.. Jalbum 8.5 There is something about a 1:3 format that lets the energy of the human form flow. It both abstracts the nude form and gives the photograph space to draw the viewer into. Many of the 15 black and white nudes in this first gallery can be either abstract or figurative, depending on the viewer’s expectation. slides/1430-HW.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 The curve of a woman’s hip can evoke a primal response. In this photo the back light rims her nude figure with a soft glow as her fingers trace a path down her side. The curve of a woman’s hip can evoke a primal response. In this photo the back light rims her nude figure with a soft glow as her fingers trace a path down her side. slides/1430-HW.jpg slides/1470.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 Model Mandy’s amazing physique reveals her strength and balance. Strong and supple, she was 40 years old when I shot this black and white nude photograph. Model Mandy’s amazing physique reveals her strength and balance. Strong and supple, she was 40 years old when I shot this black and white nude photograph. slides/1470.jpg slides/0865.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 Photographs like "The Flow of Two Nude Torsos" are not about perfect bodies, but the flow of power within real women’s bodies. These two girls were best friends and had a great time making pictures that revealed them in new ways. Photographs like "The Flow of Two Nude Torsos" are not about perfect bodies, but the flow of power within real women’s bodies. These two girls were best friends and had a great time making pictures that revealed them in new ways. slides/0865.jpg slides/6611.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 This was from my first shoot with Mandy. I was in awe of her beautiful and powerful build and the way light could reveal it’s strength and spirit. This was from my first shoot with Mandy. I was in awe of her beautiful and powerful build and the way light could reveal it’s strength and spirit. slides/6611.jpg slides/3221.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 The flow of light can make a fine art image like this into a study of contour and form, or let the viewer resonate with the spirit that created it. The flow of light can make a fine art image like this into a study of contour and form, or let the viewer resonate with the spirit that created it. slides/3221.jpg slides/5435.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 The sweep of this young woman’s body reveals classic curves and lines. Shooting it in black and white and cropping it in a 1:3 format lets those lines really flow. The sweep of this young woman’s body reveals classic curves and lines. Shooting it in black and white and cropping it in a 1:3 format lets those lines really flow. slides/5435.jpg slides/7346-KCS.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 Several people have told me that these are some of the most beautiful breasts they have ever seen. The soft side lighting and deep shadows reveal their form in an abstract but elegant way. Several people have told me that these are some of the most beautiful breasts they have ever seen. The soft side lighting and deep shadows reveal their form in an abstract but elegant way. slides/7346-KCS.jpg slides/6947.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 A woman’s pubis can symbolize the promise of life, her body the sacred vessel. A woman’s pubis can symbolize the promise of life, her body the sacred vessel. slides/6947.jpg slides/6890.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 The sweep of a woman’s form has a primal connection to the eternal. The sweep of a woman’s form has a primal connection to the eternal. slides/6890.jpg slides/5791.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 Light can clearly reveal the flow of spirit when clothes and distractions are eliminated Light can clearly reveal the flow of spirit when clothes and distractions are eliminated slides/5791.jpg slides/3163.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 I’ve done many back studies, the flow of energy through the spine often reveals real magic. I’ve done many back studies, the flow of energy through the spine often reveals real magic. slides/3163.jpg slides/5782.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 A woman’s hips and waist have a powerful association with her ability to bring life to this world. I love the way these two women’s bodies counter each other’s flow with that energy. A woman’s hips and waist have a powerful association with her ability to bring life to this world. I love the way these two women’s bodies counter each other’s flow with that energy. slides/5782.jpg slides/1789-MB.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 She had an intense focus, and her body directed that power toward its natural release. She had an intense focus, and her body directed that power toward its natural release. slides/1789-MB.jpg slides/6763.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 She was young, but not skinny. She had sucked her tummy in, turning her ribcage into sculpted wings. She was young, but not skinny. She had sucked her tummy in, turning her ribcage into sculpted wings. slides/6763.jpg slides/3174.htm# Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:54 -0500 Back study #3174 is a wonderful example of how powerful the 1:3 aspect ration can be. Back study #3174 is a wonderful example of how powerful the 1:3 aspect ration can be. slides/3174.jpg