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Materials and Methods
Nikon D80 + 50mm f1.8 + IR remote. Tutu is made. Octopus lamp for lighting. Minor vignetting in post editing. Color balancing. Darkened shadows and increased midtones to create a slightly better contrast.

Additional Comments
Hoping to do more with this style of lighting. I've been meaning to do this concept for awhile. I would much prefer it done with a pregnant model though. If anyone wants to replicate the concept with a pregnant model feel free; I'd love to see the results. Or maybe I'll try this shot again in a decade or so

PS: No, these markings are not the markings for a real cesarean. This is simply a conceptual realization; not a literal representation.

I generally hate explaining concepts but some people seem to be interpreting this photo way too literally. One deviant seems to have summed up the interpretation fairly well: "Sounds painful. But what do I know about childbirth; I'm a guy. LOL on the tic-tac-toe board!"

In other words: It's a lighthearted, childish spin on a painful sacrifice inspired by personal oblivion.

If you want to suggest another title, feel free. If you interpreted the concept differently, I'd love to hear what it was
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Comments: 286

thestargazer23 [2009-07-13 10:52:28 +0000 UTC]

lovely soft tones and great concept

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JeanFan In reply to thestargazer23 [2009-07-14 02:41:33 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Littography [2009-07-07 02:46:42 +0000 UTC]

Ahh you poor thing. Having to explain your concepts. People do sometimes take things way too literally... ><

I love the coloring on this. And, of course, the concept. The fact that you can't see her(/your?) face makes this more powerful for me. And by the way, I love how detailed you are about all the materials and settings for your photos. (And thanks for the link, that should keep me from doing any work for a while. xD)

...I clicked on an emote by accident and now it won't go away. So you get joy. <<

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JeanFan In reply to Littography [2009-07-09 15:42:07 +0000 UTC]



Hehe thank you (yes it's me )

No problem. I generally describe the post processing and tools used for every photo in the Artist's Comments. Thanks for actually reading them

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EmoAllDayLong [2009-06-27 16:36:00 +0000 UTC]

heh, i interpretate it as a ballet dancer fearing cesareans can affect how she would dance.
i picked up fear through the angle of the pose and the self covering arms.
heh i came up with this story right when i looked at this,
so i thought you'd wanna see something different in your comments LOL

I also feel the markings on the tummy is a cool symbol!
The tic-tac-toe interpretation was so uncalled for...

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JeanFan In reply to EmoAllDayLong [2009-07-05 22:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Great interpretation

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EmoAllDayLong In reply to JeanFan [2009-07-06 15:08:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you^^

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Zafiara [2009-06-23 11:31:48 +0000 UTC]

This has been featured here: [link]


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JeanFan In reply to Zafiara [2009-07-05 22:07:34 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Zafiara In reply to JeanFan [2009-09-22 15:37:27 +0000 UTC]

(: No problem

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ShaggaWagga In reply to ??? [2009-06-09 14:18:26 +0000 UTC]

nice body

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JeanFan In reply to ShaggaWagga [2009-07-05 21:44:38 +0000 UTC]

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tango-shoes In reply to ??? [2009-06-07 22:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Featured with love: [link]

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JeanFan In reply to tango-shoes [2009-06-08 22:42:29 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Detoxthemind [2009-05-26 13:57:11 +0000 UTC]

this is really cool

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JeanFan In reply to Detoxthemind [2009-05-27 14:50:00 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Detoxthemind In reply to JeanFan [2009-05-27 14:51:15 +0000 UTC]

anytime ur very good at what u do

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mrmonkey1980 [2009-05-24 12:21:17 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, tantalising vulnerability.

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JeanFan In reply to mrmonkey1980 [2009-05-26 13:48:15 +0000 UTC]

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JessicaValerie-n-Co In reply to ??? [2009-05-24 11:11:50 +0000 UTC]

featured here

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JeanFan In reply to JessicaValerie-n-Co [2009-05-26 13:48:31 +0000 UTC]

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Cinderella2B [2009-05-24 08:11:43 +0000 UTC]

there's not much of a strong concept. But you visualize the meaning well. I'm not sure if that make sense ^_^'.

Anyways beautiful lighting and stomach. You have such a small waist and flat stomach.

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JeanFan In reply to Cinderella2B [2009-05-26 13:48:39 +0000 UTC]

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Cinderella2B In reply to JeanFan [2009-05-30 15:58:13 +0000 UTC]

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bunitenorio [2009-05-23 17:35:55 +0000 UTC]

it's perfect

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JeanFan In reply to bunitenorio [2009-05-26 13:49:00 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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bunitenorio In reply to JeanFan [2009-05-26 18:40:52 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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evanlai [2009-05-23 14:01:07 +0000 UTC]

I agree what the 'critiques' have said, beautifully done

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JeanFan In reply to evanlai [2009-05-26 13:49:04 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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feloniousmonk [2009-05-23 11:47:56 +0000 UTC]

well done and well said...thanks for the reminder.
*places an X in the upper left corner...

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JeanFan In reply to feloniousmonk [2009-05-26 13:49:16 +0000 UTC]

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Karolina-Borkowski [2009-05-22 19:08:31 +0000 UTC]

I have featured this here. . . [link]

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JeanFan In reply to Karolina-Borkowski [2009-05-26 13:49:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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MademoiselleHelenina [2009-05-22 08:21:27 +0000 UTC]

if you are willing to take part of the Book Project then I believe these 4 pics chosen as fav could be a great fit in the book!
but maybe I'll choose more later!
Your work is beautiful, especially this one, the colors are gorgeous and the pose is very delicate and sensual!

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JeanFan In reply to MademoiselleHelenina [2009-05-26 13:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I do not allow my work to be printed in books without the purchase of a Standard Print License (more information here: [link] )

Thanks

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MademoiselleHelenina In reply to JeanFan [2009-05-28 07:50:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh ok but it was not a book about making money but to help people others, all proceeds were to go for a charity.
I am uniting with other willing artists to spread the love and spread poetry, because some women dont have this blessing in their life to be able to make art or poetry.
I have other ideals as an artist
but I understand you want to make money.
bye

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JeanFan In reply to MademoiselleHelenina [2009-05-28 18:20:14 +0000 UTC]

Well frankly, I didn't even know that your book was for charity. But since you have blankly assumed that I am simply about making money, I am left in no mood but to wish you good luck in your efforts

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Sh0rtcakes [2009-05-21 10:07:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm fond of the skirt! Do you know where I can get it?

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JeanFan In reply to Sh0rtcakes [2009-05-21 22:40:08 +0000 UTC]

The skirt is made by me

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sonnet-contempo [2009-05-21 09:04:34 +0000 UTC]

its like tic tac toe on her stomach
she isnt pregnant

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JeanFan In reply to sonnet-contempo [2009-05-21 22:40:32 +0000 UTC]

yes
yes I am I aware

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FollowMeBackHome [2009-05-20 20:44:08 +0000 UTC]

i love all your work and this just blows my mind

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JeanFan In reply to FollowMeBackHome [2009-05-20 21:14:25 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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oyog [2009-05-20 16:15:24 +0000 UTC]

"I was a cesarean baby. You can't really tell, except when I leave a room I go out through the window."
-Steven Wright

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JeanFan In reply to oyog [2009-05-20 19:08:50 +0000 UTC]

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UniqueLoveHeart [2009-05-20 02:12:59 +0000 UTC]

When I first saw this, I thought it was an interpretation of low self-esteem. I tought it was suppose to represent plastic surgery and what not.
But now I see the concept.
Beautifully done.

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JeanFan In reply to UniqueLoveHeart [2009-05-20 19:10:01 +0000 UTC]

Interesting

Thanks

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BubblegumHead In reply to ??? [2009-05-19 19:59:33 +0000 UTC]

The title and composition of this image work so well together.
It's so pretty.

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JeanFan In reply to BubblegumHead [2009-05-20 19:10:08 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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BubblegumHead In reply to JeanFan [2009-05-21 01:42:33 +0000 UTC]

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