Will You Come Into My Parlour....?

Geoff Coleman - Conceptuals

Will You Come Into My Parlour....?

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“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly,
‘Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I’ve a many curious things to show when you are there.”
Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne’er come down again.”

“I’m sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high;
Will you rest upon my little bed?” said the Spider to the Fly.
“There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest awhile, I’ll snugly tuck you in!”
Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “for I’ve often heard it said,
They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!”

Said the cunning Spider to the Fly, ” Dear friend what can I do,
To prove the warm affection I ‘ve always felt for you?
I have within my pantry, good store of all that’s nice;
I’m sure you’re very welcome—will you please to take a slice?”
“Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “kind Sir, that cannot be,
I’ve heard what’s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!”

“Sweet creature!” said the Spider, “you’re witty and you’re wise,
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
I’ve a little looking-glass upon my parlour shelf,
If you’ll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself.”
“I thank you, gentle sir,” she said, “for what you ‘re pleased to say,
And bidding you good morning now, I’ll call another day.”

The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again:
So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready, to dine upon the Fly.
Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing,
“Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple—there’s a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!”

Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue -
Thinking only of her crested head - poor foolish thing! At last,
Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den,
Within his little parlour—but she ne’er came out again!

And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne’er give heed:
Unto an evil counselor, close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.”

The Spider and the Fly
by Mary Howitt

Part of “To Dance Between Shadow and Light” series. First image can be seen here

Model: Danika
Photography / processing: Geoff

Tv: 1/200 sec
Av: f/11
ISO: 200

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Will You Come Into My Parlour....? by Geoff Coleman - Conceptuals
Will You Come Into My Parlour....? by Geoff Coleman - Conceptuals
  • Geoff Coleman - Conceptuals

    Geoff Coleman ...

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Wonderful…............

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Ade – glad you like it.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Brilliant shot Geoff! Awesome pose & lighting.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Dani’s highly skilled – she makes the most difficult poses look effortless. Thanks Di.

  • Mudsoldat

    Mudsoldat

    Strewth…another big ole gorgeous spider…she’s fantastic…tho just why she’d want to do that to her body is beyong my ability to understand…still..she looks great doing it. Dancers are fantastic. MS

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Yep she is a pleasure to watch and she loves it which is why she does it – huge discipline and commitment – takes several hours of exercising and warm-ups before being able to do this.

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    amazing!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Glad you like it. Thanks

  • carss66

    carss66

    great shot,and yes i will enter your parlour lol

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Lol. Thanks for your comment.

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Geoff, this is just superb – the pose, the model’s execution, the lighting, the whole concept. I just cant believe this fabulous work you are doing!!! Keep it coming.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Your such a sweetie – thanks Marguerite – certainly will – took over 400 shots from this shoot and man has it been hard to pick out the best – she is just so good almost every shot worked.

  • Naveen Sharma

    Naveen Sharma

    wow great lighting & capture

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you.

  • KMorral

    KMorral

    Most intriguing! Beautiful in its simplicity…striking pose! Fabulous composition all round

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    What a great comment – thanks.

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin

    Wonderful work, Geoff! :D

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Ta Adriana.

  • Albert Dickson

    Albert Dickson

    So strong! A masterful photograph. She is amazing!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Why thank you kindly – much appreciated.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely shot

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    High praise coming from you – thank you.

  • Karel Kuran

    Karel Kuran

    Beautiful image. Great pose & lighting.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you.

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Very striking image with lovely, dramatic light! Dancers can get in the most amazing positions.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    When they are this good they certainly can – more to come. Thanks

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    Brilliant pose and lighting!...stunning work!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks maestro – glad you think so.

  • Ross Spencer

    Ross Spencer

    Absolutely superb! Excellent work!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • Danceintherain

    Danceintherain

    Most amazing image, the lighting and the pose.
    • Coy *

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Glad you like it. Thanks

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    wonderful image Geoff! Love your lighting and her pose is superb

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    High praise from you – thanks heaps.

  • Martin Muir

    Martin Muir

    Classic shot,awesome work geoff,aamazing image!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Martin – one of my favourite shoots ever this – stunning dancer to work with.

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    Amazing photo…pose and adding the poem was great.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks for the feedback on the poem as well – seemed aposite.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Fab light, love the way it bounces off the satin, the pose is perfect !! Great work !!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    hehe – trust you to pick up on my fave bit of this shot – just loved the way the shoes came out. Thanks my friend.

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Beautiful photo – but I just loved to read the story – never have red all of it before – a fav :o)
    I know this spider !!!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    No I hadn’t read it before either – just knew that one line. Isn’t it a brilliiant poem – just love it. Thanks for the lovely comment.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    WONDERFUL!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Ta muchly my friend.

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    Exceptional work….. very thrilling to view and to read the story…. wonderful combination!!!! True artist!!!!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks for your particularly lovely comment – very much appreciated.

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Fantastic!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    what an amazing shot Geoff very creative well done

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks – very glad you like it.

  • MHK-Annai

    MHK-Annai

    Great pose/shot/lighting! It’s wonderful!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you kindly.

  • Jarko

    Jarko

    Anytime! Great ! :)

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell


    Congradulations

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you so much for featuring this shot in your wonderful group – very much appreciated.

  • JennyMac

    JennyMac

    This is brilliant Geoff! I love the simplicity of the shot yet there is drama too… I’m sure there would be many a fly lured into this spiders lair… lol!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    That is a wonderful, considered comment Jenny – thanks heaps.

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Such a great capture with such wonderful lighting!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Barbara – glad you like it.

  • Robert Brindley

    Robert Brindley

    There has always been a lot of potential for photographers in nude studies of dancers, and particularly ballerinas but I imagine a little intimidating as one’s ability to direct and choreograph is just as important as the lighting and the framing and all the other technical stuff. You seem to have overcome all the issues and produced this amazing image ( as all the others are in the series)
    Mr Coleman, I dips me lid !!

    PS. Proud to have my Blue Bridge sitting alongside yours as a Featured Photograph in Style! Class! Excellence etc.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Well as usual Mr Brindley a superb, considered and simply brilliant comment. Thanks so much and welcome to RB – pretty much my HQ these days but haven’t even had much time for the Bub of late – way too many shoots – overcommitted myself just a little. And yes wasn’t it great that we were neighbours in SCE for a while.

  • ChrisCoombes

    ChrisCoombes

    Superb concept and execution Geoff by both you and Danika.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Chris – glad you think so.

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    Such beautiful lighting. A wonderful portrait!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment.

  • Lenny La Rue, IPA

    Lenny La Rue, IPA

    Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks again Lenny.

  • Rémi Bridot

    Rémi Bridot

    C’est superbe !!!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Glad you like it Remi – thanks

  • Jim Cumming

    Jim Cumming

    She is absolutley beautiful…and so is this photo….congratulations to you
    Jim

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Jim – much appreciated.

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    Outstanding shot Geoff

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks again Noel.

  • Sidera Errantia

    Sidera Errantia

    WOW!
    love everithing about this one!
    ...framing …pose…light..
    amazing!

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks for your particularly lovely comment – much appreciated.

  • Douzy

    Douzy

    What an amazing shot Geoff! Long gone are the days when you were not a “portrait” person… (and how did you find a model like this?!).

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Lol – well and truly gone Douzy and you and Ange were one of the first! Can’t tell you what a spur-on for me getting into model photography doing that shoot with you and Ange was – so thanks heaps! Anytime you both want an update just say the word lol! I just put out a casting call for this shoot and I struck gold when Danika responded. And wait til you see the next dancer – just as good!

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Brilliant capture and idea…Stunning work of art

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment Ken

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    yep- stunning… excellent concept, pose lighting – and really does need to be viewed large

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Thanks Jim – very much appreciated.

  • MikeShort

    MikeShort

    This is a wonderful photo and it is helping to cure my fear of spiders. Thanks for sharing, Mike

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied

    Lol – well then it’s multi-purpose. Thanks Mike.

  • Ryan Davison

    Ryan Davison about 1 month ago

    better in colour for me, very interesting

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 26 days ago

    Thanks Ryan.

  • Trish O'Brien

    Trish O'Brien 27 days ago

    This is fantastic – I love the B&W version best I think.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 26 days ago

    Thanks Trish – much appreciated.

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam 27 days ago

    Great capture and light

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 26 days ago

    Glad you think so – thanks.

  • andyzomorf

    andyzomorf 26 days ago

    awesome- the pose is fantastic.

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 25 days ago

    Thanks – she does it very well I think.

  • Pete Costick

    Pete Costick 24 days ago

    Congrats…..featured work

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 24 days ago

    Thanks heaps for the feature Pete – very honoured to be in this company.

  • thatkellychic

    thatkellychic 20 days ago

    this is great. it really stands out in the black and white!

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos 16 days ago


    Very dynamic image and pose!!!!

  • jwinman

    jwinman 13 days ago

    dancers make for such interesting subjects…

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 11 days ago

    Without a doubt – thank you.

  • Michael Degenhardt

    Michael Degenh... 12 days ago

    She’s gotta be the prettiest spider I’ve ever seen and yes, I’d walk into that parlor. Beautiful capture, the lighting allows sight of the spider like pose. Great work! Michael

  • Geoff Coleman ... replied 11 days ago

    Thanks Michael – she is indeed.

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