Essence of Beauty

beautiful!!!!!

Yes Paul you have indeed captured the essence of Beauty. Absolutely stunning natural feminine woman. Love this.

Oh my Paul,

Your model is incredibly beautiful, a classic beauty to be sure. Haunting and very Rembrandt-eqse.

really pretty – the color and mood are strong and evocative.

well done…true beauty comes from within….it has the power to radiate to the outside…Like in this image…Bravo!

Stunning work Paul! Love the painterly feel – has a strong feel of the Romantic painters.

Love your way with feminine beauty.

Your model is perfect :)

Beautiful image of a beautiful woman and a beautiful soul ! x anna

yes! a true beauty…wonderfully shown..

Beautiful painterly qualities – the light on her shoulder, his and leg gives a lovely flow to the image. Somehow the silvery white of the scarf, in its intensity, accentuates the gentle tones of her skin i reckon!

Excellent and atmospheric

Love it Paul! You Know how much seeing me through your eyes means to me. Thank you! xox

This is just divine!!!!!

Very tastefully done Paul, truly a work of art.

really special image paul….. wow!

A very soulful capture, indeed. Well done Paul.

Beautiful she is! Lovely work!

A real goddess, humble and sublime

Paul…..you have captured real beauty without artifice….the ability for you to capture this and for her to allow you to see this is about trust and honesty….very much the essence of real women

wow..this is so wonderful..amazing work..well dne!

Wonderful image, model, and edit. Worth the trip, I’d say…

well done!

fine piece

Amen Paul. Beauty is about grace retained, not about a specific look. This is wonderfully captured here.

The Flames Of Summer

A sweet breath of Jasmine,
wafts into our dark cooling room.
While my river of dreams still hunger,
well into the long shadows spent gazing.

Meditating thickly upon your reflection,
and of the flames of summer.

Rigorous groping high,
the fires of our shared August
will no lest distinguish come the wet seasons;
that promise to blanket our richly created chance.

I, in my dreams, weep copiously,
for the proverbial chance to
remember you again.
This image of tranquil essence
must stave off my need
to fly into your depths again….

Just like an old time painting, stunning woman, stunning capture….......well done guys
xkc

I can only echo what has already been said,

such a wonderful image of a beautiful woman

Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥

great feel of light

You’ve certainly captured her beauty Paul.

Such a beautiful classical look to this Paul, I love her feminine expression.

Wow, this is just a classic, perfect image. Just enough to tantalize yet show the beauty of face and form. Beautiful tones,lighting, pose chiascuro…...everything! :))))

Awsome Paul!

((Hugs))

Stunning work Paul! Love the low light and processing,,, like a beautiful renaissance masterpiece.

Just beautiful….the light and the mood are wonderful!

Exquisite Paul, one of your best… reminds of the ‘Old Masters’ works. Congratulations!

Rembrandt would be jealous of you big time, Paul. How he would have loved to get his hands on this beauty!!. Wow, what a combo you two are. I can see this framed in gold and hanging in pride of place in RavenSoul’s place …........ certainly deserves so….......

stunning mood…

romantic…creative..sensual

the fabric colouration is truly beautiful

this is amazing… I love what you have captured here. The tones, the pose & mood.. the essence. It’s all great :)

I’m lost for words.. by both the breathtaking image and your beautiful words. Thank You.

Oh Oh Ohhhh!
I love this tender soft light, the natural pose. It is Reubens and it is Goya’s light and Leteeg’s velvet. It’s fantastic!

I completely agree 110%...and she is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL model…fantastic photo and message

Wonderful work Paul. I am reminded of the paintings of Gustave Courbet. The lighting, the pose… even the model is reminiscent of his work. The more I look the more I like…!

I think it’s all pretty much been said, Paul, except I was thinking this reminded me of Ruben more than Remembrandt although I can’t say why! Vonne’s skin looks golden in that light, and he pose is reserved yet trusting, she is relaxed. Her expression is calm and full of grace. Your use of limited light gives just a suggestion of the background, and the white fabric glows, giving a small emphasis to Vonne’s knees . A magnificent classic.

What an absolutely stunning capture Paul! Vonne’s graceful femininity shines through in every way. Simply gorgeous timeless painterly quality & light…

A very European painterly feel to this Paul. I particularly like the almost glowing quality of the white fabric – and the way that the fleshtones mediate this glow and the contrasting blackness through the tonal range.

Paul, I’m going to leave you with another poem, because the image inspired me, like few others. As I read through the comments of your fans, I could simply echo them, but my mind went another direction….

Eve

The angels gathered round the drafting table.
God sat there, rather hunched over, bits of wood,
Lying, scattered in front of the pencil tray,
Frowning and still, He finally swiveled in the high seat,
Stepped down and strode to a beautiful Ramirez Classical guitar.
A hush fell over the room of the east wing of the Grand Palace,
He picked the instrument up reverently, sat in a simple, straight chair,
Began to pick the sweet notes. First the melody, then the chords.
From nowhere came the Palace filling harmony of an orchestra, the voice of a woman, The first time Heaven had ever heard Eve sing…..
Chord after sweet chord, the excruciatingly beautiful melody.
Angels had never wept in Heaven before….this afternoon,
The crowd of wings trembled,
Gentle and firm faces streamed tears, that would not stop,
As each note radiated from the instruments.
More and more Heavenly beings gathered in the space,
Hovering now over the Ancient of Days, as He also,
Wept as He played. The room filling with luxurious sound,
His heart was creating Woman.
His mind, molding hers,
His soul forming hers,
Her body, now divine.
But then, He did a funny thing,
He gave……His heart,

Bravo – beautiful woman, superb work – this one has soul ; )

oh you have done fabulous. Feels like a Goya period.
You are a master at this work. You have captured the feminine in all her glory!!! i totally love this image

Stunning work… :o)

great work….......

Love the mood here – your treatment of this is divine, and I’m so jealous that you got to photograph Vonne – she is the essence of true beauty, indeed.

WOW….she looks absolutely exquisite!!!

Excellent “Old Masters” treatment, the play of light and shade works really well.

actually i’m left speechless by this…beautiful xx

the old masters have come to the new millineum… and shown that grace and beauty.. ..can be found where ever there is innerlight… honesty and truest…. love the dichotomy of her gritty surroundings and still her radiance shines through….......brilliant work paul….......b

Classical beauty captured in a classical style! You have completely nailed this image Paul and it brought this quote to mind:
“In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present” – Sir Francis Bacon.
A stunning and mature piece mate, instant fave!!

Congratulations to you both! I echo butch… true beauty glows from within – and you have captured the glow of this most beautiful soul with delicate mastery! I too would be honoured to meet either of you in real life one day
K xx

OMG, Paul – this work is sublime, superb, splendiferous…lol! You have captured the mood and tones of the old masters, indeed. I’m almost speechless – I don’t know what I can add that others already have so perfectly said. I ADORE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is my privilege to know you and I bow to you :)))))))))

This is like an old master…..Rubenesque…you have captured the beauty that lies within!

Her face says so much…its all I see – adorable.

The old master’s style is apparently the new master’s style. You have captured the essence of beauty.

this is just so….. Sublime… the turn of her head, such a beautiful face and the S-line of her pose… perfect! the treatment and color is very moody, in a pleasing way. such a lovely piece :)

love the renaissance feel of this.. beautiful work as always. .)

I completely agree with Tane, an incredible sense of renaissance. Then again, you are the proverbial ‘Old Master’....!!! :-) Beautiful image.

Wow! Stunning image…

I hesitate to use the much abused words like true beauty and stunning, but In this case I simply haven’t got an alternative! truely a masterful interpretation of a perfect model, the old masters would be proud to know you PV. once again I’m in awe

Graceful, serene, quiet yet with such a sense of strength and pride in Ravensoul’s face.
This is one of my all time faves of yours for sure. It looks amazing big, i can’t wait to see a print.

Hey Paul another beauty… Show me more.

Such an empowering image for women – so much beauty exudes from Vonne – love the classical style too – beautiful work Paul.

Classic and beautiful, wonderful work !

fantastic capture and thought provoking image

Beautifully done Paul once again

Wonderful capture. So beautiful and true.

Stunning serene image Paul and a beautiful model;)

Such a gorgeous piece…Vonne is certainly a beautiful woman

Simply gorgeous…outstanding work Paul, I really love this piece.

very classic amazing work

well said and taken!

I love the feel and mood to this what a beauty!

I so love this!!!

looks like an old master painting…...but you are the master here…..