The Distant Stare of Resolve

wow…. hot and happening image… amazing results from you two… well done

Wow! This location is just fabulous – love it – love your pose and really love the treatment …....and then there’s the light.
A wonderful collaboration between two talented artists!

He just can’t leave his pants on…

Conceptually confronting…sadly too often a living reality; I particularly like the ambiguity of this image. For me this is not about the physical environment constraints, it is about the emotional and mental. The self fulfilling powerless stare.

Wonderful work.

The symmetry does it for me…...that and the wonderful lighting, tones and the sense of feeling totally overwhelmed with the world disintegrating around you is powerful….......fantastic collab both of you…....

incredible image Paul!! the intensity of the pose along with the light, shadows and pov all contribute to the theme so well. LOVE this one so much from your excellent collaboration together -beautiful work…

Powerful image, great composition and lighting, Paul!

this is bloody absouletly magnificant, i love the whole concept and the way the shot is set up, well done on a fantastic shot, best shot so far….

Your composition is perfect and your statement is strong.

Great work Paul… disturbing, but great!

I love the concept here, well seen and executed, Vonne! Paul, as always, you add the icing on the cake, by being the best model, and finishing off the processing. What a fabulous collaboration!

an image that leaves its mark

Strong and effective image. Throwing it open to the viewer to feel the appropriate emotion.

“Photography helps people to see.”
Berenice Abbott.

Now that is quite eyecatching! You two did some fab work together but this is just incredible on the eye! The long walk down the staircase towards the light, the shadows, the rubble, the tone – just brilliant! WTG you two!

love the restraints depicting an inner turmoil and yet you still have a proud stance !

wonderful work from both of you

Bravo

Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

Go on do it – I dare ya !

Very creative and exceptionally well executed Mr Vanzella – you have a rare gift and courage mate.

cool shot Paul, very pensive.. i love the light and the restraint.

excellent shadows - interesting concept

amazing work Paul, great shoulders tooo !!

fantastic paul

What the hell!! this is so good!!!! there are two people standing in your shadow!
such strength in the stance, such a distant stare, a resignation and acceptance. Ready to jump in. I love it Paul.

Very well done! Superb work with the lighting!

Wonderful – perfect comp as well. So evocative and cold…love it.

To Paul.

My friend – these ideas are introspective – Paul … staggering with a psychic pull into one’s own FUSION of fantasy / dream states / nightmares … taking the viewer forward – deeper into their own heads then this continues in post memory.

... mind films – form … !

This work has that unique and powerful psychological effect.

FANTASTIC – Paul.

Kirrill.

Love what you did with this! Looks FABULOUS! Emotive and Powerful! Love it!

Amazing!! It pulls me in and makes me want to know more! :)

Yesssssss instant favourite. Amazing location and nothing like a man tied up just waiting. Well done to both of you

Just love every little thing about this image Paul. Brilliant idea, shot and light.
I think one of the best ! hugs,
Anna

Congratulations – fantastic extremely emotive result to your collab! Concept and execution – wonderful! Good on you both :)))

this evokes a myriad of reactions….lost (inside yourself, inside the crumbling house), exposed, vulnerable, stoic. The shadow you cast up the stairs is long and dark – like the human mind. A stunning image and deeply sexy.

A very creative concept, incredible how all 4 points of the frame lead directly to the figure because of camera view and perspective inviting the viewer to go down the stairs. amazing work!

Great work !!

Love the POV, stance and the whole concept. The staircase and whole scene is great and Paul you compliment it so well

perfection!

love the perspective

How could you miss with my Fine Friend to guide you Paul…BRAVO!

Paul, this looks a sensational place to shoot. Love the lighting, emotion, rawness and art direction, in this shot. Looks like you enjoyed yourself in the States. Welcome home.

Gorgeous!! i love it, there is a lot of emotion in this piece, many congrats! o.O

cool image – very coolly designed and accomplished

Great composition. Love the colora and contrast!

wow this is a powerful piece. So raw and exposed. I love it!

I viewed this piece while eating my breakfast and it immediately increased my appetite. You look like Brother Justin from ‘Carnivale’. That is totally a complement.

You certainly find the most amazing locations Paul, right up your alley, great concept, yet again.

Makes me want to know the mind more. To stay and feel it and see as… ahhh you’ve done it again Paul

Amazing artwork, and brilliant folio!

wonderful collaboration Paul,are those shoulders getting broader or is a the light lol

I think everything has been said here….........so I’ll just FAV this and be on my way….you know how I feel about your vision and work!!! xxx

This is amazing! the treatment, the pov, the concept. Wow.

Oh, sooooooo in your element here, eh Mr V…....??!!! lol. Nothing like standing in your birthday suit surrounded by grunge, peeling paint and ghosts….....lololol. Excellent job done by the wonderful Ms RavenSoul (she rocks).......and you as the gorgeous model …...........it’s a winnner…...........

i like your little tidbit on this one.. reminds me of the of the movie title ” things to do in denver when you are dead” funny thing the movie was a dark one, with christopher walken in it..the story theme of the movie fits this shot! fab as always!! with your wonderful touches!—chappel

It’s ominously interesting….

There is so much inner pain here…man’s tortured soul!!! Excellent!!!!
xoxoxxo

I gazed at this for such a long moment. What is the round object on the top of the stairs? The colour of the peeling paint is pretty, I like this shade of aquamarine blue and the deep vignette effect adds so much dimension.

the lighting is just spectacular!

Wonderful image!