The Gargoyle
Body paint artist: Naomi Smith, Time Honored Designs
Model: Jeven St. Croiz
Won first place at National Photo Awards September 2009
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Mark Snelling
Great b&w,love the composition..
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you Mark.
Coronus
Beautiful capture – the misty vibe to this just adds to the eeriness of the gargoyle (which looks as if he is really made of stone)
leannasreflect... replied
Thanks Jonathan. It started to rain and he started to melt…we had to work fast…but this image made the 8 hours of prep worth it. :)
Barbara Anderson
Congrat on winning the contest. Your talent is so great. keep up the great work. Love Mom
leannasreflect... replied
Thanks mommy
restlessd
Wow, this is creepy (that’s a good thing LOL).
Great capture, great atmosphere!
♥Rhonda♥
leannasreflect... replied
haha…thanks Rhonda. Glad you like creepy. Have you met my friend Anthony yet? haha. Love ya Anthony :)
Jen Ryan
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you so much
frogster
Right up my alley, lol Great work
leannasreflect... replied
Glad you like :)
giohugueth
Really awesome, and applause to the body paint artist
leannasreflect... replied
Oh yes…I love her work. She does such a great job and she is very professional and fun. Time Honored Designs
icesrun
The combined talents of all of you is a really wonderful catch. Congratulations on the win, also the feature I see above.
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you thank you….love you. :)
Jan Piller
You know how much I love this whole series!! Congrats again on your – you’re the big weiner!!!!!! yay!!!!
leannasreflect... replied
haha. ok…how did you know I wanted to do a weiner shoot? haha.
Thanks Jan. :) Glad this one is finally out.
Teacup
amazing image…fantastic makeup and set up…xxx
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you very much. :)
hsien-ku
such a striking image! well done!
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you :)
Antanas
lovely shot
leannasreflect... replied
Thanks Antanas…nice to see you
erika15
oh wow! this is just incredible! Awesome, awesome work. I really thought it was a real stone gargoyle when I first saw it…I would definitely be scared if it were a real gargoyle! :D
leannasreflect... replied
hehe. Thank you. The body paint artist did such a great job…and sooo did the model.
jacqleen
this is AWEsomeeeeeeeeeeee…...........LOVE LOVE the MOOD here :)
leannasreflect... replied
Thank so much. I was a little upset when it began to rain…we only got to shoot a few shots…but it did make for a great mood.
Carl M. Moore
Sweet Shot! Perfect mood for Halloween!
leannasreflect... replied
Thanks Carl.
Pete Janes
I love everything about this image. Composition, contrast, subject. Well deserved win.
leannasreflect... replied
Thanks so much Pete…Im glad you like. :)
Wayne Gerard T...
Unforgettable…
leannasreflect... replied
WOW thanks Wayne. :)
hugh023
Good stuff!! . . .
leannasreflect... replied
Thank you!!
Sebastiaan Koenen
Great work Leannas!
Mindy McGregor
Congrats on the challenge win!