Went home to Louisiana last week. Got this photo of Susan, pregnant with her last child. She'd said, "Take this now. I'm not doing this again." I did. She is a magnificent, classic beauty, and also a sculptor.
For those interested, this is Tri-X film in a Hasselblad, scanned.
68 responses
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mark coyle gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Beautiful photo...also nothing prettier than a preganant woman
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Nelson Campbell gave props (4 Jun 2008):
such richness...
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Kim Emory gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Beautiful!
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Carlos Aviles gave props (4 Jun 2008):
She looks wonderful. .
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m.michael misislyan said (4 Jun 2008):
Laura:
I officially have a new fetish to add to my repertoire, seriously though... this is such a beautiful photo... the pose, the model, the grain, the tone, the background... it all comes together...so perfectly...I can't say enough about it...oh and her expression is absolutely delicious... masterful job, Laura congrats! -
Steve Hogle gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Goregous Shot, Love the victoriana feel to this.
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Jay Stockhaus gave props (5 Jun 2008):
Another amazingly beautiful photo.
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John Linton gave props (5 Jun 2008):
Stunning work of art.
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Jim Jochetz gave props (5 Jun 2008):
Wow.... Too good to even begin.
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Loree McComb said (5 Jun 2008):
A photo to be cherished for all time
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William Moore gave props (5 Jun 2008):
has that superb e. westin feel to this gorgeous photo
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (5 Jun 2008):
Lovely photo. She is a classic beauty. Love everything about this shot.
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Laurie Search gave props (6 Jun 2008):
Oh, Laura, this is so nice!!! Really beautiful. I guess we were on the same wavelength! :)
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Laura Hartley gave props (6 Jun 2008):
Thanks, all, and M. M. "Mohawk" Misislyan - we need to talk - seriously, dude! Go stand in the corner!
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Rogério Freitas said (7 Jun 2008):
Great portrait!
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (7 Jun 2008):
lovely, dreamy portrait.
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elfriede fulda gave props (7 Jun 2008):
Not much left to say, except ditto.....
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (8 Jun 2008):
A Beautiful Capture !!!
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (8 Jun 2008):
Absolutely stunning portrait! Beautiful model!
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Ævar B. Jak. gave props (8 Jun 2008):
Beautiful photo! Love the texture, contrast and light, great work!!
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Anne Mcginn gave props (8 Jun 2008):
such a beautiful portrait and a beautiful woman
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Gary Fudge gave props (10 Jun 2008):
This is exceptional work. This is how your site images should look. The lighting is exquisite. This is one of the finest tummy to mummy shots going. Without the write-up I would swear this was shot late 70s to early 80s. Brilliant
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Jerry Carpenter gave props (10 Jun 2008):
I'm with Gary on the look of this image. A masterwork. I am in awe!
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Gabriel Dorin Ursa said (11 Jun 2008):
great! nice! the best!
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Lisa Slifko gave props (12 Jun 2008):
A beautiful B&W....Excellent
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Steve Wilson said (13 Jun 2008):
W o w!!! I also use a 500CM (Classic). Hasselblad is the standard as far as I am concerned. My favorite lens is the chrome 150mm "C" Sonnar f/4. I use the EV settings with my Gossen Luna Pro. You, Laura, are an exceptional photographer.
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Laura Hartley gave props (15 Jun 2008):
Steve - you are so sweet. That is the same lens I use!
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Karen Zimmerman gave props (15 Jun 2008):
W-O-W!!!! Stunning!
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photokrush said (15 Jun 2008):
just stunning. such a beautiful moment.
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Arla Ruggles gave props (16 Jun 2008):
Amazing and beautiful! Victorians would never pose thus -- and that makes it so much more appealing!
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Simon Le gave props (17 Jun 2008):
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Great expression, compo, lighting & tone.
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Eric Finster gave props (17 Jun 2008):
Another great choice in entries, Black and White...perfect!
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Bill Hathaway gave props (18 Jun 2008):
Fantastic.
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Christophe Le Canne gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Beautiful!
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Penny Nannini said (22 Jun 2008):
real photography...what a concept, simply beautiful
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Robin Smith gave props (22 Jun 2008):
amazing photo!
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (27 Jun 2008):
Sorry to say that I've only just seen this photo today. I seem to have missed quite a few of your shots! This is amazingly beautiful and beatific.
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FALCON LARA OSCAR said (2 Jul 2008):
This shot is so beautiful.
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Claudia Martin gave props (3 Jul 2008):
this is classic, i love her expression and her eyes, and the big stomach too of course
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Natalie S gave props (9 Jul 2008):
Incredibly beautiful
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William Doherty said (11 Jul 2008):
Magnificent portrait, kudos...
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Jack Johnson gave props (12 Jul 2008):
The content, tones and vignette really complement each other. Great photo!
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (15 Jul 2008):
Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous! And the lighting, this lighting...
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:) L P gave props (27 Jul 2008):
very beautiful capture. priceless
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Robert Armstrong gave props (13 Aug 2008):
fantastic image.......... love it!
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Robert Armstrong gave props (13 Aug 2008):
fantastic image.......... love it!
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Excellent in all respects & ditto 2 all the above as well.
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Nina Hüttmann gave props (23 Oct 2008):
what a beautiful nostalgic portrait! well done!
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Mary Kappa said (21 Nov 2008):
Wonderful!!!
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stephen berk said (7 Dec 2008):
Right on, classic beauty, like from another generation. Nice capture.
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Neil Woo added a link (13 Dec 2008):
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Dave Peterson gave props (19 May 2009):
Great Photo of a Gorgeous Mom/Mom-to-be
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Jonathan Charles said (26 Jun 2009):
One of the nicest pregnancy shots I've seen. The "antique" style goes very well with the lace dress. Wonderful peaceful expectant mood.
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K Fizaine said (6 Aug 2009):
Awesome - Love these classic portraits. I'm missing the Tri-X since I switched to Digital.
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John Linton gave props (5 Sep 2009):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
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Karen K Smith gave props (7 Sep 2009):
This wins! Awesome portrait Laura:)))
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Benjamin Arthur said (8 Sep 2009):
What can I add Laura that others haven't already said? Lil ol me? I can't so I won't other than to say if THIS photo doesn't win this competition then the "J" in JPG sure as hell doesn't stand for "justice"!
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chris paredes said (10 Sep 2009):
Love it. Has an Edward Olive feel to it.
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chris paredes gave props (10 Sep 2009):
Great lighting, great grainy, impressionist painting feel. I love it.
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Rogério Salgado-Martins gave props (12 Sep 2009):
This is a wonderful picture. Great work.
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Michael Risenhoover gave props (15 Sep 2009):
Very beautiful!
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (29 Sep 2009):
Great work, my vote
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (2 Oct 2009):
back to vote
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Thad Zajdowicz gave props (8 Oct 2009):
Voted!
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adniloj said (17 Oct 2009):
back for your vote + and the fav which somehow went away ????
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Camil Seisanu gave props (28 Oct 2009):
F A B U L O U S ! V+ :)
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Jason Platt gave props (11 Nov 2009):
easy vote!
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Kjell H gave props (17 Nov 2009):
Great and my vote!
