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Published: 2009-10-02 12:50:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 163974; Favourites: 10078; Downloads: 0
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One of the most disastrous shoots I'd ever had. But most memorable and happy one as well. Read my blog post here~ blog.zhangjingna.com/2009/10/c…Model: Abby
Photo/makeup/hair: me
Assistants: Chris Wolf, Rick Bowen
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This is beautiful! It looks like a geisha mourning the death of her samurai spouse.
Five stars on this one!
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it really is reminiscent of memoirs of a geisha,of the village she was born in.
lovely shot.
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This is the best photograph I've seen in DA so far.
The best.
The comments so far have been saying how this reminds them of a scene in Memoirs of a Geisha. I, however, see this as Kawabata's literature in picture form.
People used to say that he would sometimes spend hours writing a single sentence. I see the same meticulous and care in this shot. The background, the flower, the clothing. Each and every strand of hair gently expresses a different sense of longing in its sway.
Most importantly, the look on her face. It isn't flashy or extreme. It is simple, and yet still so filled with tension and anguish. It perfectly captures genuine emotion. There isn't just a unidimensional expression of extreme sadness or depression. You can see in the softness and complexity of her expression that while there may be an mixture of 10 emotions, all she feels is complete emptiness. The pain and the confusion of this emptiness, it does not overwhelm her, but it stings and it lingers, and it slowly changes who she is, like the old rivers that slowly eat away at canyon walls.
Perhaps I am biased, considering that Kawabata, who captures so much in so little, is my favorite writer of all time. Either way, this is a flawless picture. Absolutely flawless.
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One of the saddest, most moving images I've seen lately. It breaks my heart to just look at it. It reminds me of lost love.
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Beautiful.
And the model's expression was perfect.
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Great shot, this is just absolutely gorgeous.
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this is a beautifull shot and the model is amazing, i like the way the kimono is a bit in the same tones of colours as the background. THe way her look is lost in despair is amazing as well i am honestly amazed. good job.
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I think all the effort you went through brought forth a much better picture than you give it credit for. It might not have been as emotional, if she hadn't been as cold.
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I love thois picture. It is very deep, and full of emotion. I also love the story regarding the journey that was made to get the picture.
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It does look very cold there!
But this shot is so beautiful and pulls at the emotions, I really like this picture!
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Her death would not have been in vain, because of this picture!
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so cool ... omg I feel so sorry for you about weather and all xD
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This is such a beautiful picture! Despite all the hassle you went through to take it, I'm glad you did.
: )
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Beautiful Abby. She looks how I feel at this time in my life. The cold and despair she so perfectly portrays, and you so perfectly capture, enfolds my heart.
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very memoirs of a geisha, a scene that had stuck with me since the first time i saw the movie. beautiful!
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She reminds me of Tokoyo from the "Tale of the Oki Islands" before she bravely dives into the sea... beautiful with quiet strength.
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She doesn't seem troubled a all. I have to give it to her.
It's still a nice photo. Very peaceful.
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omg love this!!!! love it love it love it!!
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Wonderful shot! When I saw this, it really caught my eye. I was thinking "cold" before I even saw the title. The colours are magnificent! Such a pretty girl.
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This is an absolutely incredible picture. Composition and overall aesthetics are simply through the roof. Well done.
I do highly recommend deleting your comments. Being too unegotistic is as bad as being too egotistic.
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I think she is just beautiful..the whole photo works well! I love it!
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This is beautiful. I can feel the compassion in her face. Her hair is subtle and soft. It expresses so much. Thanks for sharing. Check out my work and let me know what you think. Also don't forget to add me as a friend too. Bigg hugs-Shonna
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I love how pale all the colors are 
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I'm speechless. This is incredible - you're work is absolutely stunning. And like what other people have said, it reminds me a little of Memoirs of a Geisha.
<3
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;;A;; I really love the expression! 
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Yeah, that was definitely a cold day. Remember how shocked the lady at the ramen place was when we came in? I wonder how many people she told about the strange foreigners who decided to go swimming in the freezing cold lake while wearing a kimono. (^o^)
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HAHAHA YEAH. Oh I totally need to edit that into my blog entry!!
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this is absolutely gorgeous. i don't usually look at photographs but this is simply amazing.
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I really the weather adds to the effect - you couldn't ask for a better shot! (well, i couldn't... )
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Incredible work.
Moreso for the love expressed by those that believe in you.
Thank you so much for sharing the photo and the story with me.
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it looks to me like it was definitely worth it...
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This is a gorgeous picture. She looks so sad, and the colours are amazing. I say that it was not even close to disastrous! Wonderful job.
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