That Bad?

PaulHealey

That Bad?

This is me…. My initial plan was to try and replicate a CD cover (Biffy Clyro, Folding Stars). Due to space constraints (the model in the original is much further away from the wall) I kinda gave up but played around with b&w and noise and got this.

Paul

That Bad? belongs to the following groups:

Self as Other, Self Portrait, Shameless Self-Promotion and The Artistic Nude Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

That Bad? by PaulHealey
That Bad? by PaulHealey
  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    a photograph should provoke feelings or emotions this is a true success!

  • PaulHealey

    PaulHealey

    Wow….thanks for the quick comment, only just uploaded this!... I cant take credit for the idea, really, but i enjoyed trying to recreate it. The CD is very thought provoking and once you understand whats going on in the lyrics the cover certainly makes sense.

    Many thanks for the comment Antoine I was wondering what sort of response it’d get.

  • Lincon Stamp

    Lincon Stamp

    U look distraught m8. hugs @ ya!! :P
    Nah, great pic tho!!! N the corse/noise really adds to the feel. excellent pc play!!

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro...

    Instant classic! Great picture in all angle! Congrats!

  • Catherine Hunt

    Catherine Hunt

    another awesome shot mate and really glad you’re getting to do your photography.

  • illicit

    illicit

    great image love the grain

  • Ruben Flanagan aka (Flan)

    Ruben Flanagan...

    nice photo paul

  • melissafield

    melissafield

    I love being reminded that the most powerful photos are the simple ones

  • darkroomhacker

    darkroomhacker

    Beautiful composition Paul!

  • PaulHealey

    PaulHealey

    Thanks again for the kind comments evry1.

    Paul

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    Great tones – I like it!

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey

    Strong composition, expressive, nice use of tone.

  • trickyruby

    trickyruby

    brilliant pose, title, tone and shot, well done.

  • mayuphoto

    mayuphoto

    The chair looks like a part of your body – i love tones and composition.

  • shaytay

    shaytay

    Love it:)

  • Sue Hammond

    Sue Hammond

    Stunning!! great mood!

  • GLIntruder

    GLIntruder

    Melissa Field, above, said, “I love being reminded that the most powerful photos are the simple ones”.

    She’s so right.

    This is nicely done, even with the constraints forced upon you.

  • PaulHealey

    PaulHealey

    Thanks again to all who’s taken the time to comment… Feel a little guilty tho’ that a “borrowed” idea turned into my only sale (thanks so much again whoever you are!!), most viewed, favorited and commented work.

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    I like this! Going against type of what we see every day, a man naked and alone rings true in the world we live in.

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    quite stunningly lonely

  • shayne2011

    shayne2011

    That’s beautiful. Did you know there’s a male nude group on bubble>?

  • PaulHealey

    PaulHealey

    Thanks Shayne – Ive added it to that group.

    Paul

  • shayne2011

    shayne2011

    again, i think it’s beautiful. I love the rendering of the male form, simple, natural and elegant. well done Paul.

  • elliewinds

    elliewinds

    nicely done.

  • sparkiesprite

    sparkiesprite

    The grain and gentle sepia work well here – this is so emotional. The nude, the body language and even the empty electrical sockets are all very evocative!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    excellent and very emotional piece

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Amazing image Paul.

  • Vlad Savin

    Vlad Savin

    By far the best image in your gallery. The composition is just right(asymmetrical) and the soft lighting really makes the mood. I’m not sure if I would like it better in just black and white, but for now, this will definitely do. Props on the concept too!

    Overall, a lovely image not wrecked by being over-complicated.

  • PaulHealey replied

    Wow – Cheers Vlad :)

  • Linda  Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    This is super. You mention that you borrowed the idea but i guess we could say that about anything we photograph..we borrow from mother nature constantly.. a great image capturing lots of emotion…well done.

  • PaulHealey replied

    Thanks Linda :) and thanks for your other comments too. Your time is much appreciated.

  • Philip Rogan

    Philip Rogan

    Ah sure the photographer naked again. I think I know the image you were thinking about and even with lack of floorspace not a bad crack at it.

  • PaulHealey replied

    Cheers Philip – what i’d give for a studio!!!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    I love this. Strong emotion coming through.

  • dlmorrow

    dlmorrow

    Good work!

  • PaulHealey replied

    Thanks David.

  • chrisdade

    chrisdade

    A great image, both simple yet beautiful

  • PaulHealey replied

    Thanks a lot Chris – Like your work too. Really crisp mono shots.

  • chrisdade

    chrisdade

    Thanks Paul

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    beautiful human image.

  • PaulHealey replied

    Many thanks hsien-ku – your work too is outstanding.

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    The simple poses are always the most powerful…excellent shot and treatment!

  • PaulHealey replied

    Thanks very much for the comment :)

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER...

    Yes !! good job with light

  • PaulHealey replied

    The light was from the door leading to my conservatory…. thanks :)

  • Danit Elgev

    Danit Elgev

    GREAT WORK

  • PaulHealey replied

    Thanks a lot Dani22

  • coke58

    coke58

    Wonderful image!

  • PaulHealey replied

    Cheers Timothy – appreciate the comment :)

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    I like it! Wow! Wonderful!

  • PaulHealey replied

    Many thanks Carolyn :)

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