Symmetry
This is one of my favourite shots. I just love her lines and flow and symmetry [I hope I spelt that right] Further the morning we shot was so peaceful and the model and I connected so beautifully. I truly think this trust can be felt in photos.
Further I love the aesthetics of women and believe that some have more power in their aesthetic than others. I believe the look of this model is so empowering and has been enhanced by her free and humble nature.
I am really passionate about running workshops pertaining to images such as these. I have set up a group to promote and feature these workshops.
Empowered Beauty
Also please visit my personal website www.leapoffaith.com.au
Symmetry belongs to the following groups:
Art of Erotic Visions, Australian Adult Photographic Workshops, Gods and Goddesses, The Adult Group and The Artistic Nude Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Karl Schlemmer
Beautiful, Tony. Great composition and the B-W is perfect. Love this one. :-)
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Karl. I really think it has a special essence about it.
roybarry
Tony, this is a sublime capture of a very beautiful woman.
An instant favourite.
ozjami
i love this image ,simply beautiful !
Peter Redmond
The image is sharp, great lines and lighting.
Karl Denton
Beautifully done Tony, one of mine as well… Very nice!
Von McKnelly
I tried and tried to find something I didn’t like in this work….crap…it can’t be done.
Bradels
Tony, Another piece of Stunning Work…..Excellent
doug61853
Once again, you are the best!!
davesophfinn
God, that is an arse you could bite. Great shot.
shubnumgill
Rhythmic!
Rasendyll
Classic Image
Tony Ryan
Thanks guys. Overwhelmed with all your fantastic comments. I truly love this image and believe it is a great representation of what I wish the material world would e open enough to embrace.
Antanas
great capture, perfect
Mundy Hackett
classically sumptuous!
Judith Oppenhe...
the body, pose and lighting are extraordinary … i really like the semi-opaqueness and composition of the background as well. a very pleasing image.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Judith. The background is one of my dirty windows overlooking the city. Was early morning with soft focas and seems to add to the feel.
Sleek Images
Simply beautiful Tony – well done…
Nicole Goggins
stunning and elegant photo. love the b & w!
lawrencew
lovely image.. suffused with gentle ambience..
pauldrobertson
magnificent. truly – grace arcing elegance, strength. such beauty.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Paul. I think the shot has much grace aswell. One of my favourite descriptions for what I want to present is Style, Passion and Grace.
Graham Jones
The unfortunate thing about being a 40-something male with a facination for the female form is the label that you usually get hit with. Trying to explain that you have little or no interest in jumping into the sack with all you admire usually falls on the deaf ears of the narrow-minded accusers. It is images of this quality that have some chance of making them see – perhaps. Although you have captured and displayed this body perfectly, ultimately this woman is the work of art. Lighting, form, pose and balance – all put together to create something more than the sum total of the elements. Thanks for the opportunity to view and marvel Tony.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Graham for your very true and deep comments. I too believe this pic and many others taken by a range of photographers to be works of art. I finf the aesthetics of certain females to be the ultimate visual and perhaps emotional art. Regarding the sexual aspects and accusations you mention perhaps you may find some interesting thoughts on one of our forums that I have provided a link for below. It talks of sacred prostitution and intimacy instead of lust and possession.
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/leapoffaith/vpost?id=2460337
Sharon Hammond
Beautiful & classy. Luv the curves & lighting. Niiiiiice
FifthEssence
Stunning!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks. Just read the intro to your site. Am facinated with the concpet of the fifth essence. Please email me when you have your website up and running.
Best Wishes Tony.
FifthEssence
Thanks Tony… will do!
Jeff Lynch
A true classic.
peter kelly
elegant, stylish and timeless….......
Megan Dacy
AHH! She’s perfect.
GetCarter
stunning OMG awesome – love the curves, skin tone & dipples in her back OMG
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks , really appreciate your feedback.
BonitoPhotography
Absolutely Gorgeous!
Tony Ryan replied
Thankyou very much.
Dave Miller
fantastic light catching her back, perfect figure I love it – excellent
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Dave, I think images like these should inspire us all to reach for our perfection.
Matt Halls
A magnificent capture…the lighting is spot on!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Matt for all of your encouragement.
Jacqueline Baker
Fantastic another success!
botticcelli
what a beautiful lines and light!
binjy
The lighting is perfect…..and the window is just wonderful :)
Uncle Artmonger
The lighting is perfect Tony.
Gives you just enough to see.
doug61853
Even though I have already commented on this shot, I must say, it is a truly inspiring shot and the model is breathtaking. I do so love beautiful women!........sigh
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Doug, I really think this shot is a great one for beauty and humility.
micmac
Fantastic model,perfect shot.The light caresses her body so softly ,it’s gorgeous.
Dubravko Jelic
nice natural light and beautifful model….
Saki
Mate this is absolutely a master piece. The lines, contrast and composition are amazing. Well done.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Saki, really happy that you appreciate the beauty.
Nigel Donald
Beautiful
Nvision Ink
Great photo perfect contrast!!!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Neil. Appreciate it.
David Harris
All I can say is you have achieved utter perfection here! Great work!
John Michael S...
Near perfection.
-JMS
Ross Krambergar
perfect title, the lighting really shows off the structure of the body, nicly done
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Ross.
Lindsay Berman
simply beautfiul, fantastic lines.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Lindsay. Appreciate your comments and also all the favourites of mine you have marked.
Best Wishes Tony.
Paul Scarsella
simply amazing!!!
Phil Deaves
Super shot….you are to be congratulated on creating a beautiful image. It is a wonderful pose.
EnPassant
I can see why this is a favourite of yours. Lovely tones and composition.
lisabella
great photo!! im doing my first nude shoot this afternoon on the beach!
do you have any others from this photoshoot?? how did it go for you?? im really hoping things work out with it. GREAT photo!!! i love the tones!!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks for your feedback on my work. I haven’t posted any others from this particular shoot but have plently of other nudes on my page. I think that the world needs more beautifully presented nudes. That the nude when presented with humility is a very empowering aspect of society. Look forward to seeing your shots.
Best Wishes Tony.
lisabella
thanks for replying. yeah i just got back im about to post some. i would love for you to comment and let me know.
she told me i couldn’t post any nipple pics though because her boyfriend would flip and shes not totally comfortable with that which is completely understandable. but yeah check out some of mine and let me know what you think, i’d love for your feedback!!
thanks
Jennifer Darrow
phenomenal
Peter Evans
Beautiful use of form and light Tony !!
mick223
beautifully done, and the model… goodness.
RMonroe
Beautiful:)
Charles McKean
Fab
sharra
this is perfect. flawless. sensual, stunning
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks so much for your comments. I remember being very humbled when I took this photo.
Laney ...
The lighting to beautiful, the way it highlights the edges of her features/muscles. Great Job! Shows the work of both of you – how healthy and fit the model is combined with your skill in posing and painting with light. Tony, you rock :)
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Laney,
You seem to have a very deep appreciation of the female form.
Best Wishes Tony.
morpheus71
Stunning but classy image!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks , I really believe that the female nude is a classic aspect of life when presented from the heart.
bigbear2311
Beautiful composition and light!!! Great classic pose!!
christyn
the arch of her back is beautiful. there is a calmness here. she seems very comfortable. Nice work
Tony Ryan replied
Your comments are very perceptive. She was indeed very comfortable on this day. In my years of photography I have come to realise that a person’s energy can be felt in a photo even in a back shot.
bigbear2311
Ohhhh so nice!!
Maxoperandi
Have tried this shot many times myself…here you have captured the light and the model to perfection
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks very much for your comments. Really find your work very stimulating aswell.
PassionsFineArt
Phenominal image Tony!!!
Jonathan Bartlett
Symmetry is a beautiful thing.
Great shot Tony!
NCOFFEY2008
stunning beautiful shot. her angelic shape and pose are both sinsual and peaceful at the same time.
jennypaige
stunning pose and image
Noel Elliot
this is a great shot Tony
Husky
Stunning!!!
Jonathan Charles
Distilled feminine beauty. As Graham wrote, this is aesthetic and sensual rather than blatantly erotic.
The window provides the perfect lighting and a context that is much more real than is possible with a sterile studio setting.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Jonathan,
Appreciate your comments. Love what I do and think this shot is a great representation of what I wish to convey.
Best Wishes Tony.
Karsten Stier
beautiful movement flowing throughout this shot. Well done, Tony. You did it again!
Gary Hughes
great work awesome tones and great use or curves
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Gary for all your comments.
vampvamp
bloody great stuff!!!! :D
bronbennie
absolutely stunning image, Just terrific Tony
Buckwhite
Beautiful lines and curves. Great lighting!
pennphotography
This image is fantastic Tony, I completely agree with you about her lines and flow and symmetry. Truly inspiring photograph!!
Geoff Coleman ...
Graceful and very beautiful Tony – I particularly like the juxtaposition between here pose and semi-silhouettea at the window and the hint of shapes on the other side – adds a sense of mystery to it as well.
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Geoff. This was one of those shoots that just clicked. It was a Sunday morning and both model and I were in unison. Felt there was much magic this day.
DragonInk7
This is beautifully sensual! The lighting is perfect! The whole image is just overall amazing!
JennyMac
It seems there was magic in the air that morning… it really shows in your work! Such beautiful lines brought to life with gorgeous light… you have done magnificently… and so has your gorgeous model… : ))
Tony Ryan replied 29 days ago
Thanks Jenny, I really believe that the connection between model and photographer has so much influence over both the aesthetic and the energy felt through the image.
coops1066 29 days ago
Beautiful composition, beautiful setting, beautiful light and a very beautiful form – I love it !
OneForYes 28 days ago
Yeah…this is fantastic! :)
Alex Mokrzycki 6 days ago
great shot, light, sensual, depicts the female form beautifully