Possession
Cassa Marie with her new kitty.
I love how the camera can capture different expressions moment to moment and how they contrast so sharply with one another.
Then, of course the treatment can change the mood and define it even further.. Is Photography and the moment it freezes real or an illusion?
Possession belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Childhood, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, The Human Condition and THE WAIST UP - Portraiture Photography 2 per 24 hour limit
Rosemaree
WOW I love this Susi
susi lawson replied
Thanks so much Rosemaree!
jacqleen
BRILLIANT….........love the tones….but mostly HER Expression….......wowwwww !
susi lawson replied
Thank you Jacqleen, I shot a bunch of these and was going thru them and stopped at this one and thought…whoa, great expression. I think her brother had just ticked her off in that one second..
Elizabeth Burton
Wickedly perfect and very true, the treatment does play a big part in how a photo can be perceived… I’m sure it was a very sweet loving moment but I love your twist on it and her expression :)
susi lawson replied
Thanks Elizabeth, you know kids , they can change their mood in an instant and that was what was happening here…right from ” My brother ticks me off” to the next Frame of “I love my kitty”
Daryl Gordon
fantastic shot, thats the beauty sometimes it’s very illusional and other times it’s all too real
susi lawson replied
Thanks Daryl, yes, sometimes the raw is way too raw…and without a witness it can be hard to know if it is a moment or a life.
Andy Smylie
The processing suits the look to a “T”. Always liked this style.
susi lawson replied
Thanks Andy, had a hard time with the title, but that is how it felt to me..but maybe not to her.
susi lawson replied
I just realized , you were commenting on the processing, not the title, thanks! Yes, felt the expression needed an edgy treatment
Martin Muir
Awesome pic well done.
susi lawson replied
Thanks!
rjcolby
As a brother, I know that look. Daggers.
Love the title and processing. It fits.
susi lawson replied
Thank you Dick! I can relate to, but it was always my brother with the look, Ha!
Coreycw
THat is wicked cool….and sort of scares me. I love that.
billyboy
Susi, a slight variation from your usual style, I love the intimacy of this as you hone in on the essential elements resulting in an engaging composition and a unique way of filling your frame.
And you are so right about the camera freezing the moment and not always telling us the truth… the camera says “Cassa needs to wash her face”, or “the kitten`s black stripes are actually painted on with a non-permanent felt pen”...
But it could very well be that Cassa`s face was much dirtier before the kitten started licking off the chocolate and now he`s gonna be sick but has turned away cause he doesn`t want to vomit over the little girl he loves even more than licking chocolate off little girls’ faces.
Actually Susi, it`s got nuthin to do with the camera… it`s just YOU with the amazing ability to tell a sweet love story and bring a wee tear to our eye. Your camera is simply a window to your beautiful soul.
xo
susi lawson replied
HOLY COW!! I totally forgot that I did not reply to this yet Billy! I was actually going to come back to comment so I could reply with more thoughtfulness, please forgive. Gonna message you now!
CLiPiCs
as a brother I know that look too
R U N !
beautifully treated Susi, the tenderness shows through
Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss
susi lawson replied
Thank you!
Anji Johnston
Brilliant
susi lawson replied
Thanks!
Colleen Milburn
Incredible and wonderful work, susi – love it – easy fave!! :))
susi lawson replied
Thank you Colleen!
jujubean
another incredible work of the delightful,if somewhat broody in this one,Cassa Marie!
susi lawson replied
Thanks a heap!
Nicole Goggins
this is brilliant! love how you have processed this and totally suits her expression and you are spot on with your description. your work is inspirational!
susi lawson replied
Thanks so much Nicole!
woodykroll
This is a cover for a movie that I would be too afraid to watch…...brilliant work
susi lawson replied
Ha, Thanks Woody!
Keith Reesor
Outstanding work Susi!! You’re a magician!! :)
susi lawson replied
Thanks Kreesor!
Elizaday
Amazing – great little model and that treatment is outstanding!
susi lawson replied
Thanks Elizaday!
Michael Callahan
Wonderful emotion in the shot. She certainly is a great subject Susi.
susi lawson replied
Thanks Mike!
ambient-1
Just beautiful!
susi lawson replied
Thank you!
Maureen Maliha
Really, really excellent work! Dark and scares me, but sweet, too—somehow.
susi lawson replied
Thank Maureen, yes, not sure myself !
RajeevKashyap
Excellent Work Susi! I see your work Betterphoto.com.
Rgds Rajeev Kashyap
susi lawson replied
Thanks Rajeev!
Alessandro Pinto
brilliant work.. intense expression of this little girl so well captured !
susi lawson replied
Thank you !
Joanne Bradley
That is one dramatic little girl, perfect expression! Isn’t it interesting how a portrait can change so much!
And your treatment enhances the effect!
susi lawson replied
Thanks Joanne ! Yes, that is the cool thing about art and people, they say art mimics life and indeed it does!
I was afraid the mom would not like this one, but the grandma loves it!
Lynda McDonald
mood tone drama, it has it all, i’m running out of descriptions for you!
susi lawson replied
aww, thanks Lynda!