A day at the beach
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LalliSigComment by bspurgeon: I love the mastery of DOF that you are demonstrating. I like the tone.
As far as the model is concerned, I expect super fit athletes would have their ribs pop out in this pose as well. It doesn't bother me. I do think that the comments are geared to a stereotype that models starve themselves to stay thin, etc., and to that end, we should lay off the model.
In this pose, combined with that gaze, and the overall tone of the image, I can understand some of the comments regarding death. It really adds to the scene.
ETA: I agree with the comment of Andreas about the left eye. Since it's not dodged, it must be the consequence of sharpening and is consistent with the multiple highlights of the sand. If masked, I wonder if the perception of some of the voters would change, as I doubt it pops that much in a larger image or print.
BTW, congrats on the Blue!
Message edited by author 2009-10-04 03:51:46. 
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