B&w pregnant

[chaser of light]

This is a premature shot of my son 1980.

[chaser of light]

wow! so many views not one comment?

[HulaMike]

Chaser,

Its a conondrum really. Hard to comment on. The soft sensual form of your wife and unborn child are juxtaposed with the lean and almost architectural lines of the image. We're foced to wonder, is this a sensual shot or an abstract image devoid of sensuality?

[chaser of light]

Hi Mike, very interesting comment. I think each photograph carries with it a host of different interpretations. The viewer will go wherever his mind takes him notwithstanding the intention of the photographer.
I dont shy away from the sensual in my work. Im sure you agree the human form has forever been a field of wonderment and exploration in art.
The architecture of our bodies is no less fascinating to us than that of Gaudi or Frank Lloyd Wright whether for its aesthetics or function. The hemisphere of the pregnant woman is perfectly suited to its function of incubating the fetus........? for me its worth the photographic record.

:cheers:

[Igor]

Hi Chaser, I wanted to post my praise immediately after I saw your shot, but been afraid to called an "attaboy" again :) I decided to wait until other will post their comments.

ANyway, I LIKE this photo very much.
OK now you can call me an "attaboy" as I haven't posted any critique :D

[chaser of light]

Hey Igor, how are you?

You can always speak your mind to me, one way or the other!
When I post my work, it is not meant to please or displease, but rather to stimulate thought and expression.
Even though this particular shot is twenty years old, I can still learn from peoples' feedback....it may not change the way I see things but it may improve my understanding of photography as art.
For this I am always touched and grateful.

[Igor]

That's the way I treat this subject myself.
However I must confess there are much more shots that I like than dislike on this forum. Maybe it's bad and prevents people from enhancing their skills, but I can't help posting "Great shot" when I see a great shot! :)

[chaser of light]

Igor:rockon:

[LightWriter6208]

I don't care if anyone calls me an "attaboy"...there are just some images that I like or don't like without having to analyze them to death. Chaser...yours is one I like...period!

Being a midwife for almost 30 years, I have a special love for maternity and madonna shots.

Alice

[coolrun]

First of all, the image must have a lot of meaning to you.

To me it is pure art. You did a great job.

I've never seen this "situation" photographed from this angle. You know we are all going to copy it now. Where do I send the commission check?

[chaser of light]

Hey Coolrun, Im sure you can do one much better than that!

This one from 1980 or late 79.......its probably public domain by now!


All our pics have special meaning to us!:D

[Bill C]

Originally posted by chaser of light
....snip.... All our pics have special meaning to us .
interesting 'special meaning'....I have to say that most of the pictures I take that are 'special' to me are more in the category of 'snapshots' that may/maynot be photographically correct/artistic in nature. Even though I've been 'into' photography for over 30 years, I'm finally reaching a point where I can begin to 'see' artistically, although, putting that vision into a photographic work of art is still very difficult for me. (I'm left brained .....trying to get some whole brain thinking going!:cool: )
Obviously by this picture, you have the artistic vision - nice work.
Regards,
Bill

[jeffinkansas]

I think that the fact that it is abstract is what attracts me most to it. I like the angle, the lighting, it just makes sense. Also a nice picture to hang in the house without getting, how do I say this, carried away (meaning to you, while still being interesting to others.) Great job!

[HulaMike]

Igor,

I think you're still smarting over some comments I made as I used the "attaboy" term. Nothing wrong with saying you like or dislike any pic, but I for one would like to know "why" from time to time. It doesn't have to be critical at all. Look at this thread for example. Much good discussion and not a critique in the bunch.

Not trying to get your goat, just trying to understand your thinking.

[Serge]

Max, just saw it :righton:

I took record shots of my pregnant wife, whicj I will never post,
your's is more than a mere record shot!

It has emotional context for you, and artistic integrity to the
casual observer, brave


thanks for letting us share your special (past) moment :)

[chaser of light]

Thank you ',

I believe its one of these universal special moments, so many photographers have captured it,very tastefuly, my humble attempt was to try and see it from a womans point of view ( looking down at herself) as a tribute to all women.:)

[noidea]

Originally posted by chaser of light
.... my humble attempt was to try and see it from a womans point of view ( looking down at herself) as a tribute to all women.:)

And a very successful attempt, indeed.

[dartz]

Originally posted by chaser of light

When I post my work, it is not meant to please or displease, but rather to stimulate thought and expression.
For this I am always touched and grateful.

beautiful words...:) :)
i hope you dont mind :)

[bcumsky]

Really a beautiful abstract. I could see it 3'x5'on a wall. capturing the entire room.

[Linda G]

Originally posted by chaser of light
Thank you ',

I believe its one of these universal special moments, so many photographers have captured it,very tastefuly, my humble attempt was to try and see it from a womans point of view ( looking down at herself) as a tribute to all women.:)

You did very well. Photographs like that were not common in the 70s, 80s. I first saw the image and didn't see who posted it, thought it was a self portrait so you did succeed from capturing it from a woman's perspective. Wonderful shot.

[chaser of light]

Bcumsky, I would have loved is as 3x5....but it never made it that big! This was a very long time ago, but here is a picture of another one of the same series hanging on a wall in a privte collectors home....gives you the impression it makes in a rather classical setting!

[bcumsky]

Yep, that's it. A wonderful, painterly series. Beyond photography.

[sisterwolf]

what a different perspective in a maternaty photo. I recall seeing that view every night when Iwas expecting my son. I really love the unique quality of this photo.
I love shooting maturnaty photos, and now you have inspired me to look in other angles. Thanks.