ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Photographers often choose to portray Lesya entirely nude, captivated by the exquisite beauty of her body. They tend to emphasize her inherent eroticism, creating images that fall into a more mainstream aesthetic.
In my approach, I sought to transcend this typical depiction. My goal was to find a delicate balance between her seductive allure and her powerful presence. While others may focus on the raw eroticism of her nude body, I aimed to accentuate her subtle, seductive power while gently downplaying overt eroticism.
The use of sepia tones was a deliberate choice, infusing a timeless quality that highlights her classic beauty. The torn jute dress acts as a delicate veil, modestly concealing parts of her body and adding a layer of mystery and intrigue.
In the retouching process, I made some adjustments to enhance this balance. I softened the prominence of her right breast to shift the focus from explicit eroticism, and instead, I accentuated the structure of her eyes. This enhancement deepens her captivating gaze, reinforcing her seductive appeal in a manner that is both powerful and elegant.
AUTHOR
Eric is a French amateur photographer who is considered by many to be more of a photo artist, not least because of his style and the international awards he has received in recent years. He creates most of his nudes in Germany, Hungary, and Croatia.
Venusonearth has been his project for 20 years. It consists of his website, his presence in social media, and his participation in international contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit and Dodho, Motiva, and contest catalogues. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner at the Muse Photography Awards. Many honorable mentions are among his other references. His participation in PSA-sponsored competitions has been rewarded with several gold medals. Back in 2012, his own exhibition took place at the Miskolci Fotógaleria in Miskolc, Hungary.
Eric has been able to evolve from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a summer camp he's attended more than ten times since. He is now being coached by Sandor Benkoe, also an Hungarian artist.
Today, Eric has worked with more than 100 amateur models and succeeded in getting international recognition. The best way to describe what has become his passion is a quote from Richard Avedon he read in 2023 at an exhibition in Palermo, Sicily: “If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up".
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