While this capture is reasonably accomplished and seductively rendered, as a photo, it is also short on -range-.
Both title and image relay the subject poignantly, yet the polished fringes of leather suggest an article of clothing and fashion rather than a material per se. The unfortunate and likely unintended effect is that someone viewing the image is reminded of catalog images, intended to sell a product.
If the article used here could have been more difficult to date and could be displayed more generically, this image would, IMHO, be an entirely different animal.
With a greater tonal range (both in the white and black areas), the photo would be transporting.
Despite my stated criteria, I consider it among the best in this challenge.
A good idea that suffers a bit from overexosure and washied out whites in the lace. also I think that more leather would have made it a bit more understandable at first glance. Great idea tho, and meets the challenge well
I had to look at this several times before voting on it. The soft focus is done well, but something about the shot feels strange. I still haven't figured it out, but I like the shot.
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