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_{corset (n.): a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, esp. by women, to shape and support the body;

but also

(v.): to regulate strictly; constrict

imposed by society.

model/photographer/editing: me
I'm a little nervous about submitting this, so please be kind...

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but remember:

only you can define yourself.

edit/05.29.2012
after much deliberation, I've decided to make the efforts in digging out the original file from my external backup files and edit out the closet door background. it was just too distracting and pedestrian. I tried my best to keep my body and the photo's color as it was, and hope that you guys will still enjoy this piece. it's definitely one I'm most proud of. :]

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Submitted on: June 6, 2008
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Make: OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD
Model: C740UZ
Shutter Speed: 10/300 second
Aperture: F/2.8
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 86
Date Taken: November 30, 1999
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows

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Critique by ~Unique-Brushstrokes Feb 22, 2013, 11:48:06 PM

First off a want to say I *really* love this.
It shows both definitions of a corset you described in the description and portrays them beautifully.

The colours draw your eye to the tape measure around the waist (which is beautiful too by the way X) ).
The body pose suggests that she's uncomfortable and trying to appear smaller. The lighting makes you feel as if she's in a spotlight, which now days, everyone is. The lack of colour makes you notice her all the more.

The whole thing makes you wonder why anyone would do something like that to themselves, but the truth is people do and you have captured that. Bravo, bravo. Just goes to show how judgmental our society today is, and how judgmental it makes our selves.

Thank you for posting this

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Critique by ~katr14 Oct 8, 2012, 10:07:17 AM

This photography is perfect, and the thing making this to the goal of perfection is your title: "corset". When I looked at it I immidiatly thought about the reality shows we watch on tv. The movies at the cinema and the tv-shows. I thought about almost every woman in the media world. How they make us believe that the more thin you are, the more beautiful you are. Which is a lie. But still even through most women know it is a lie they still wish to become thiner and more beautiful. Even if we have to wear a corset to acchieve the goal. But not many wear a corset the day today, so how do we measure our self? With measuring tape of course. That is how we figure out our size in clothes, and perfection to a lot of people today is size 0, or as close to it as it gets. But the thing is beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and I think you know that. So great job. I love the subject / theme, and for me this is the perfect imperfection of humanbeings, so no bad critique from me!