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Submitted: August 2, 2011
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Model:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed:1/125 second
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Date Taken:May 30, 2010, 10:39:10 AM
Software:Adobe Photoshop 7.0

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Fine Artby `mjranum

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It seems to me that the category we call "fine art" or "artistic nude" is, well, a nude but with the eroticism (whatever that is) extracted out of it. Most of my photography definitely tries to appeal to either the viewer's sexuality or their sense of humor/surrealism. But, back in the early 90s when I was taking photography classes, I had run-ins with some of the faculty who did not approve of "erotic" photography; they wanted "fine art." So I kept asking them "what is 'fine art'?" What makes an image "artistic" as opposed to erotic? As far as I can tell, what you have to do is subtract out all the things that you think might give the viewer a bit of a thrill. Is that right? In this shot, there's no alluring expression, no curves of pert little breasts, no buttocks presented for action - perhaps someone who likes the soles of her little feet might get a little thrill from this, but otherwise is it boring?

Model is Keira Grant

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!Chesterphotography Mar 16, 2012 Student Photographer

love it!

~YellowTardis Jan 5, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

To be honest, I don't like much naked photography but this is beautiful, and in no way boring. It's not sexual to me, it's raw, and catches my eyes where I follow the curves and lines. Well done and thanks for sharing!

`mjranum Jan 6, 2012

Thanks! I don't know what "fine art" is but that's one hell of a nice thing to say about my photo!

~YellowTardis Jan 9, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

You've very welcome! thanks heaps for sharing

~6Murdok6 Nov 14, 2011 Student General Artist

I love the torque in the back. It breaks the lines and creates a lot of tension as well as interest. My personal definition on artistic nudes is having the intent of a message that is not of a sexual nature, wether it shows genitalia or not.

`mjranum Nov 25, 2011

My personal definition on artistic nudes is having the intent of a message that is not of a sexual nature, wether it shows genitalia or not.

That's probably a good definition of it. Though I'm not sure if there's enough of a shared notion of what "sexual" is.

~6Murdok6 Nov 26, 2011 Student General Artist

Very true, probably why this debate will never end

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~jazzenn Aug 29, 2011

great

*Zhaanman Aug 10, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

Breath Taking and Sensual in nature what an awesome shot and point of view the shadowing just make this stand out as does her Beauty!

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