The Power of Femininity

The Power of Femininity by Paul Louis Villani

The Power of Femininity

From a shoot with the wonderful Jo O’Brien
She was the mastermind behind this image… her body, her artistic direction. I just went “click”! ... oh and a little post prod too!

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  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., 11 months ago

    Hell, yeah!

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma, 11 months ago

    You did more than just go click Paul, not everyone can produce something like this. Wonderful work, you are very clever, great collab!

  • Andrew James McNulty

    Andrew James M..., 11 months ago

    wow great shot, lots to take in which makes it nice and interesting.

  • Melissa Vowell

    Melissa Vowell, 11 months ago

    DAYUM that’s actually the best image of Jo i’ve EVER seen and they are all good but damn

  • Jo O'Brien

    Jo O'Briencommunity ambassador, 11 months ago

    you just went “click” – whatever! Don’t believe him people.
    Love what you’ve done with this Paul

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks everyone!! Cathleen, Kitsmumma, Andrew, Melissa and Jo!
    This has been growing on me as my fav from the shoot!! There’s more to come in the not to distant future!! :D

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 11 months ago

    Very strong image, Paul. Nice work you two :)

  • LisaG

    LisaG, 11 months ago

    So gritty and real, this for me is a it…...in terms of direction, composition and expression….

    Congrats to you both….

  • jumpy

    jumpy, 11 months ago

    i Feel the power… can i?

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you so very kindly LisaG, Mark and Jumpy!! :D

  • Mark Tisdale

    Mark Tisdale, 11 months ago

    wwwwow!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan, 11 months ago

    You got that right mate…...................woohoo…........go girl
    xkc

  • Kristy Lee

    Kristy Lee, 11 months ago

    HELLLLL YES!

    Brilliant work all round guys!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 11 months ago

    Wow absolutely Amazing I love it!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks heaps Mark, Karen, MissKristy and Jeff! :D

  • Robert Knapman

    Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

    Brilliant Paul (and Jo ;) The grit and sweat and industry and … everything works damn well.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much Robert! :D

  • Jessica Tremp

    Jessica Tremp, 11 months ago

    OMG!!!! you two brilliant, brilliant people you

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    You gem you!! LOL!
    Thanks Jess! :D

  • chanel

    chanel, 11 months ago

    Colours, textures…great title with image to match. All the boxes ticked! Well done Paul.

  • Chris White

    Chris White, 11 months ago

    Damn this hot hot you guys!

  • chanel

    chanel, 11 months ago

    And well done Jo too!

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee, 11 months ago

    Very powerful!!! Great one Paul!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much Cathryn, ChrisW and StacyLee! :D

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 11 months ago

    WOW! Love this one Paul.

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1, 11 months ago

    This is all class Paul…and proof that you don`t need nudity to be hella sexy…

    Smokin` Hot!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you so very much Holly and LostBoy1!
    You make a very good point LB and I agree with you wholeheartedly! :D

  • Lisadee

    Lisadee, 11 months ago

    Grunt! Very nice PLV :)))

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., 11 months ago

    I don’t want to do flowers, I want to do fun stuff like this!

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson, 11 months ago

    fantastic image guys very powerful

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so much Lisadee and Cathleen!
    Fun stuff like this?
    Yep, it is fun… take into consideration it was close to 3am… Jo was freezing… she was also completely covered in grease and muck from crawling around in the upper level of this work station… it’s very satisfying from my perspective as an artist to see the final result and also to work with someone who is open to ideas and has about twenty thousand ideas of her own!! LOL!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you kindly Christine! :D

  • Dan Cahill

    Dan Cahill, 11 months ago

    That is one fierce shot. Great job

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, 11 months ago

    Bold, stark and very, very raw, a gutsy piece with plenty of substance. The processing is fantabulous!! Seems the two of you make great team.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much DannyC and Lumineux! :D

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 11 months ago

    This just SCREAMS I am woman hear me ROAR!!! I can change that freaking light globe myself thankyou very much, and if you DONT put the toilet seat down I may just flush your head in it!

    ATTITUDE PLUS!

    This is totally hot Paul… And of all the images in which she features I think this has moved up to my fave of Jo…. although, she does make a damn fine Varga girl =))

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Fantastic comment Rhana!! Loved it! Thanks so much! :D

  • suburban

    suburban, 11 months ago

    I must concur with LostBoy1`s comment and your response, all class, well done Paul.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much Suburban! :D

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

    Fantastic work Paul – great collaboration!

  • vonne

    vonne, 11 months ago

    Thats what I’m Talking about!!!! Whahoo!

  • John Robb

    John Robb, 11 months ago

    coolness

  • martin venit

    martin venit, 11 months ago

    IT’S AS IF JO HAS JUST FINISHED A PIECE OF HER OWN ART, AND GETTING READY TO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHS ON IT. BEAUTY AND JUST “ABIT OF POWER”. INCREDIBLE

  • Adrian Donoghue

    Adrian Donoghue, 11 months ago

    Ripper Paul!

  • Emma Anderson

    Emma Anderson, 11 months ago

    Excellent shot!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, 11 months ago

    Hot hot hot! fantastic work Paul, such power and beauty;)

  • alexa70

    alexa70, 11 months ago

    Brilliant work Paul ! Love it, so powerful ! ; )

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, 11 months ago

    i am so envious of you all down there is Melbourne – think i will have to move – wonderful collaboration – fantastic style :)

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007, 11 months ago

    Well done to the both of you – This is amazing

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett, 11 months ago

    Excellent shot, really gritty

  • Jacq Wilson

    Jacq Wilson, 11 months ago

    I keep coming back to this…........wow!!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

    what an amazing image! you are without doubt the master!!!

  • Christina Martin

    Christina Martin, 11 months ago

    Go girl!

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 11 months ago

    ok – Jo – this is great! Xena eat your heart out!!! – Your name beside this – great too (love the writing though- let’s us see inside you too)...great shot Paul!!

    love it – the message of female strength – good one to see!

    well done Jo an Paul!!!

    Suzanne x

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett, 11 months ago

    This is great lenswork Paul! Jo——you look freaking HAWT!

  • Christina Norwood

    Christina Norwood, 11 months ago

    What a hotbed of creativity you people are.

  • Jason Moses

    Jason Moses, 11 months ago

    Oh, yeah! Sexy beasts, the pair of you.

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 11 months ago

    Wow!! This is a fantastic shot, wonderful work!

  • abstractmind31

    abstractmind31, 11 months ago

    TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! The colors are just awesome.

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn, 11 months ago

    Great shot Paul. Strong image here. Shows power but her feminine side as well. Great one.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 11 months ago

    amazing

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 11 months ago

    Awesome detailed image!

  • karolina

    karolina, 11 months ago

    FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett, 11 months ago

    Beautiful, powerful shot, awesome

  • Headcrime

    Headcrime, 11 months ago

    Great work!

  • Rose Moxon

    Rose Moxon, 11 months ago

    love it!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Good morning beautiful bubblers! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave your wonderful comments! Helene, Vonne, John, vanhalen, Adrian, Emma, Shanina, alexa70, Deborah, Stuart, AnnG, Jacg, Nicole, Christina, Suzanne, Mundy, Christina, mosesdesigns, Nikki, abstractmind31, SusanZ, HEather, cdwork, Karolina, wildaboutphotos, Headcrime and Rose! :D

  • Helen Bascom

    Helen Bascom, 11 months ago

    Wow. Love it.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks you very kindly Helen! :D

  • TopazRose

    TopazRose, 11 months ago

    This is fantastic

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen, 11 months ago

    Woah! Bloody brilliant Paul and Jo!

  • ozjami

    ozjami, 11 months ago

    Brillant work!!

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 11 months ago

    A visual masterpiece PLV.
    The strength of Jo’s stance is quite amazing.
    Great work you guys.

  • Mark Higgins

    Mark Higgins, 11 months ago

    great design and colours. Fantastic mix of
    industrial and glamour.
    Great job you two!

  • clau

    clau, 11 months ago

    Brilliant, Paul!!!

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse, 11 months ago

    Excellent work.

  • Beatriz R. Aldridge

    Beatriz R. Ald..., 11 months ago

    Great work. Excellent!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much!! TopazRose, LittleHelen, ozjami, Andrew, Mark, Claudia, Froggie and Beatriz! :D

  • Claire Armistead

    Claire Armistead, 11 months ago

    This is just great; great composition, great atmosphere and great title! I never would have guessed this was JOB but i like this feisty side : ) Excellent work x

  • Jake Easley

    Jake Easley, 11 months ago

    Really dig this one Paul.
    Dirty, gritty…and soft all at the same time.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson, 11 months ago

    Very nice work! I like it!

  • ChasSinklier

    ChasSinklier, 11 months ago

    She seems to have a way with tools – you as well PLV ~:0)

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek, 11 months ago

    very powerful – a cool image.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you so very kindly for your comments! Clairearmistead, woodsac, Mark, Chas and Kurt! :D

  • Winslow357

    Winslow357, 11 months ago

    Very very powerful Paul! You and Jo did an excellent job puting this image together!!

  • SpaceAce07

    SpaceAce07, 11 months ago

    WOW fantastic. Excellent photography.

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren, 11 months ago

    Another masterpiece Paul! Excellent work

  • Enrico Bettesworth

    Enrico Bettesw..., 11 months ago

    Great collab… great work Paul your are on fire with this one! Bravo!

  • Tony Moore

    Tony Moore, 11 months ago

    Fantastic image, very sexy, she’s a genius.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you very kindly! Winslow357, SpaceAce07, Dave, Enrico and Tony! :D

  • bodymechanic

    bodymechanic, 11 months ago

    fantastic effort guys ,clicker and model!!

  • emapearl

    emapearl, 11 months ago

    wow. intense. i really love this. :)

  • Rudschinat

    Rudschinat, 11 months ago

    That is such a marvellous image, exelent light and colours ,well done
    :)Gorm

  • Lisa  Weber

    Lisa Weber, 11 months ago

    Fantastic Image well deserved front page.

  • jumpy

    jumpy, 11 months ago

    hey wow, i got to be on front page next to this one, lucky!, now if only you could talk jo into wearing my tee ;)

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 11 months ago

    Hey Paul what are you doing outthere? Love it and please do not ask me why!

  • Coralie Casey

    Coralie Casey, 11 months ago

    Wow, great result….

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you so very kindly for your wonderful comments! bodymechanic, emapearl, Rudschinat, Lisa, jumpy, Catalin and Coralie! :D

  • elleboitse

    elleboitse, 11 months ago

    this image is powerful!

  • Peter Davidson

    Peter Davidson, 11 months ago

    Buns of steel …I’m sure somebody has already said that, so sorry! Stunning and powerful, love it!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so much elleboitse and Peter! :D

    big thanks to all of you who have also added this as a fav, you’re unseen but not unappreciated!!

  • Trish Cooper

    Trish Cooper, 11 months ago

    OMG!!!!! This says I am woman…W..O..M..A..N!!!!!! BRILLIANT,FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 11 months ago

    This is so amazing – wow, this image blows me away!!!! What amazing art direction, location and style… love the title and style of this shot so much… Super brilliant work Paul – so engaging and you can keep starinG at this for ages… amazing qulaity and artistic merit…BRILLIANT!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 11 months ago

    ...LOVE the shadow and highlight control – just makes it for me. SENSATIONAL!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so much for your fantastic comments!!! Trisha and PaulVZ! :D

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, 11 months ago

    awesome work, love the colours and detail

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you so very much ktowers! :D

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise, 11 months ago

    You never cease to amaze me with your work Paul..Bloody brilliant..xxx

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    You are too kind!! Thanks heaps Toni! :D

  • Andy Gibb

    Andy Gibb, 11 months ago

    stunning composition, great light and detail…love it

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you very kindly Andy! :D

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, 11 months ago

    I only saw the little thumbnail and knew….this must be JO!
    Fantastic composition, Paul!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks heaps Benjamin! :D

  • Sorted69

    Sorted69, 11 months ago

    To think that a person should look vulnerable with their backs to you, very strong!!! Nice work…

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan, 11 months ago

    Excellent work here!

  • Laura Sigurdson

    Laura Sigurdson, 11 months ago

    wow, very stong image

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you very much sorted69, Ant V and Laura! :D

  • Miss Misery

    Miss Misery, 11 months ago

    awesome love this alot

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks heaps Peter Booth! :D

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 11 months ago

    very pwoerful use of light and color

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so much DawsonImages! :D

  • Holly Godbee

    Holly Godbee, 11 months ago

    Very Powerful! Great Job!

  • Darren Sharp

    Darren Sharp, 11 months ago

    Sizzzling great work Paul

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thanks so very much Holly and Darren! :D

  • shall

    shall, 11 months ago

    Strong and sensual

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Thank you kindly Shall! :D

  • Stacey Hatton

    Stacey Hatton, 10 months ago

    Very strong image. I love it. :D

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

    Thank you so very much Stacey! :D

  • Deverie

    Deverie, 10 months ago

    I love the grungy, gritty feel of this one while it maintains its crispness with the lighting and colors. Great oppositional imagery with the softness of femininity against the the harshness of the environment. Great shot and post processing!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

    Thank you so very much Deverie!

  • deepphotography

    deepphotography, 10 months ago

    Your work is so unique.
    I love it.
    Fantastic work.
    :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

    Thank you very much DeepPhotography! :D

  • Yago Veith

    Yago Veith, 10 months ago

    awesome

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

    Thank you kindly yagoveith! :D

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority, 10 months ago

    This is such brilliant work! I love everything about the image. Well done!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

    Thank you very kindly Derid! :D

  • Stephen Mitchell

    Stephen Mitchell, 9 months ago

    Great piece, I personally find this very inspirational.
    I also like how you have added what appears to be your entire gallery to the sidebar!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks for your kind comments Stephen, they are much appreciated! :D

  • Arzu

    Arzu, 9 months ago

    Great shot, it speaks loudly. Awesome work.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you kindly Arzu! :D

  • LocoCow

    LocoCow, 9 months ago

    Very Powerful Shot…

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks heaps LocoCow! :D

  • shaytay

    shaytay, 9 months ago

    Beautiful work….just amazing talent!:)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you so very much Denny! :D

  • richiedean

    richiedean, 9 months ago

    My words would’nt do the image justice !!!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    LOL!!! Mate, I reckon they would!! Thanks heaps RichieDean! :D

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 9 months ago

    hadn’t commenteed on this before – but – wanna say – GO woman GO!!! I am woman hear me ROAR!!! nice one Jo and Paul!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Ha!! Fantastic! Thanks so much Suzanne!! :D

  • atomikboy

    atomikboy, 9 months ago

    I,m honored to be viewed by some one of your calibre!!!!.....love to see your photo,s
    of grafitti.