Great Expectations

I heart grainy textures. This is lovely Kit. Pregnant women are such wonderful subjects.

Yeah very nice.
We almost need a topic in forum how to do some of these effects, i would be keen to know how.

Marvellous image..

Wow, beautiful Sylvia. There’s a crucifiction reference here, or is that just me.

Awww so lovely!! She would have been over the moon!
And grain is good when used creatively ~ like this! :)

beautiful piece, lovely….

Thank you! so much Jessica :) I really love dark and grainy also. I went through a stage where that was all I did, heheheh. :D

Thank you Jo! they sure are, although they can still be quite confronting to some people! I had very funny reactions from some older women when I exhibited these pictures. One just shook her head and walked away in disgust! heheheh :D

Hey Dennis and thank you. I achieved this effect by using super fast film (3200) and low light conditions. This gives you a wonderfully grainy finish. My model had to sit very still and of course I had to use a tripod. That is about it. :D

As I have said it before Robert, you have a very sharp eye and mind! Thank you! :D

I like your choice of styling for these images! The title is fantastic too! Wonderful pieces of photographic art, well done Kitsmumma!!

Cool shot – I can’t believe someone would find such a natural state as pregnancy disgusting!

Love the grain and high contrast. Wonderful shot, as usual..

Quite abstract.

Hi Paul, I borrow from my favourite authors sometimes! hehehhe. Thank you so much. You are always so wonderful with your comments. I’m flattered! Sylvia :D

Hey Damian, I know, but they are from another time and place. I felt a bit sad for them. Made me wonder what their experiences of pregnancy would have been like :O Thanks heaps!

Hi Brett, thank you! so much :D I was going through a serious grainy period when I took these and I have always loved high contrast B&W. I also love working in low light conditions and never use a flash, dont even own one! Thanks heaps! :D

Hi davoid. Yes, I guess she is! I hadn’t really looked at her in that way before but I definately understand where you are coming from! Thanks heaps. This time I know it’s a compliment, heheh. I love abstract too! :D

I love the graininess and contrast in this, it’s such a unique approach to the voluptuousness of the subject Sylvia

Hi Chris, thank you so much. I truely appreciate your comments! :D I really wanted her shape to stand out but hoped the grain would add a softness to her curves. :)

superb image – just love the treatment!

I love the work you have done and if you look at the image of my Jack you will see the beautiful outcome of pregnancy! Well done

Hi Kitsmumma, love this image..it’s so full of joy and expectation:)

For a minute there I thought it was a picture of me and I’m not pregnant! LOL. Seriously this is a great work.

It’s Fab!!! LOVE the grainy, raw feel to it-and the curves and light!!!!

Thank you Paul! :D Much appreciated!

hehehe! Lyn! Thank you very much! I think all shapes are beautiful! :D

Can I be the only person who thought Venus of Willendorf when I saw this? A truly classic pose!

Hi appletea, thank you so much for the comparison. I must admit I hadn’t seen the Venus of Willendorf before. Definately similar body shapes and poses. Thank you so much!

CAPS HERE AS I FEEL SO STRONGLY- FANTASTICALL BEAUTIFUL IMAGE A VERY RUBINESQUE WOMAN- I celebrate its content and your treatment – lovely so very lovely

Hey there. Are you aware of the interesting and controversial thread re this piece Sylvia? It wouldn’t be right if we knew about it and you didn’t. Controversy and exploring through discussion is good – thats when you know your onto something :)))

Hi Robert, no I wasn’t aware of this interest and controversy. Thank you so much for letting me know. I have responded. So much fun…...................................................

PS – Have I ever told you that I think you are wonderful???? :D

Awwww why thanks hon. Your not to bad y’self :)))))))

Kitsmumma I’ve been following the thread about your image and have just read your response! It was wonderful although the image says it all without the words. What makes your image so powerful is that it not only relates to women but it also communicates to others who might not want to know the other side of the cliche’.
And while women are so ready to speak about the euphoria of pregnancy and childbirth the true basic animal nature of the process is rarely touched upon, this gives the outsider an unbalanced view and your image ventures to regain the equilibrium.
Jay may not like your image but I’m sure it has made such an impact that it is an image he wont readily forget!
Power to you!!!!

Kit this is just a classic piece, the added grain has really given this a lovely look. A timeless artwork, which I am sure your friend adores.

beautiful. a beautiful record of a time of joy for your friend. please thank her for sharing the wonder.

on a second note, having just read your post in jay’s thread….
This, to me, is a representation of her hopes, dreams, expectations, the trepidation, the self doubt but mostly her fear of the unknown, the act of childbirth, the surrendering of ones self to the greater forces of nature and life.

Not having been through this experience yet, nor had any close friends who have yet, I had not seen the darkness in this image that you are alluding to. when I read the above quote, the 1st thing that came to mind was something that my mother is always telling me fear is just excitement turned inside out ... and darkness is there to clarify the light.
I still think it is a beautiful image…

MBartworks, thank you, thank you , thank you! I can’t tell you how much your comment means to me. Thank you also for taking the time and the interest. I always knew this was a powerful image however way you look at it and I am really flattered that people have noticed it, even talked about it! Again, thank you so much.

This is fantastic… has a great Noir type feel to it.
Cool! :)

Goddess of fertility in the flesh, Nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love your pictures and I must say, out of red bubble, you are my favourite photografer!
Back to the picture (great expectations) I love the shot and the projection of the woman body as a body and not as a sexy object, but also reminds me of one of my pictures wich I will put on red bubble rigth after this comment on your great (great expectations).

Hi marco, I am so flattered by your comment, I don’t quite know what to say, but…...........thank you. That is such an enourmous compliment and I can’t quite believe it, but thank you so much, I’m so honoured.

In regard to this image, I really just wanted to keep it ‘real’ as the human body is beautiful in any shape or form, well to me anyway, and I also hoped it would convey somehow the mixed feelings and emotions that are the reality of childbirth, if that makes sense.

I’m off to have a look at your work…..........................

Great work of art! So real and without all the bull society calls beauty. It’s awesome.

Beautiful artwork.

looks like real art to me..so well done..fabulous pose and model !