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Published: 2011-05-28 15:27:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 10864; Favourites: 413; Downloads: 265
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Description This is a rework of an old image. The old shot had about 10 or so layers in Photoshop, if that many. This one has 33.

Check out this link for more info: link


This image was used as the cover for Volume 1 of Night World - a series by the writer of The Vampire Diaries, L.J. Smith. 


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Bite me! :)I am SO unbelievably proud to share this! 
We got back from the coast yesterday (on holiday at the moment) and swung past the post office to pick it up. I haven't stopped smiling since!
This has been a couple of months in the making and I've been dying to share it, but had to keep it under wraps for obvious reasons. Now that it's out there and I have the book, I can share to my proud heart's content!

Being a huge (massive unashamed fan-girl!) Vampire Diaries fan myself, this was an amazing experience and honor for me. It's hard to explain what it feels like to see one of your photographs on the cover of a book. And when it's a book by an internationally known writer with a MASSIVE TV series as part of her work... words fail. I'm SO incredibly blessed to get this opportunity!  I was absolutely dumbstruck when I got the mail that it's a series by L.J. Smith and I couldn't stop gushing. I should thank Lynne from Hachette for being so patient with me

PLEASE do not use this image for ANYTHING without my express written permission. It is copyrighted and off-limits for any use whatsoever. And it was a lot of hard work. Put in by me. So... no touchy!

Location: Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa

Thanks in advance for all comments, favourites and watches. Even if I don't reply and say thanks to all of them, I really appreciate all the feedback you guys give me.
All images are copyright (c) Johann Marx. Unauthorised use (including manipulation artworks, websites, layouts, tubes, wallpapers, banners, blogs, CDs, posters, icons or any other use of this kind) is strictly forbidden. Please respect the model in your comments.

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Comments: 72

seeker36340 [2022-12-22 06:10:49 +0000 UTC]

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Evey-V [2014-10-08 22:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Indeed, it's awesome for a book cover! I was just thinking about it and then read it was used for one. Great job ♥

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FuzzyYak In reply to Evey-V [2014-10-10 15:51:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Evey-V In reply to FuzzyYak [2014-10-10 16:28:30 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome c:

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audrenlerioual [2014-01-09 13:49:03 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I'd love to use it as reference for a drawing. With credits due, obviously. Would that be OK ?

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FuzzyYak In reply to audrenlerioual [2014-01-09 17:06:44 +0000 UTC]

Hi there. Sorry, this one is off-limits. It was used for a book cover, so any other use is unfortunately not allowed. Thanks for asking though.

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audrenlerioual In reply to FuzzyYak [2014-01-20 08:34:26 +0000 UTC]

OK. Thank you for you reply.

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FuzzyYak In reply to audrenlerioual [2014-01-20 15:16:38 +0000 UTC]

If there's any other pic that piques your interest, let me know, k?

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audrenlerioual In reply to FuzzyYak [2014-01-20 16:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I've replied on that pic.

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FuzzyYak In reply to audrenlerioual [2014-01-20 15:14:52 +0000 UTC]

No problem. Sorry I couldn't agree, but I'll get into trouble

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DarkBlueVelvet [2013-12-23 08:45:31 +0000 UTC]

Love this one, is gorgeous!     

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Edwardv [2013-04-19 23:43:08 +0000 UTC]

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davegarrett [2012-06-19 13:12:29 +0000 UTC]

love it great job, fantastic colors

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VahnKira [2012-04-03 09:57:15 +0000 UTC]

Hi ! Can I draw this picture ?

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FuzzyYak In reply to VahnKira [2012-04-03 10:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Hi there. Unfortunately this one is off limits as it was purchased as a book cover. Sorry

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neuroticreview [2012-03-31 11:01:32 +0000 UTC]

I love this!

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FuzzyYak In reply to neuroticreview [2012-03-31 21:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

You mentioned novel covers, this one was used for a cover.

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neuroticreview In reply to FuzzyYak [2012-04-01 15:36:16 +0000 UTC]

I thought it looked familiar

Yes, I have a sequel to my novel coming out soon and my publisher and I have been scouring the interwebs for new talent.

You really do exceptional work btw.

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FuzzyYak In reply to neuroticreview [2012-04-02 03:56:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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AutumnTheNinja [2012-02-08 21:09:51 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! She looks like she's gonna eat him or something xD

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FuzzyYak In reply to AutumnTheNinja [2012-02-09 15:04:50 +0000 UTC]

NOMNOMNOM!

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AutumnTheNinja In reply to FuzzyYak [2012-02-09 19:53:03 +0000 UTC]

Lol! OmnomnomnomNOOOOM... He prolly tastes all salty though. xD

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MigleGolubickaite [2011-09-25 10:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous look of the model and perfect lightning

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FuzzyYak In reply to MigleGolubickaite [2011-09-26 04:54:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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rocishop [2011-08-29 21:29:19 +0000 UTC]

stunning

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FuzzyYak In reply to rocishop [2011-08-30 20:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Zanarky [2011-06-07 03:19:29 +0000 UTC]

Incredibly intense! Perfect job on the lighting, as well as your model's eyes. Well done.

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FuzzyYak In reply to Zanarky [2011-06-07 04:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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HallowedHeroine [2011-06-05 15:42:13 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely stunning. Her stare captivates not only his but mine as well. She's lovely, and I like the mischievous look on her face like she's up to no good...lol. Great job, J!

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FuzzyYak In reply to HallowedHeroine [2011-06-06 04:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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HallowedHeroine In reply to FuzzyYak [2011-06-07 02:47:10 +0000 UTC]

You're so very welcome, love

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Lord-Jack [2011-05-30 13:12:57 +0000 UTC]

love it love it love it love it!!!

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FuzzyYak In reply to Lord-Jack [2011-05-31 04:35:06 +0000 UTC]

Cool. But, do you love it?

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Lord-Jack In reply to FuzzyYak [2011-06-01 06:34:40 +0000 UTC]

YES!
it reminds me of a story i´m writing with my best friend^^ and that fits so well...I can´t help loving it!

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pink-laces [2011-05-30 01:46:46 +0000 UTC]

I still love this photo. First time I saw it, my jaw dropped. Love love loveee!!!!

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FuzzyYak In reply to pink-laces [2011-05-30 04:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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CountessMvonRichter [2011-05-30 00:52:48 +0000 UTC]

Stunning shot! I love the tension in her fingers.

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FuzzyYak In reply to CountessMvonRichter [2011-05-30 04:42:44 +0000 UTC]

She needs longer nails! I want scratch marks!

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viktord [2011-05-29 16:41:50 +0000 UTC]

scary

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FuzzyYak In reply to viktord [2011-05-29 19:03:14 +0000 UTC]

Good kind of scary?

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viktord In reply to FuzzyYak [2011-05-31 06:08:43 +0000 UTC]

good kind or not is depending if you do like vamps or not
she looks like a vamp before the bite.

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FuzzyYak In reply to viktord [2011-05-31 06:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Mission accomplished then!

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LiliaceaeTigrinum [2011-05-29 15:37:31 +0000 UTC]

That is fantastic. Eerie and captivating without being horror and overdone. Reminds me of my boyfriend and I. lol Kind of, we're not that awesome looking. XD Wonderful job!

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FuzzyYak In reply to LiliaceaeTigrinum [2011-05-29 16:31:24 +0000 UTC]

Heheheh, thanks!

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LiliaceaeTigrinum In reply to FuzzyYak [2011-05-30 01:36:49 +0000 UTC]


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Lucifel-Photography [2011-05-29 06:31:03 +0000 UTC]

It's very nice like this too...

Maybe better (if that is possible to compare) than the older one!
^^)

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FuzzyYak In reply to Lucifel-Photography [2011-05-29 07:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Better is good! Thanks!

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quiet-seeker [2011-05-29 03:41:45 +0000 UTC]

she's so beautiful! Very nice photo!

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FuzzyYak In reply to quiet-seeker [2011-05-29 07:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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hawkeye1 [2011-05-29 00:13:42 +0000 UTC]

The original was a belter, but this is even better. More shadows has increased the atmosphere, and this one seems to have more of a story book/goth feel to it. Top stuff

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