Visceral Response

     Visceral Response:
            This group of photographs is absolutely stunning to me. The moment I came across them I felt that gurgley feeling down in my tummy, the feeling of inspiration and adoration. This perfect execution of a juxtaposition of a woman and a flower is incredibly creative and awe-inspiring. The photographer was able to capture movement in the image by the shape of the petals alone, and by the way they appear to drape on the woman's hips, like a twirling skirt. The texture is also unique in these pictures. The background is out of focus, yet every petal on the flowers is sharp and crisp. I find it absolutely fascinating that a ballerina form was able to be created from this simple idea. The subdued color adds to the images as well, too much color would overpower the picture and make it feel less intimate. The perspective taken with these pictures gives me the idea that the woman had no idea that these pictures were being taken, that her beauty and innocence are natural, and that she has the movement of a flower. One of my favorite sets of photographs of all time, easily.