Posted by figleaf
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Wed, 2008-11-19 20:12
So while looking through my photos for something to illustrate yesterday’s post about Maymay and Eileen’s new project, Male Submission Art, I realized almost all the photos I’ve uploaded to Flickr tend to be pretty assertive — not necessarily dominating but at least actively inviting. That’s actually ok, I think, but after thinking about their site my photos all started looking a little one-note to me.
I’m coming down with a cold — must be November. I’ve been thinking about vulnerability and how to present it. Considering how I felt I thought these photos, taken in very low light, here’s my first attempt at mellowing out a little.
Happy HNT (or Half-nekkid Thursday!)
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Wed, 2008-11-19 20:43.
I've had a cold for awhile. I think it's going around.
Hope you get better soon.
Happy HNT!
[Thank you, Kate. Happy HNT to you too. --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Wed, 2008-11-19 20:50.
Mellow is good. That looks like a good set of pics.
HHNT.
[Thanks, Mage. Happy HNT. --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Wed, 2008-11-19 20:51.
Mellow is good. That looks like a nice set of photos.
HHNT.
(Sorry if this double posts - I seem to have had trouble with your captcha.)
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Wed, 2008-11-19 21:12.
Gorgeous photos. I love the relaxation--which is, of course, inviting (if in a slightly different kind of way).
[Thank you, Ms. I. Hope you had a very happy Thursday. --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Wed, 2008-11-19 21:49.
you always have the most artistic stylings....
-Stealth
[Thank you, Stealth! Happy HNT! --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 01:07.
That's a beautiful set, Figleaf - #6 is one of my favourites this week (and so will be in my roundup on Sunday). But really like the whole feel of the set.
(Hee! The captcha is 'expecting it'.)
xx Dee
[Wow, that's quite a complement, Dee. Thanks so much! --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 01:14.
They capture the mood very well. I always feel vulnerable when my feet are the only things that are bare. Something to do with stubbing my toe once too often. :-) Happy HNT.
[Yup. As a little kid I remember being totally self-conscious when I took my shoes off. Probably for the same reason. Seems funny in retrospect considering how much I like to avoid shoes now. Thanks, LR, and happy HNT too you too. --fl]
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 01:34.
So relaxing & so very sexy.. HHNT!
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 04:27.
good attempt...
HHNT
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 04:42.
Mellow is nice. The lighting does wonders. You have such nice arms.
I've got a bit of a cold as well. Hope you feel better soon!
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 05:57.
it is good to change notes, now and then (but you with a belt in one hand ..*sigh*)
Get better soon
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 07:15.
I think you achieved exactly what you were going for, and I love them. :)
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-20 09:25.
These are lovely. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Sat, 2008-11-22 09:42.
These are gorgeous and I love them.
Submitted by 2514 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-27 06:30.
Aww, I like the thought that we could have enough influence to "mellow" you out. ;)
For what it's worth, I've always really liked your photography of yourself. I'm not at all embarrassed to say that I think it's some of the best soft-core stuff on the blogs I follow. These, too, are really nice.
[I'm so glad you like them, May. You did have some influence. After I read you post I noticed I've got, like, a little bit of a strut or posturing in my photos that I probably only do when I'm posing for them. A lot of it comes sort of accidentally from turning my head out of camera range. And I don't mind doing it when I'm in a strutting or toppish mood. I just want to capture a more relaxed feel sometimes as well. Thanks for the nudge. -fl]