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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...

only you can define yourself. :heart:


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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Image size
650x650px 78.87 KB
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
Nov 30, 1999, 12:00:00 AM
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Unique-Brushstrokes's avatar
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Vision
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star: Impact

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 <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s…" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)"/>