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Published: 2003-11-03 07:20:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 739; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 264
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Description warm skin by ziyan

I really didnt want to go retro for this piece, i hope that explains the placement of the object. I wanted to direct the viewing across the black background until it reaches the main objects (hand and candle).
I wanted to emphasise the black background against the main objects.

The light from the candle represent the various holds that we all have on our lives. Things such as dreams, responsibilities, goals, family, loved ones and the many things that we would do die for to attain them.

The hand represents the efforts, sacrifices, hopes that we put in to protect the lights from "dying".

The black background symbolise the unknown, fear, uncertainty that may come from different directions in the surroundings.

Question: what would we do to protect our "lights" from dying out..?

I hope you will enjoy this humble piece of mine.. as much as i did while taking the macro shot of her..
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Comments: 61

starrysurrealism [2004-03-19 23:57:28 +0000 UTC]

i like it its a great picture... my only comment is... but what if one were to hold back the candle/flame from others... then they cannot share their life with them and vice versa.. so to me it looks like its holding back from others so that they cannot have their own lighted path of dreams and hopes and whatnot... i love what you said though, it just takes photography a step deeper.

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ziyan In reply to starrysurrealism [2004-03-20 04:58:14 +0000 UTC]

how true..
i your views..
indeed true..
in life, we cant really expect things to go out ways huh..
ahh..im still searching for my path in life..
can so totally relate to what ya saying..

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starrysurrealism In reply to ziyan [2004-03-20 05:01:53 +0000 UTC]

YAY! Coolness... I love how you actually take a meaning with each picture, it shows thought

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GlamisGirl [2004-01-10 16:04:24 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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electricblanket [2003-12-04 20:11:25 +0000 UTC]

i think the title for this one sounds lovely
it looks like the candle has grown wings of skin and touch
beautiful
<3 kristin

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ziyan In reply to electricblanket [2003-12-09 01:36:53 +0000 UTC]


aaaaaahhhhhh.. dats a very interestiing view.. hehehe.. candle with wings... lovely...

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cuperix [2003-12-01 09:51:27 +0000 UTC]

i like the colors in this piece, the waarmness vs the coldness, the idea of it .. i like how the wrinkles are so exposed , i like the flame.. i like the shot.
nice one. this is soo very deep, so many interpretations.

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ziyan In reply to cuperix [2003-12-01 11:03:27 +0000 UTC]

wow......

that coming from you.. its an honour...
tanx so much..

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cuperix In reply to ziyan [2003-12-01 12:13:38 +0000 UTC]

aye u flatter me, not much an honour actually.
u have far better shots than me in your gallary
keep up the good shots

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EclipsedMeh [2003-11-16 13:45:04 +0000 UTC]

really nice shot

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acey [2003-11-15 16:26:15 +0000 UTC]

great photo. i don't know what else to say, i'm sorry for giving such boring comment.

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ziyan In reply to acey [2003-11-15 16:42:15 +0000 UTC]

gosh~!! dun say that...
i really really really really appreciate your every word..
u spent some time to drop by and commented on warm skin is an honour..
tanx so much..

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tiffany [2003-11-15 04:05:17 +0000 UTC]

i love the warmth and the great texture of the hands...also love the description very nice.

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ziyan In reply to tiffany [2003-11-15 16:39:18 +0000 UTC]

awww~... your comments are just too sweet...

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acircleperfect [2003-11-13 17:16:31 +0000 UTC]

i really like this piece...the light really brings out the detail in the hands...it's really great...nice job.

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Yee-Qing-Xiang [2003-11-11 02:38:47 +0000 UTC]

Woah nice one there! I like the way the hands are cupped around the flame.

Quote from a cartoon:
If something is precious to you, even if you lose your life, with your two arms you will protect it.

Fitting words =] +fav

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ziyan In reply to Yee-Qing-Xiang [2003-11-11 06:22:44 +0000 UTC]

thanx for the QX..

it meants a lots to me that you like this piece..

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82deg [2003-11-08 16:54:46 +0000 UTC]



patterns? firming lotion? ri~ight s slowly

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ziyan In reply to 82deg [2003-11-09 03:42:21 +0000 UTC]

hehehhe... yeah.. firming lotion.......
hev u used up urs?? hehehe! mine not yet~...

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Xcoaster [2003-11-05 21:21:55 +0000 UTC]

The pattern on the hands is neat, especially how there is texture up close, then it goes to looking smooth farther away. Beautiful. BTW, I'm just now getting through a lot of you Deviations, so expect a lot of comments.

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ziyan In reply to Xcoaster [2003-11-06 06:16:01 +0000 UTC]

hehehhe..
tink its time to apply some firming lotion to my hands...hhehehe!!
im glad that dis "baby" turn out well...
hey!ur most welcome at my humble page....hehehe..so happy to have u!!

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trillian [2003-11-04 03:43:07 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Lovely warm feeling. Once again, I think you've accomplished what you set out to do. It's a wonderful simple macro with so much metaphorical value. Very creative. I enjoy the texture of the hands next to the smooth candle too.

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ziyan In reply to trillian [2003-11-06 06:23:39 +0000 UTC]

*nods....
thank you so much..
im glad that you like it..
guess i shud go metaphorical now yah...heheheh!!
but de problem is.. my head is always full of complicated crappy ideas.. hehehe.. will dat work...
*jump 4 joy!!

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Scrappydo17 [2003-11-04 03:35:57 +0000 UTC]

pertty picture.

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fightinirish [2003-11-04 02:53:22 +0000 UTC]

I love it!!! much as i do all you other work of course... YAY!!!

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punkrawkpoet [2003-11-04 02:33:38 +0000 UTC]

and i want to visit a vigil
where all hands are bound as one
and a circle unites every soul
a shape to be broken by none
sincerity of skintone
dissipates in candle light
while the soul of one lost child
struggles to feed off of this empowering light.

-bito

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ziyan In reply to punkrawkpoet [2003-11-06 06:30:29 +0000 UTC]

wow!!
lovely gerl...
very meaningful.. especially to how im feelin right now...

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dolphye [2003-11-03 18:18:38 +0000 UTC]

i think the composition is almost perfect ! Great job !

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ziyan In reply to dolphye [2003-11-06 06:32:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much~!!!

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-baby-pixie- [2003-11-03 13:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful capture... the composition is awesome.

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ziyan In reply to -baby-pixie- [2003-11-06 06:19:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much pixie..

ur words is a motivation..

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setzersgirl2 [2003-11-03 12:59:58 +0000 UTC]

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ziyan In reply to setzersgirl2 [2003-11-03 13:04:04 +0000 UTC]

thank u gerl........
awwwwwwww~!!!
its very sweet of u to add dat to ur fav list...
u made me de happiest gal in de world...

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dreamz13 [2003-11-03 12:46:19 +0000 UTC]

I like the warm color tone of it.

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ziyan In reply to dreamz13 [2003-11-03 12:56:55 +0000 UTC]

yummy~..

Thanx bro~

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kitsune-oni [2003-11-03 12:46:18 +0000 UTC]

wonderful...
the light at the end of the tunnel...
but what happens if the light fades?
we are left in the darkness...

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ziyan In reply to kitsune-oni [2003-11-03 13:12:54 +0000 UTC]

true... darkness..
will we be scared?

hi Kit~..
tanx so much for the fav..
really really appreciate it...

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kitsune-oni In reply to ziyan [2003-11-03 13:27:01 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

i won't be scared when true darkness comes, i'll be desperate

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ziyan In reply to kitsune-oni [2003-11-06 06:18:57 +0000 UTC]

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xtremefusion [2003-11-03 10:09:35 +0000 UTC]

Whoa nice picture! the warm glow and everything...it gives me this angel feeling because of the fingers...feeling peaceful when i look at it..

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ziyan In reply to xtremefusion [2003-11-03 13:11:39 +0000 UTC]

boy, u made me feel so valued.....
tank u..
im really glad that it helped u to feel at ease..
dats sumting abt candles..
it jus sooth all the troubles away...

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xtremefusion In reply to ziyan [2003-11-03 14:13:53 +0000 UTC]

No worries..when i m done with my exams..I would value your comments more..maybe we can go for photo shoots togather also!

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ziyan In reply to xtremefusion [2003-11-06 06:21:24 +0000 UTC]

u can always count on it....hehehe!!
yeah after both of our exams are done.. we can plan a photoshoot together....
im sure it will be so cool!!!! cant wait~!!!

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xtremefusion In reply to ziyan [2003-11-06 08:22:33 +0000 UTC]

hehehe yea me too! can't wait!

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gKo [2003-11-03 09:19:03 +0000 UTC]

very very expressive! great contrast with the background, crop works perfectly.

and i really enjoy the concept. so...

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kls [2003-11-03 08:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very nice shot, it would still be very expressive even w/out your description as when i first saw this, almost everything you said came to my mind beforehand, also as they say, a pic says thousand words. Perhaps a better and more fitting title would be appropriate for this? But apart from that, nice lighting and composition, with everything off center and a black bg to help the eyes focus on the hands and candle more, lovely idea and concept. This is definitely one of your best photos i've seen. Well done. Welcome to my favs collection as well.

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ziyan In reply to kls [2003-11-03 13:09:51 +0000 UTC]

hi khai~..

10q for selecting dis baby of mine to ur collection..
yup, this one has deep meaning..
dat wat inspire me...
hehe.. im smiling when i read dat we actually tot of the same thing.. guess u can so relate to what im saying...
10q once again for ur generous tips..
teach me while u can ok..

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kls In reply to ziyan [2003-11-03 16:54:53 +0000 UTC]

teach you while i can? you make it sound like im dying or something hehehe... (
nah, im just giving my worthless 2 cents wherever i see fit in the hopes to help improve a piece thats all, by far a teacher.

Regarding your question...

Question: what would we do to protect our "lights" from dying out..?

You cant protect it from dying out, but you can help keep it burning while you can. It will die sooner or later and thats when we'll learn to move on whether we like it or not. Well thats life for ya...in my eyes at least.


TC.

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smoothassilk [2003-11-03 07:53:40 +0000 UTC]

Congrats woman, the pic and description are to amazing for words. How did you get the pattern on the hands?

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ziyan In reply to smoothassilk [2003-11-03 13:08:24 +0000 UTC]

thank u dear~!!
dat means lots to me...
patterns?? hehehe!!
de wrinkles u mean.....hehehe!! LOL.. joking..

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