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Piddling — a Continuous Path
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model : Monica Bollamore of monica
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I'm more interested in the pose in and of itself in relation to the image as a whole. However, to continue the dialog you and hezmyjoy initiated: the position isn't unstable in-and-of itself but you've generated instability with the upsidedown triangle from the horizon line and the tree. The same pose without that tree or with a vertical stabilizing line behind her shoulders would generate the ease and calmness you're mentioning. She cannot be part of 'the environment' with the unnaturalness of the geometry you've created. That doesn't hurt the image in any way, it just flies in the face of your intentions.
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That being said the expression and pose are beautifully designed. The wind is hitting the subject interestingly. It came together nicely.
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i agree with the first part ,and the triangle was my intention (if you check the rest of my gallery i usually try to have geometrical shapes in my compositions), but to disagree with the rest, the fact that she is a part of this triangle -makes for my eyes at least- her pose natural and stable. Triangle is not an unnatural shape after all.
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Truth. But Generally upside down triangles give us a feeling of unease because they're associated with toppling. The base or weight of the triangle is higher which generates a sense of "Oh no!"
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i like the sense of 'alignment' of the fabric at the bottom of her dress with the reeds ...& her diagonal symmetry with the tree/ plant in the background (that's an unintentional "V" -for- ViT" right there) 
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she is one of my favourite models here in Greece
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The color of her dress in contrast with the environment is ideal. I like the focus of the shot as well. The way the model is positioned is a little uncomfortable to look at especially when seeing the position of her leg. Is she falling? Is she about to stumble and in what direction? Should it be in the same direction as the wind as indicated by the way her hair is moving? i suppose in that sort of field and her dress, I would expect the model to be positioned differently. I hope I wasn't harsh.
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Its nice to make questions when studying an artwork. For me, she is blindly following a continuous path (like the title). Her expression is calm ,and its because she knows what she does, the rest of the body follows her legs, she is a part of the environment, she pops out like the other plant in the back, thats why she has that diagonal position. But again everyone has his own opinion, and point of view, which is always accepted
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Thank you for expressing to me your intent. I suppose what threw me is the flow of the wind; however, I see where you are coming from. Thank you again and for not responding back offensively.
Kindest Regards,
Lenora
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I would never respond offensivly, even to someone that offended me
In your case though, its a pleasure to discuss
p.s i like ur art, welcome to da
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Thank you so much and for such gracious words. It is my pleasure to meet you.
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