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Description UPDATE: Oh wow. I was not expecting THIS-- I woke up today to discover this photo is a DD. Thank you so much to my dear friend and colleague *ManuelaSoriani and to ^cosfrog , I am flattered and humbled.



April 12th, 2009
Model: Lydia ~x-lydia-x
MUA: Krystal Gail Makeup FX
Hair: Krystal Gail and Lydia
Assistant: Caracal *theadacat
Location: CoverShot Photography Studio - Lawrence, MA

Series: Jade Empress of Masks
For the first in this series, see [link]

This series is a bit different from my usual style, but I would say it's still within my range. I am glad to see people enjoying this, I wasn't sure how it would be received.

This is one of my favourites from the series. I hope you enjoy them all.

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Comments: 216

Umarachnea [2009-11-04 09:42:23 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


Well, to start off, the logo is a bit distracting... but must be there... so moving on.

The subtlety of the colors is the first thing to ease the viewer in. The "Jade" tonality works wonders, with lighting that is just right. This is emphasized even more through quite an astounding job from the part of the make-up and hair.

I love the small touches you can see all over the image. A little here, a little there, small things you need to pay close attention to, prior to understanding why you fell a magnetic draw to the image.

The model's expression, her stare, seems to engulf you in a haunting sensation. The pupil, the tilt of the head, and (again) the subtle lips. There's plenty of room for interpretation, and that is something wonderful.

I do have one small issue however, with everything working, the top part of the hair, the one touching the edge of the frame, seems to be neglected. I am referring to the "c-shape" blue part. It does distract, drawing the eye upwards, and yet the most interesting part of the image, is lower. It would have been better, either completely without it, or more of it, so as it does not appear like an afterthought.

Bravo. I applaud the effort, creativity and skill. This is one to last a long time.

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Emi-chan333 [2012-03-13 14:30:05 +0000 UTC]

Ohw, it's just beautiful *-*
can not say more.

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lachie1994 [2012-01-30 10:13:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow... I mean like wow... Im simply amazed.. If I don't favourite this.. I will its... Just so... Dam Amazing... Very very amazing job.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to lachie1994 [2012-01-30 12:59:10 +0000 UTC]

Heh. Thank you!

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staticroulette [2011-10-23 23:28:05 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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IanStruckhoff In reply to staticroulette [2011-10-24 13:47:49 +0000 UTC]

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CrescentiaMoon [2011-10-01 06:28:39 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors - a great picture - love it

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IanStruckhoff In reply to CrescentiaMoon [2011-10-03 11:22:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lucycharlotte [2011-09-04 16:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Cool pic.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Lucycharlotte [2011-09-06 13:54:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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OLaughter [2011-06-16 02:08:44 +0000 UTC]

I really like everything about this piece.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to OLaughter [2011-06-16 11:12:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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OLaughter In reply to IanStruckhoff [2011-06-16 15:49:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Shortie1118 [2011-06-03 04:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as well.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Shortie1118 [2011-06-03 11:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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IPhantomSilver [2011-05-28 13:55:42 +0000 UTC]

The lace is a beautiful feature for this.

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harmsc12 [2011-03-13 23:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Honestly I just think the colors are cool.

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Yuki66 [2011-02-16 20:55:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, this looks so lovely, I love the green!

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Yuki66 [2011-02-16 21:26:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I was always more partial to the other photos from this set, but this one gets more attention because of the DD.

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Yuki66 In reply to IanStruckhoff [2011-02-17 16:07:48 +0000 UTC]

It really is a great photo, really it is

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LadyStarDustxx [2011-02-10 15:23:01 +0000 UTC]

lovely

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IanStruckhoff In reply to LadyStarDustxx [2011-02-10 17:38:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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WingedLioness [2010-11-05 03:18:11 +0000 UTC]

wonderful! when ever I scroll past her eye, I feel like she blinks, so I have to scroll back up to check.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to WingedLioness [2010-11-05 11:21:50 +0000 UTC]

Haha, that's great!

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Good-e-nuf [2010-07-14 14:14:04 +0000 UTC]

One word critique. Beautiful!

Walt

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Good-e-nuf [2010-07-15 18:31:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Good-e-nuf In reply to IanStruckhoff [2010-07-16 12:25:02 +0000 UTC]

You are very talented and the model is very pretty. Great photo.

Walt

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Kassi-Kamira [2010-07-01 05:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Featured in this news article: [link]

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Kassi-Kamira [2010-07-01 11:28:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Love4Ambrosia [2010-04-18 22:51:49 +0000 UTC]

magnificent

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Love4Ambrosia [2010-04-18 23:14:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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InspectorBumbleBee [2010-01-31 05:17:29 +0000 UTC]

Very nice

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IanStruckhoff In reply to InspectorBumbleBee [2010-01-31 15:48:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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InspectorBumbleBee In reply to IanStruckhoff [2010-01-31 17:36:23 +0000 UTC]

No prob!

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deaddoll00 [2009-12-03 09:45:38 +0000 UTC]

This is just beautiful. The level of detail is very eye-catching and the colors are very complimentary.

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IanStruckhoff In reply to deaddoll00 [2009-12-03 12:57:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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morningstarskid [2009-11-28 21:57:42 +0000 UTC]

LITTLE CHINA GIRL..(DAVID BOWIE)

BEAUTY..

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iedasb [2009-11-15 23:39:17 +0000 UTC]

I like more draws, but I liked this

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HaveYouGotItInYou [2009-11-09 00:11:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely

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IanStruckhoff In reply to HaveYouGotItInYou [2009-11-09 01:05:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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InuNekoChan [2009-11-05 11:12:58 +0000 UTC]

WOW this is wicked amazing!

I love how her eyes are in this picture it kinda gives off a serene feeling

I look forward to seeing your other works

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IanStruckhoff In reply to InuNekoChan [2009-11-05 12:29:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy them all!

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Blackvegetable [2009-11-05 08:58:33 +0000 UTC]

WOW - alluring, sophisicated, a lovely piece indeed!

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Blackvegetable [2009-11-05 12:28:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Blackvegetable In reply to IanStruckhoff [2009-11-05 21:46:41 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Tima-Kamishiro [2009-11-05 08:21:52 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful

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IanStruckhoff In reply to Tima-Kamishiro [2009-11-05 12:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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annali-03 [2009-11-05 07:54:45 +0000 UTC]

like the make up

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IanStruckhoff In reply to annali-03 [2009-11-05 12:27:50 +0000 UTC]

I can only take the credit for asking Krystal to be MUA for the shoot.

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alphacow2 [2009-11-05 06:45:45 +0000 UTC]

sexy. nuff' said

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