since u did not contact me in world to show me these exciting photos you keep talking about, i looked at your profile picture. since this is on your profile i am guessing you consider it a good picture, seeing as how you are a self appointed picture critic.

ok, first the eye is drawn to the linden heart sun that was up on valentines day. this object ocupies the top half of the picture and is the focal point. its the brightest and clearest thing in the photograph.

then the eye notices the dark avatar in the bottom half of the picture. this avatar has its forearm thrust forward and is its most prominent feature. this obviously is the feature the maker of the photograph wants us to see most clearly. this is obvious because the light source for this photograph is behind the avatar. this results in a noticeable lack of detail and an inability to make out any of the avatars features, except for the large forearm of course.

so i can conclude that you think, excitement in a photograph is to draw the eye away from the person with a bright prominent object dominating the picture.. then pose the person in shadow and thrust a limb toward the camera. now, i do understand u want the person in the lowest part of the picture and you want this person to be downplayed to the point of unimportance to the photograph. make sure the lighting is so poor that u cannot make out the individuals face.

ok. i have seen the excitement. i will take this advise to heart and try to use something like that here.

i suggest that anyone wanting to discuss my shortcomings do so with me in game, i am there quite a bit. i would be glad to look at what u feel is better photography. i have worked with several other photographers and some have been represented in players magazine.

1) I would never nude for a rag such as the Herald. I would never pose for the National Enquirer in RL, and my Avatar has the same integrity levels.

2) I have looked at the Page 6 girls for months and 99.9% of the images have lacked imagination.

3) The lack of diverstiy in the avatars and their looks is stagering, in face of the diverstiy of locks in SL

4) I’m not knocking any of the models personally. I feel the images have not done any of the models justice.

5) My mother taught me good taste and if something is lacking, there is nothing wrong with offering some constructive advice.

Maybe some a few guest photographers would be nice. I’m not sure but as it is stands it is still amazing that full frontal nudity could be so damn boring.

As a photographer, model, designer and instructor of Adobe Photoshop in world, my conversations with Marilyn have been extensive. Again I will reiterate she uses NO programs to edit anything other than to crop the pics to size. IF you know anything about the game specs and options to change lighting you’d be able to tell the difference.

Once again, the nameless, faceless, and apparently shapeless have come out again to stir up shit and drama…for what purpose? Because misery loves company. Wallow in it alone, regardless of your posts SL will continue to be entertained by those of us who could care less about your whining and will do what we do best for those who appreciate what we do.

So, you ask me WHY I do the things I do, or SAY the things I say? Because… I can.

well, fancy poses and props aside, your missing the point i think, even though u state it urself. its the girls avatar that is highlighted. not how she can contort her avatar with some pose. i use props on occasion, just for variety, and hopefully it does not take away from the subject matter, which is the girl. its fine that u don’t like what i do. i am very aware that you cannot please everyone.
btw, how interesting you think these pictures are photoshopped. i dont have that program, or any other like it. i use in game lighting and a little free shareware program i can crop pictures with. thats all.