Sacrificed

Jo O'Brien

Sacrificed

I can’t resist a bit of symbolism and religious innuendo

Model: Chantal Simone
Art Direction & Photography: Jo O’Brien

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Sacrificed by Jo O'Brien
  • Joe  Mortelliti

    Joe Mortelliti

    I would think it unlikely for someone to take offence, besides the “exit”is in a heavenly direction.

  • illicit

    illicit

    excellent not offensive at all..fantastic.

  • James Price

    James Price

    The exit sign does it for me… Love it!
    Fantastic direction and final capture as usual!! :-)

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    Love the pose against the wall… colour scheme is wonderful… love your composition here the way the exit sign provides some sort of way out. Great series Jo… loaction is awesome…! The light on her arms and highlights on the dress make the image for me. Great work!

  • shaytay

    shaytay

    Love your stuff! i look to your art for inspiration…..you may not know it …..but you are an amazing teacher!:)

  • Jo O'Brien

    Jo O'Briencommunity ambassador

    I don’t know what to say. thank you.

  • pwruiz

    pwruiz

    Jo, you work is playful but exhibits intelligence, assurance and sensitivity – you know you inspire me girl. Great work

  • John Robb

    John Robb

    Love it Jo – part of me thinks that Chantal is a soul struggling to free of the concrete jungle.

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer

    one of your best images in my opinion….there are so many fascinating details…..so
    many thoughts and feelings which emerge….

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    This is a great image. Strong and well composed. Well done you.

  • Deborah  Bowness

    Deborah Bowness

    Yup, I agree with the rest of them, you are very inspiring, and this is another great piece of work, love the exit sign also, you have a great eye for detail!

  • Enrico Bettesworth

    Enrico Bettesw...

    Jo this is fantastic! A great concept and great composition… I’m loving the monotone oncrete textures and the way the yellow and green just lifts… so many things are working to make this a great image… loving your work!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    This has such a great mood….the exit sign adds that extra touch!

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro...

    Creative and wonderful shot! Congrats Jo! More power!

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Very interesting and unique.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    The symbolism speaks volumes here. Nice work.

  • Samantha Van Stralendorff

    Samantha Van S...

    dramatic!

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost

    Two thumbs up.

  • WitheringMoon

    WitheringMoon

    OOOO Just cruising the galleries and this sparks my attention instantly, I agree quite dramatic.
    Brilliant – the pose it perfect and the darkness adds so much to the feel of the image. I also love that you have the exit sign in the image!
    Fabulous.

  • Craig Goldsmith

    Craig Goldsmith

    Nice one Jo, my favourite of the recent car park shots.

  • MegCouch

    MegCouch

    This is gorgeous. Rad perspective..And I enjoy the exit sign as well. Brilliant!

  • Kerry McFarland

    Kerry McFarland

    Great concept, Jo. Well done.

  • whitecrow

    whitecrow

    What an outstanding image. Is it offensive? No, but then who cares? The symbolism is perfect. Very iconic.

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Hi Jo! I followed a link from one of Paul Louis` shots and I`m glad I did cause I didn`t realize how much awesome stuff you`ve been doing since I last checked out your pf. You`ve got such perfect lighting control in this and your compositional balance is amazing. But I think it`s your choice and placement of colors that makes this so compelling to me. Looking through your work, my general impression is that you have a unique gift for telling a complex story with a single image—which is really the goal of photography. Nice work!

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    ! fantastic concept – and great mood.

  • Yago Veith

    Yago Veith

    Excellent ^^

  • SPlogos

    SPlogos

    The concept is great. love the exit sign. The dress and the way her hands are truned out give me the idea of something out of Jesus Christ Superstar, any mintue now, i expect her to turn around and start singing. Great work :0)

  • Carine  Boustany

    Carine Boustany

    great work love your ideas and treatment of your work you have a great portfolio

  • Cain Doherty

    Cain Doherty

    i like how she’s strung backwards – her shoulders would be dislocated if she was suspended – gives the image an extreme sense of pain

  • fireandice

    fireandice

    Yep, the sign does it for me as well..

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    A stunning image that speaks!!! So well done…

  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    love this

  • A.I. Terz

    A.I. Terz

    nice shot…awesome

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    beautiful capture!!!!

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    nice sacrifice

  • Michelle Walsh

    Michelle Walsh

    lush symbolism and composition. fantastic and intriguing shot.

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Lovely work, its almost like shes reaching for something more in blind hope? stunning creation!

  • Maximilian John

    Maximilian John

    nicely done…

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    This is truly great. Well done.

  • yque

    yque

    i love it!

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