Joy of Light Photoblog
Coy Lass in a Foggy Forest
Posted by Stephen Phillips (San Francisco, United States) on 25 February 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
model: Lacey Field
(OK, those who know Lacey know she's not shy. Behind that overcoat she's naked as a jaybird during our shoot, yesterday. She's just responding to a car which happened by) More tomorrow...
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Sharon from Los Angeles, United States
mysterious..... :) And well thats a nice background Stephen.. It reminds of my hometown...
25 Feb 2009 5:23am
@Sharon: Well, I know this isn't Los Angeles or Manhattan - so where was your hometown, Sharon? And, thanks...
Tammy/Cricket from Huntsville, United States
I can say I like the woods in the background. She appears pretty close to the edge. Not a good place to be while naked. MMMM....????
25 Feb 2009 5:56am
@Tammy/Cricket: I have three rules when working with a model:
1. DO NOT hurt the model
2. Try not to hurt the photographer
3. Have fun!
...she was safe and fine. Thanks for the comment and concern, Tammy. Be well!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Stephen. Wonderful scene in the fog I love how the fog brings out the color and tones. Lacey's red hair is so vibrant in this light and the forest is glowing with color through the fog! On the photograph store you will recognize the prints in the front. I am worried that I did not print a couple of them with enough contrast, but if you are in that area let me know what you think??
25 Feb 2009 5:57am
@Scott Schilling: Thanks, Scott - I will make it a point to get by there in the next few days. Congrats!!!
Liang from San Francisco, United States
she sure isn't shy. What a perfect location you picked to do this shoot too. The woods and the foggy lights blend well!
25 Feb 2009 6:02am
@Liang: Thanks, Liang.
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Charming...I prefer her being shy. ;o)
25 Feb 2009 6:34am
@Suzanne: Thanks, Suzanne - and I have to ask - how do you know? :- )
yz from Budapest, Hungary
with the background trees and that beautiful red hair she looks like a forest fairy who was frightened by a stranger
very poetic shot
25 Feb 2009 8:02am
@yz: Lovely observation, yz - thanks.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
It's a pity that the car was so inopportune :)
The photo is very funny indeed, she looks like a shy nymph.
I hope we'll hace the opportunity of seeing more pictures of yesterday's job :)
25 Feb 2009 10:23am
@Paco Díaz: Hey Paco - please understand there is nothing inopportune for us when we do a shoot. Lacey and I have fun with everything that come along. There was much more traffic along this little road than there should have been. We finally figured out that a construction project further up the road was the reason.
This will get you into our shoot and a whole bunch more:
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
A tantalising shot, Stephen. Nicely captured
25 Feb 2009 12:22pm
Marcie from United States
Very romantic. Love the mood...the color..the mystery. Well done!
25 Feb 2009 12:52pm
Betsy Barron from Chester Springs, PA, United States
serves as both a gorgeous portrait and landscape all at the same time - lovely
25 Feb 2009 1:01pm
DenisSm from Prague, Czech Republic
:) very nice one, Stephen. As it`s just because car, i am sure you captured more than this one :-))
25 Feb 2009 1:05pm
@DenisSm: Yes Denis - it is kind of the point of these missions. This will get you there:
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
This is a different change of direction for your blog Stephen,nicely done !!
P.S. do we get to see the nude shots as well ? :-)
25 Feb 2009 1:31pm
@Anthony Lambert: I kind of have a 'family' view of the AM3 blog space. I want the kids who post here and their parents to be comfortable - no matter where in the world they are. Here's a link to 'after the passing car':
http://www.pbase.com/joyoflight/image/109552270
Thanks, Anthony
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Great shot nonetheless. The eyes say it all.
25 Feb 2009 2:01pm
@dogilicious: Amen.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Naked lady with the the trench coat...I fell a story coming on! Pretty impressive
25 Feb 2009 3:28pm
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful, Stephen. Her red hair is gorgeous.
25 Feb 2009 4:22pm
Rags from Plano, United States
LOL! interesting story, I am glad you took the shot, it is so neat.
25 Feb 2009 5:02pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
I think it's a much more interesting picture, than a simple nude. The girl's expression is so shy but provocative, as if something is about to happen. Her hair color is gorgeous and makes her look like a fairy.
Excellent work Stephen.
25 Feb 2009 6:17pm
@Rui: Thanks for the thoughts, Rui. We had all met Lacey back on February 5th:
http://fogguy.aminus3.com/image/2009-02-05.html
Tammy/Cricket from Huntsville, United States
Oh me...I have to say I am laughing. I saw your response above to me and I came back to reply. I then decided to click on the link that you gave Paco. You are one busy man. I am sure you are making the other men in here envious. Well, at least some.
Anyway, back to where I started. Oh forget it ...I am lost for words. I can see why they are not worried about being on the edge. I guess they like it that way.
A man and his toy camera.
25 Feb 2009 7:14pm
grant from kansas city, United States
yz's comment captures my reaction to this photo. i like it very much.
25 Feb 2009 7:18pm
chrissy from uk, United Kingdom
I also like this very much, love the background and the mysteriousness of the shot
25 Feb 2009 7:43pm
DenisSm from Prague, Czech Republic
thank you Stephen :-). i noticed you did great work on your mission.
and i noticed i need to spend more time to discover that link :-)
25 Feb 2009 9:15pm
@DenisSm: You my friend are making history of your own in this regard. I love your work and hope to see much more...
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
An unusual composition… But I like it a lot
25 Feb 2009 9:38pm
Sharon from Los Angeles, United States
Am from India... and i hail from Munnar.. Its a hill station down south.. :) Thanks for asking..
26 Feb 2009 12:43am
@Sharon: Thank you, Sharon - and now I know.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
great shot, and i especially like your response to suzanne's comment!!! can't wait to see more of these!!!
26 Feb 2009 12:44am
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
i just checked out that link...all those shots remind me of spencer tunick stuff, but with only 1 person at a time!! cool shots!!
26 Feb 2009 12:48am
@Susan: I am a huge Spencer Tunick fan - and greatly admire his work. The focus of my work is different but with an underlying message that has common links I am sure. Oh, and thank you very much!
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
I love the fog's presence amongst the tall trees as the sunlight tries to makes its way through.
26 Feb 2009 3:46am
@Twelvebit: That's it - she has feathers beneath that coat... ( ! )
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