Europe / Germany / Rheinland-Pfalz /Limburgerhof
Mannheimer Kunstverein e.V. Augustaanlage 58 68165 Mannheim
Germany / Europe
In this captivating monochrome portrait, Franzi exudes an aura of sensuality and intimacy. With her eyes closed in a state of passionate surrender, she delicately shields her bare chest with the graceful arc of her arm and fingers. Bathed in the soft glow of natural light cascading from the right, every contour of her figure is accentuated, adding depth and allure to the composition. The camera, positioned above, captures her from a unique angle, offering a perspective that emphasizes her vulnerability and allure. Shot with precision using a Nikon D750 and an 85mm f/1.8 lens, the image freezes this moment of raw emotion and seductive elegance, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Franzi's captivating presence.
*The perforation of the nipple to apply jewelry has been practiced by various people throughout history. Male nipple piercing was reported to be done by the Karankawa Native Americans, female nipple piercing is practiced by the Kabyle people in Algeria. In the western world it potentially dates back to the 14th century. The anthropologist Hans Peter Duerr traces the earliest known practice of female nipple piercing as a fashion statement to the Court of Isabeau of Bavaria (1370 to 1435), queen consort of France, quoting Eduard Fuchs he describes that:
...fashion eventually led to the application of rouge to freely display nipples placing diamond-studded rings or small caps on them, even piercing them and passing gold chains through them decorated with diamonds, possibly to demonstrate the youthful resilience of the bosom.
Here is Selina with her piercing.
*source (Wikipedia)
Mein Name ist Bernhard, Freunde nennen mich Bernie. Seit 1978 habe ich mal mehr mal weniger mit der Fotografie zu tun. Es ist aber trotzdem nur ein Hobby.
Meistens fotografiere ich auf Reisen, die letzten 4 Jahre hatte ich auch die Modelfotografie für mich entdeckt.