Legs on Lace

"Legs on Lace" is a reclining nude bodyscape printed in monochrome sepia. Captured in soft natural light with a shallow depth of field to render the background out of focus and accentuate the the subject. Tones and gradations are relatively soft, yet full range - with highlights on the subject and deep shadows. The lace fabric complements the model's personality and sophisticated tastes. Grain is prominent. I often add grain for several reasons: I like it; I like the reference to enlargements from film negatives like Kodak Tri-X; I like pointilist effects; and I think the addition of visible grain can help separate a "photograph" from the perception of an attempt to replicate or represent a "reality," which I am usually not attempting; it can make an image more abstract, not referring directly to something or someone specific.

Details

• Paper Size: 17 x 25 inches
• Image Size: 14 x 22 inches
• Margins: about 1.5 inches
• Paper: 100% cotton rag paper. Archival grade. Matte.
• Edition of 5 prints.
• Date: 2023