Renaissance Portrait by EchoNorth
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Renaissance Portrait by

Self Portrait with Scarf and Owl Feather

Canon 50D
Canon 18-55 EF-S Zoom

In the style of (my favourite) Northern Renaissance panel paintings of women at their windows. I was (again) listening to ‘Only Skin’ by Joanna Newsom- I find its easier to be serious and create the right expressions as a result- her music is stunningly beautiful, and so complex I think I can listen to it for the rest of my life and never run out of something new to think about.

“All my bones they are gone, gone, gone
Take my bones, I don’t need none
Cold, cold cupboard, lord, nothing to chew on!
Suck all day on a cherry stone

Well when the bough breaks, what’ll you make for me?
A little willow cabin to rest on your knee
What’ll I do with a trinket such as this?
Think of your woman, who’s gone to the west

But I’m starving and freezing in my measly old bed!
Then i’ll crawl across the salt flats to stroke your sweet head
Come across the desert with no shoes on!
I love you truly, or I love no-one"

(from ‘Ys’)

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Comments

  • peaceofthenorth
    peaceofthenorthabout 2 years ago

    you are knocking these out of the park girl….very well done …you are a beautiful young lady ….Steve

  • Kerri Gallagher
    Kerri Gallagherabout 2 years ago

    Gorgeous Janene really well done!!

  • Michael Marten
    Michael Martenabout 2 years ago

    wonderful – soft and gentle, yet you also convey something of power and strength

  • Shelly Wickens
    Shelly Wickensabout 2 years ago

    My goodness Janene….you have a classic beauty about you and your wonderful spirit shines through in your sp’s. I love the pose, lighting, and emotion in this. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful words along with this as well. Next time I am in Calgary visiting my brother we should get together. I would LOVE to photograph you! I won’t capture you as you do but it would be an honour to try lol :D Keep up the great work young lady. Oh….love the personal touch with the feather too :)

  • Wayne Cook
    Wayne Cookabout 2 years ago

    Wonderful sensitivity, and so evocative of the era….lovely writing, as well!

  • John Wright
    John Wrightabout 2 years ago

    Stunning work. I love the lighting and pose. The feather is a nice touch.

  • David Murphy
    David Murphyabout 2 years ago

    Janene……..no music in the world matches the beauty i see here……..but there will be an avalanche of song writers wanting this image to boost their popularity……
    …you are so beautiful girl…….and your work here is astounding!!

  • David  Parkin
    David Parkinabout 2 years ago

    A stunning and beautiful image :-)

  • Ian English
    Ian Englishabout 2 years ago

    Janene it has all been said above – absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • Mark Snelling
    Mark Snellingabout 2 years ago

    Beautiful sp,nice work Janene!