The Missus

[dragon76]

It's been awhile since I last posted an image here. Done with D800 & Sigma 50 1.4 Art. A Rembrandt's spin off

[Shadowman]

Nice capture, very well lit and excellent pose, however the crop at top is a bit severe. Also, I know it's not supposed to matter but the lighting choice or aperture chosen has created an effect on the dresses pattern that's a bit distracting. Above the waist the pattern on the dress is distinct and sharp, below the waist the weave or texture of the dress becomes dull and a visible moire pattern becomes visible. Like I said, it shouldn't matter but it's just something that catches my eye. Again, nicely done.

[Donald]

It's been awhile since I last posted an image here.

It has .... but it's been worth waiting for!

If you trace the outline of your wife's body, it provides the most beautiful line and shape. The line flows right around her entire body. The arrangement of her fingers on her left hand, is sublime, in my opinion. Superb study of body form and shape.

[dragon76]

Nice capture, very well lit and excellent pose, however the crop at top is a bit severe. Also, I know it's not supposed to matter but the lighting choice or aperture chosen has created an effect on the dresses pattern that's a bit distracting. Above the waist the pattern on the dress is distinct and sharp, below the waist the weave or texture of the dress becomes dull and a visible moire pattern becomes visible. Like I said, it shouldn't matter but it's just something that catches my eye. Again, nicely done.

Thanks for the comment John. About the dress pattern, it's the fall off from the Octa box angling down. The sigma is sharp from corner to corner so sharpness should be constant in vertical plane. Beside, I was at f8. Thanks for liking the photo. Cheers Dean

[dragon76]

It has .... but it's been worth waiting for!

If you trace the outline of your wife's body, it provides the most beautiful line and shape. The line flows right around her entire body. The arrangement of her fingers on her left hand, is sublime, in my opinion. Superb study of body form and shape.

Thank you Donald, you hit the nail on the head there. Apart from the Rembrandt lighting, the feminine "S curve" was what I was trying to depict.
Cheers

Dean

[rpcrowe]

I love this image. What a classically beautiful lady in an wonderfully graceful pose!

[dragon76]

Thanks Richard

[Astramael]

Exceptional capture.

Top of the head feels a bit tight, perhaps relax that crop a little bit.

As far as posing goes a wonderful job. I think there is a lot of eyelid and a limited amount of eye because of the downcast gaze. Perhaps raising up the gaze a bit to allow a more balanced eyelid/eye ratio. Perhaps I am wrong because I do not know the person, nor the emotion you are looking for here.