A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me.
It isn't very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That's OK. It was your home. It's where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.
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Originally shot in color
Converted to b&w using Channel Mixer
Adjusted Curves
Salt and Pepper Filter
Cropped
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a very powerful image and something to be proud of, regardless of the score. speaking for us women that were never able to have children, i can't think of anything more beautiful.
Alas, art with an edge often does not do as well on this site as pretty graphics do. I had a look at your portfolio. Never mind the ranking on this one, you have a creative eye. Keep on doing what you do.
Great title, and great reflection on the challenge theme. Technically good, maybe a little underexposed (loss of detail in the jeans). The contrast between her delicate hands and her marked belly is compelling. I think a good photo should tell a story, and stir emotion. This succeeds on both counts. Well done. 9
I'm sure I left a comment on this before! I love this image...it works on so many levels and conveys so many emotions...It is brave and honest, and beautiful...It has really moved me. Thank you! 10
An interesting image...to me it seems a little flat...I don't see any true whites...I also wonder if this picture may have been more powerful if it were in color...I'm usually an instant fan of all things B & W, but in this case..I'd love to see this in color...esp. those stretch marks.
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