most recent nude **not work safe!!**

[craig]

The shot without the border is much better. I like the composition and the elements are suggestive. Porn is a little dramatic, but definitely a sensual moment. Have to agree that the headless body is a little tough. I would have shot it at a longer focal length. Maybe 70 or 100 mm.

 

[Hair Bear]

as long as it evoked some emotion if you i'm happy (even if it upset you)

Certainly didn't upset me, its a lovely subject you have in the frame.

Friend or paid? Or both!

I'm not sure I agree that porn is in the mind, that just sounds like justification to me. And porn needs no justification IMO. LOL

 

[newrmdmike]

i think her head would have taken away from the form, it was a concious decision to shoot it this way. also its slightly sensational, and as mysteryscribe said, headless bodies are disturbing

 

[Christie Photo]

as long as it evoked some emotion if you i'm happy (even if it upset you)

Well... I don't know if I'd call it pornography, but I do find it to be profane. And, I'm not convinced that "evoking emotion" is in itself something to be proud of... even under the guise of art.

I'm not a prude, and find the nude form beautiful. I'm not convinced masturbation is a suitable subject for public display.

Oh well.

Pete

 

[newrmdmike]

hence the borders first intent and purpose.

however, i do strongly believe that art is about evoking emotion. while many do not subscribe to the sensational i do believe that while some may consider it unsuitable that does not take away from the fact that it is art.


out of the two i like it with the border, even though it does kind of clash with how soft the nude is, maybe i'll reprocess it.

also pete, i agree with you that it is not suitable for public display, but i did warn you; so i can only believe you viewed it expecting it may be 'borderline porn' or 'tasteless nudity' as i previously stated. so no apologies in posting this.

 

[Christie Photo]

also pete, i agree with you that it is not suitable for public display, but i did warn you; so i can only believe you viewed it expecting it may be 'borderline porn' or 'tasteless nudity' as i previously stated. so no apologies in posting this.

"well here it is..." is hardly a warning.

If you agree that it is not suitable for public display, why did you post in on a public forum?

I was aware of the content in your original post. But, I'm an adult and need no warning or protection. However, I do get your insinuation in your reply to me, and for that I expect an apology.

Pete

 

[newrmdmike]

christie photo, i'm assuming its the second photo you have a problem with.

your quote "well here it is" is referring to the first image, an image without the profane elements of which you spoke.

before posting the second image i said, "i was a little concerned with how the image might be taken without the border, some might call it borderline porn .. . . since this forums so 'clean' i figured i'd give it a border"

then again before posting it i said
"well, here i guess i'll put on a be cautious notice. be cautious. here it is without the border. features some . . . tasteless nudity?"

also i put in a link, so i still don't feel bad about it, its not on the forum, and since your an adult i expect you to be READ before just clicking on things.

 

[dewey]

I like it better with the "action" omitted but I agree the frame is a tad distracting. Perhaps a more relaxed border of some kind would be a happy medium?

If you agree that it is not suitable for public display, why did you post in on a public forum?

This is not a "public" forum... it is not paid for by any government agency... it is a private website that has a set of rules - so long as those rules are followed then woo hoo we're all happy. Relax a bit - the title of this thread was very clear - if you think it's tasteless that's great but there's no reason to get fiesty.

-Dewey

 

[newrmdmike]

thankyou dewie for your critique, and i do think i'll be working on that, or on making the nude match the border.

and good points!!!

 

[Christie Photo]

christie photo, i'm assuming its the second photo you have a problem with.

your quote "well here it is" is referring to the first image, an image without the profane elements of which you spoke.

And again... I was aware of the content in your original post. Your assumption is wrong.

and since your an adult i expect you to be READ before just clicking on things.

Have you done YOUR reading? This is from the forum rules:

"* You agree not to post any links or messages that lead to material which could be deemed obscene, discriminatory, unlawful, or threatening in nature by TPF Staff. "

 

[Christie Photo]

This is not a "public" forum... it is not paid for by any government agency... it is a private website...

I, of course, am aware this is not a publicly funded site. I'd like to think that you are aware that the site is in public view and can be viewed by anyone.

Pete

 

[Johno]

Now now fellas, I think you're both right to some degree. Christie Photo, you're correct in thinking that this is a public forum, It is a site that can be accessed for free by anyone at anytime at any age. However, There are many sites that are much easily searched out with content far more risque than the content found in this thread.
Newrmdmike, While I don't find this post obscene myself, I can see how some more close minded people could find it obscene. And I do think that a more descriptive warning is called for. Maybe edit it and label it 18+? I know it's splitting hairs but we can all get along right?

 

[puckhed33]

I agree with Johno, this is the best forum out there because everyone on here is fair in critique and very nice and helpful to us newbies. We should not squabble over whether or not any one person thinks this pic is porn.
Editing the post is probably a good idea to save face.

 

[Chase]

Guys,

We are in a very touchy area here and I can easily see how people could feel either way about the content of these photos. That being said, I'm going to modify the title of the post and ask that any we refrain from any further debate in this thread.

Please limit subsequent discussion to the photographic topic at hand and let's all try to be as respectful as possible at the differing views such content may bring to the surface.

 

[newrmdmike]

i'll suck it up and kill the link to the border free image,

and christi photo, no hard feelings k?