Lonely Bride...

Artist: Basia McAuley
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Lonely Bride...

This image is the 1st in a series of 3….. My inspiration behind this are all the lovely wedding images that I see; full of hope, happiness and love, but as we all know the divorce rate is very high and unfortunately many of the beautiful and happy couples divorce… It makes me wonder how would these couples feel if they knew that a few years down the road and a couple of children later, their union would end in divorce. These are the emotions I have tried to capture and portray in my series. And I would like to add a huge thank you to my model and best friend who was also my inspiration as she too recently divorced but was still brave enough to get back into her beautiful wedding dress for this shoot.

Lonely Bride... belongs to the following groups:

Emotive Photography - Not Happy Campers, Love & Romance , The Art of Nursing and Theatrical and Staged Photography

StacyLee, 7 months ago

I really love the concept behind this series. Thank you for bring it to light. You did a wonderful job with this! I really admire your friend for getting back into her gown…
midzing, 7 months ago

beautiful… and sad at the same time,,,, excellent work, lots of emotion,, well done
Robin Webster, 7 months ago

Beautiful work This is lovely.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you StacyLee & Midzing. I was actually suprised she agreed! It’s still very fresh and the emotions are very raw but I’m so glad she did agree, it was quite therapeutic.
Jon C, 7 months ago

Gorgeous!! A unique angle on a subject expertly handled. I love the finish on this, it suits the atmosphere wonderfully. I look forward to seeing the rest of the series.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you Robin & Jon. I’ll upload the next image once this one has sunk in a bit!
Alexia Wardell, 7 months ago

Basia you are getting more and more impressive( you started out impressive though). Love the texture on this piece,it almost has a feeling of a painting… great tones.. I like the darker color. Really a well done piece.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much Alexia!!!
Rhys Jones, 7 months ago

Such an inspirational concept, well done very courageous, the image is stunning also.
Andy Gibb, 7 months ago

a stunning thought provocing study…great work
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thanks so much Rhys & Andy..
Sharon Hammond, 7 months ago

Beautiful work Basia
Marie Magnusson, 7 months ago

wonderful image but so very sad, very emotional. your friend must be very strong
Will Barton, 7 months ago

Lovely treatment. It really conveys the emotion in the shot, the loneliness, the hoplesness and the emptyness.
Antoine Dagobert, 7 months ago

beautiful!! great work of art!
Julie Langford, 7 months ago

Beautiful work here. The treatment is wonderful, gives it that emotional feel. Excellent work
Adriana Glackin, 7 months ago

Wow, Basia, without even having your explanation, it’s easy to see and feel the pain of your broken bride. You have captured the mood very, very well and look forward to more in this series! =)
Phil Thomson IPA, 7 months ago

Basia, What a wonderful image to convey this concept !!! The pose, lighting, and texture are all brilliant and express the feelings felt in such a sad, grieving time as this. I applaud both, you and your friend for being bold enough to tackle this and portray it so beautifully !! Well Done !!!!
TerriRiver, 7 months ago

An uncanny way to convey your thoughts – job well done! Such a powerful image!

And yes, I found the “ice bridge” eerie too. :)
Nicole Goggins, 7 months ago

oh I love this! love the treatment and the emotion – well done! look fwd to seeing the rest of the series…
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Sharon, Marie, Will, Antoine, Julie, Dabble Phil, Terri & Nicole… Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, they are so very much appreciated.. I will be passing these on to my friend too!
funkyfacestudio, 7 months ago

Beautiful image.
Jacq Wilson, 7 months ago

Basia…....................................this is incredible!!!! Such sorrow…...............so sad!
What an amazing image, well done!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much funkyfacestudio and Jacq.
Rebs O, 7 months ago

gorgous photo. fair play to your friend, i hope life treats her as fab as she deserves in the future xx
MzSardonicus, 7 months ago

Wow. What a haunting and beautiful image.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thanks so much RebsO and MzSardonicus.
Helene Kippert, 7 months ago

Beautiful sad image Basia and a great concept!
Suni Pruett, 7 months ago

I love this!! Love the mood and the texture..and it is beautiful!
luckydog, 7 months ago

Beautiful image. Despite the depressing idea behind it. A very realistic way to view things
J. D. Adsit, 7 months ago

extremely sad and thought provoking, gorgeous imagery
Gayle Shaw, 7 months ago

Thought provoking series, beautiful portrait and wonderful description. Well done.
frogster, 7 months ago

Wonderful work,
frogster, 7 months ago

Wonderful work,
HeidiD, 7 months ago

Lovely emotional image – great work!
Mel Brackstone, 7 months ago

Its a great idea Basia, reality does hurt!
Charlene Aycock, 7 months ago

awesome
SusanC, 7 months ago

What an amazing idea…its very raw too.
To anyone who has been through it all it can only mean more and to those who haven’t…
lucky you!! Looking forward to the rest of the series :)
alistair mcbride, 7 months ago

Beautiful and sad at the same time,well done Basia
Mugsy, 7 months ago

Absolutely beautiful!
DawsonImages, 7 months ago

Lonely or shy, this is beautiful
Antanas, 7 months ago

Excellent!
Irene Burdell, 7 months ago

A very sad image.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much for everyones great comment, they are so very much appreciated, especially in this series, thank you!
ElegantSavage, 7 months ago

This sends shivers down my spine…its so hauntingly beautiful and full of emotion…its amazing….well done you for such an amzing heartfelt series….and your beautiful model for her bravery…wishing you both love n light

Kate :)
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much Kate for your great feedback!
phil1950, 7 months ago

Great image, enjoyed your notes, I can relate, because you never know what’s around the corner, well done :)
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thanks Phil1950.
Wendy Slee KMA, 7 months ago

How well you have shown desolation, you have shown it with grace and compassion…....
beautiful work Basia….
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much Wendy.
Astrid Pardew, 7 months ago

gorgeous image and well expressed concept. congratulations.
SylviaHardy, 7 months ago

This is beautiful work Basia, well done!
KBSImages, 7 months ago

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!! Kim
Mister, 7 months ago

Great shot.
huddlenan, 7 months ago

wonderful work :) Please tell her for me that all will end well, she just has to stand strong and HIGH enough to see ahead .

Great work you two.
Albert1000, 7 months ago

Oh, I like this.
Ellen, 7 months ago

This is a beautiful image!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you Astrid, Sylvia, KBSImages, Mister, Nancy, Albert and Ellen :o)
Claire McAdams, 7 months ago

Awesome texture, it looks like a painting!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you once again Claire!
Carlos Solorza, 7 months ago

beautifully done!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

THanks Carlos
Larry Llewellyn, 7 months ago

Good eye….. had to stop and look at this one…..
ArtisticGypsy, 7 months ago

Beautiful and interesting series you’re doing!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much Larry and ArtisticGypsy.
Cathleen Taraw..., 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, both of you. Very emotive.
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thanks Cathleen..
Birgitta, 7 months ago

Outstanding work, Basia! And yes, your friend should be commended
for putting the dress back on. I actually remarried my X…ugh. Now,
am divorcing him. (again) Your texture work is superb. Emotions well
caught..and displayed!
Graham Dean, 7 months ago

Truly a beautiful picture. The artwork is captivating. I reminds me of when I was a kid one of our neighbours hand painting b& w photos.
Scott Ruhs, 7 months ago

Such stunning work
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you Birgitta, Graham & Sruhs for all your wonderful comments :o)
sparklehen, 7 months ago

I love all three images in this series, beautiful!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thanks Sparklehen.
bluerabbit, 7 months ago

Lovely work!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you Bluerabbit.
John Mullins, 7 months ago

Amazing and very thought provoking. Very creative from the artistic point too. Your friend is brave for getting back into her gown; but, also the stronger for it. I wish your friend the very best. You have a fantastic piece of work here.
David Harris, 7 months ago

Stunning on every level! A beautiful work of art! Well done!
Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

Thank you so much Florapro and David :o)
spice, 6 months ago

I love what you have done with this Basia, its very heartfelt..
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thanks Spice.
Eagleye, 6 months ago

A unique and emotional portrait. Textures and balance add nicely to the image.
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thanks once again Eagleye!
Weshon Hornsby, 6 months ago

This is an amazing series of paintings. Great artistry.
eric flannagan, 6 months ago

lovely piece.
Tanya Bright, 6 months ago

Beautiful
Norman1616, 6 months ago

Great work. Well done
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you so much for your comments Weshon, Eric, Tanya & Norman.
barkha, 6 months ago

awesome…its a great pic…
Jacek Walczak, 6 months ago

very artistic…well done Basia!
Jacek Walczak, 6 months ago

Lovely shoot… very powerful and you can tell you friend I can Marry her anytime.
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Ha-Ha, will let her know! Thanks!
jerry alcantara, 6 months ago

beautiful! such a great work of art
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you so much Jerry
karenanderson, 6 months ago

beautiful work … the texture is great
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you Karenanderson.
Heather Hartkamp, 6 months ago

This is lovely Basia. Obviously a lot of thought has gone into the planning of this image. This, and the masterly processing have elevated it to lofty heights!
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you so much Heather!!!
Susan Trigg, 6 months ago

Terrific work!
Jonicool, 6 months ago

Wonderful work!
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you Susan & Jonicool
Rosalie Dale IPA, 6 months ago

The concept and shot is very emotive – but I also love the layer and blending work you have done. Great stuff.
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you Rosalie.
studiofascino, 6 months ago

love the processing here! beautiful sensual work!
Peter Rivron, 6 months ago

Your words are sad, but unfortunately they are very true, is this perhaps because people rush into marriage without too much thought to the meaning of the word commitment? By the way excellent composition with this portrait.
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thanks for your comments Studiofascino & Peter. This was definitely not a rushed decision but unfortunately still happened :o(
Ross Jardine, 6 months ago

Lovely image and a wonderful inspiring gallery.
PhotoAmbiance, 6 months ago

A sad story about your friend but it makes the photo even more touching and more realistic.
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you Ross & PhotoAmbiance!
t1nyskert, 6 months ago

lovely and romantic
fuxart, 6 months ago

as emotional, form a beautiful one
Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

Thank you t1nyskert & fuxart!
nick board, 5 months ago

Radiates class, truly insirational work.
Basia McAuley, 5 months ago

Thanks Nick
Jean Hildebrant, 5 months ago

Love the textures and the dramatic image.
Ross Krambergar, 5 months ago

youve captured it perfectly in my opinion
t1nyskert, 5 months ago

just love the hint of sadness that you have created…really sums up the title
nilantha77, 4 months ago

wonderful image
lolowe, 3 months ago

How beautifully expressive. Very sad and lovely.
Mugsy, 3 months ago

Wonderfully created!
alanalan, 2 months ago

very nice
Peter Evans, 2 months ago

Outstanding work!
Catherine Davis, about 1 month ago

Beautiful, so sad to think of this yet it is true for so many.
SURYADI MAX, about 1 month ago

Beautiful work This is lovely.
Louise Cooke, about 1 month ago

what an intense, emotive artwork, brimming with sadness. Love how you’ve conveyed this – really stunning :)
wanda lechene, 23 days ago

you are sooo talent. every time i stop by looking at your portfolio i am always in amazed.
Alexander Gitlits, 1 day ago

Fantastic concept and execution!