckhoff — Crow Witch - Ayame

Published: 2007-08-21 01:15:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 29265; Favourites: 290; Downloads: 163
Redirect to original
Description

This is one of my favorite photos ever. It features one of my best models, Ayame, perfect in the role. This is an ongoing series, which you will see here variously titled "Crow Girl", "Huginn", and "Muninn".

What's really cool is that this character went from roleplaying games, then evolved through the story I've been telling in the photos, and is now the core character of my comic book Huginn & Muninn from #BlackLabelComics with art by :devjonathanwyke:.


It's interesting to me that, even after quite a long time, this is far and away my favorite photograph ever, and is very well-received by many of the people who I have shown it to, but it isn't particularly popular on here.

With the new policy of allowing artists to suggest themselves for DDs, this is the one I would put forward-- but I think that policy is for people who have had trouble getting noticed, which isn't a problem I have had.

This image was in my first show, it is on the flyers for that show, it is on my business cards, it is even my desktop background. I like it a lot. heh.

The most common response, and certainly my strongest, is that this image looks like a movie poster. I find myself saying "I wish I could see the movie that this poster is for!" I think that detachment is what allows me to be so (immodestly) fond of this image.


X: This photo is featured in my first book, "X". For more information, or to order, visit this [link] .

AFFORDABLE POSTER Send me a note to order a 18" x 24" poster of this image for just $12 plus $5 shipping.
Related content
Comments: 61

ShadowRoselia [2011-09-06 14:46:49 +0000 UTC]

I like the way shadows hide half her face, very mysterious....

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to ShadowRoselia [2011-09-06 15:32:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

ShadowRoselia In reply to IanStruckhoff [2011-09-06 15:34:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^-^

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

VelCake [2011-05-17 15:48:02 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic. Really powerful shot

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to VelCake [2011-05-17 15:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! It means a lot when people comment on this one, since it's one of my two personal favorites of all of my work. (And it's the one with no bewbies.)

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

PJ464 [2010-10-10 23:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to PJ464 [2010-10-11 17:20:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. This one is a personal favorite of mine.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

mastersphotography [2010-08-12 12:57:08 +0000 UTC]

absolutely gorgeous! i can see why its your favorite! she captures u and draws u in! well done!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to mastersphotography [2010-08-12 13:54:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

mercedesbird [2009-08-11 21:12:01 +0000 UTC]

Definitely amazing, and I love the slight bit of warm color in the background as a contrast.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to mercedesbird [2009-08-11 21:25:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

one-of-the-wolves [2009-07-24 04:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Hey, mr. X, that's a beautyfull one!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to one-of-the-wolves [2009-07-24 11:47:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

illusorya [2009-04-19 07:56:53 +0000 UTC]

I really light the effect of dark and light..... She's misterious...
Beautiful!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to illusorya [2009-04-19 13:51:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

dfw-boy [2009-04-18 10:30:29 +0000 UTC]

I'm really digging what you've done here!

I think your theme has been caught wonderfully. You've caught that mysterious look very well, the light and shadow play on Ms Ayame's face adds a real dimension of someone otherwordly, but none-the-less someone who is an outcast, or perhaps even evil.

The costuming is rather clever too! I love how it feels so pieced together, again adding to that notion of an unstable outsider. The bluish tinge to the knife is quite a nice touch (Crow's and Magpies are known to have an obsession for the colour blue! At least I THINK Crows do as well...), and the talisman in her hand just adds to the flavour.

Ayame is strikingly beautiful, which creates another interesting contrast! But again, something as simple asn an eyepatch(?) it is an eyepatch over her right eye yeah?) just changes things up so well!!

Well done in shooting, and well done by all involved!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to dfw-boy [2009-04-18 17:41:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback-- I'm really glad you like it!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

choose2bgr8 [2009-03-20 14:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Featured [link]

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to choose2bgr8 [2009-03-20 14:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ValentinaKallias [2009-02-18 16:00:22 +0000 UTC]

amazing..so beautiful and mysterious...

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to ValentinaKallias [2009-02-18 16:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. That is very high praise, coming from you. I'm flattered.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

density-tmr [2009-01-05 20:53:02 +0000 UTC]

This is good - makes me think of the sort of character you see in films sometimes lurking in the shadows - the sort where you cross their hand with silver and they tell you something you really don't want to hear.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to density-tmr [2009-01-05 21:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! You've captured the feel we were going for nicely with the way you put that.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

density-tmr In reply to IanStruckhoff [2009-01-05 21:49:27 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure - you did the job very well.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

FlexDreams [2008-12-13 08:47:27 +0000 UTC]

lovely )

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to FlexDreams [2008-12-13 17:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

666Cassiopeia666 [2008-12-10 11:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Really nice Work!!!

Greets,

Cass

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to 666Cassiopeia666 [2008-12-10 12:13:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

oro-elui [2008-09-26 18:39:24 +0000 UTC]

wow!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to oro-elui [2008-09-26 18:41:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

oro-elui In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-09-26 18:48:34 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DarkMemoriesPhoto [2008-09-24 21:02:16 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!! this is simply perfect!,All of your photos are just great

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to DarkMemoriesPhoto [2008-09-24 21:04:26 +0000 UTC]

That's such wonderful praise to hear-- Thank you! (As you can see from other comments etc. this photo is very dear to me.)

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

DarkMemoriesPhoto In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-09-24 21:08:34 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome.

I like your work,greetings from Spain,bye mate.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

CatchMe-22 [2008-09-22 12:18:54 +0000 UTC]

excellent shot... dark and intense, the lighting here is great Nice work!

btw thanks for the fav... muchly appreciated! Feel free to drop by again anytime

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to CatchMe-22 [2008-09-22 12:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your praise for this shot. It's the one I am most proud of, and it means a lot when people notice it. heh

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

AyameNekura [2008-08-31 01:36:50 +0000 UTC]

This was my favorite set ever, lets do more pagan/witchy/goddess/mythology oriented shoots. I'm excited!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to AyameNekura [2008-08-31 02:09:50 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like this one too. You can probably guess how much I do.

We should brainstorm ideas, and make sure we have good costumes, props, etc.

One idea I'd really like to try is a very dirty set. Like grimy, muddy, gritty. You seem to really shine when you're the pale bright diamond in the rough.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

FreyjaOfOld [2008-08-21 14:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Love this picture and the witch thing thats going on in it. It works well with the Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to FreyjaOfOld [2008-08-21 14:46:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, that's exactly the idea. Given your username, I can see why it appeals to you.

This is my favorite photo I have ever taken, so I love it when people notice it. Thanks!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

FreyjaOfOld In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-08-21 15:02:35 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome and i can see why it is your favorite it is a beautiful picture and i guess my username is a dead giveaway

And just for the record you got

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

rogercastoro [2008-08-17 23:54:30 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to rogercastoro [2008-08-18 11:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

rogercastoro In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-08-18 11:59:11 +0000 UTC]


you have a cool gallery

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

PriestlyDetails [2008-08-13 00:15:57 +0000 UTC]

So will you be doing more on the Norse Mythology theme? Please Odin's Ravens are a good idea, maybe Fenris who knows.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to PriestlyDetails [2008-08-13 00:22:35 +0000 UTC]

I have worked on this series with Ayame, Dicephaly, Suspended Doll, Calico, Claret, and Mia... In fact, if you check out my latest journal, you will see news on this, in the form of the latest model to don the cloak.

My current plan is to select pieces for a show around this theme, after I work with one or two more models. Other gods may be further down the road.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

PriestlyDetails In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-08-13 00:43:46 +0000 UTC]

I'm going through right now looking and liking a lot I might say. It will be of special note to me when you do something with Freyja as she is a great influence on my life.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ForlornExistence [2008-07-16 02:07:47 +0000 UTC]

marvelous shot and excellent lighting! you have one of the most interesting gallery here in DA!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

IanStruckhoff In reply to ForlornExistence [2008-07-16 02:34:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank you! That's high praise!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

ForlornExistence In reply to IanStruckhoff [2008-07-16 02:45:16 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure! i respect your works!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0


| Next =>