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Loredana Guinicelli 4 years ago

I did something similar in the past, but with my old compact camera
nothing in common with this beauty
you are very insiping for me
really I think I can say you are one of my favourite portraitist

Emily Bem A HUGE compliment....seriously! :)

Loredana Guinicelli eheh it is a compliment for ME can share with you
seriously :P

Emily Bem :)

tomaz crnej 4 years ago

so good..

Emily Bem Many thanks! :)

Carmen S Cipriano 4 years ago

This is excellent as well as very dramatic.

Emily Bem Many thanks! :))))

Andrew Stewart 4 years ago

Very clever use of shadows (and words). There is something very intense about the eyes.

Emily Bem You are too kind...thank you, Andrew! :)

Lars Raun 4 years ago

Very special and moody expression. Great face :-)

Emily Bem You are too kind, Lars....so good to hear from you ;))))))

Leon Prokop 4 years ago

very nice shot!

Emily Bem I'm glad you think so! :)))

Thanks!

Misty Fugate 4 years ago

HOLY CRAP!!! this is FANTASTIC!! very seductive with the curtains and secretive! Looks almost like you are ready to pounce..BRAVO!

Emily Bem LOL! Oh, thank you, Misty! :)

Claudio Solera 4 years ago

Wonderful expression and nice b/w. Ciao,Claudio.

Emily Bem Thanks so much, Claudio!

:)))))

Thomas Ljungberg 4 years ago

Wow, those eyes... Hypnotizing...
Great work with the shadows!

Emily Bem Oh, thank you Thomas!!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed!

Alberto Peroni 4 years ago

A marvelous portrait!!!

Emily Bem I'm so glad you think so! :)

Angela Bacon-Kidwell 4 years ago

My most favorite of all your portraits. Love, Love, Love it.

Emily Bem You know, I was really hoping I would hear from you on this one. I love the way you see things, Angela and am DELIGHTERD you enjoyed. I was a little uncertain as to how this would be received and have been pleasantly surprised :)

Ulf Börjesson 4 years ago

Nice one!
U

Emily Bem So good to get your stamp of approval, U!

:))))))))

Giorgio Lorcet 4 years ago

great ... drink blood? :))
really original portrait. brava Emily.

Emily Bem No...no blood..LOL!!! I like red wine though....close enough?? ;)

Thank you !

Ralf Stelander 4 years ago

Great expression and the shadow textures creates an interesting contrast to it, a favourite!

Emily Bem A FAV??? Oh, thank you Ralf! It's so good to hear your thoughts on my work...good or bad!

:)))))))

Vernon Trent 4 years ago

cracking good.
nice expression and great mood.

Emily Bem Vernon! A pleasure indeed....I'm delighted you liked.

:))))

Judy W 4 years ago

I knew that had to be yours. Fantastic. What a beautiful use of shadow. Your portraits - MAN!!!

Emily Bem Oh, Judy...I love getting your comments. You always seem to really LOOK at an image and that feels good :)))))

joan kocak 4 years ago

wow this is mesmerizing Em.....unique and loaded with intrique~ you continue to AMAZE~

Emily Bem Thank you, Joan! I'm soooooo happy you are here. :-)

Thaib Chaidar 4 years ago

beautifull portrait emily...realy nice work, best regards

Emily Bem Oh, thank you Thaib!!!! A thrill to hear from you!

:))))))

Mal Smart 4 years ago

there is a slight vampire gothic look to this one Em, slightly scary but a great photo. mal

Emily Bem Oh, yes...scary is good!
I have not been accused of that before, so this fun for me ;)

~~~

Joe Musselwhite 4 years ago

Nice shot Emily! I bet you use that window a lot. You're easily
one of the best portrait hpotographers on this list.

Emily Bem Joe, I do! HA HA! I don't get out near as much as I would like for pics so I utilize my windows..and window dressings for that matter! :)))

Thanks so much! :)

Pete Chennell 4 years ago

Brilliant portrait Emily

Emily Bem Well, thank you...I'm flattered! :)

Fulvio Pellegrini 4 years ago

An instant preference in member screening. I'm happy to see it here.
Congrats Emily
F.

Emily Bem Many thanks, Fulvio....so happy to hear!!!!

:))))

Ilja Hackman 4 years ago

I was gonna mention the props but I don´t wan´t to piss you off.. =)
I quite like the light in this and the expression; so mystical.. Nice work, Emily!

Emily Bem HA HA!!!!!

I KNEW you were going to at least HINT about the curtains.....LOL!!!

Smart A$$ :P

Glad you liked, Ilja!

Jennifer B Short 4 years ago

Beautiful image Emily. It is a bit haunting and seductive at the same time. So well done.

Emily Bem Thank you, Jen! :)

lucian olteanu 4 years ago

intrigueing...voted...a good one!lucian

Emily Bem Thanks sooooo much, Lucian! :)

lucian olteanu Try to have some sleep,pleeezzzzz!lucian

Emily Bem Zzzzzz....

There. I had a nap, just for you! :)

Codrin Lupei 4 years ago

Very powerful and dramatic! You're creating excellent images using a great model (probably the most cooperant model :-)).Well done! Love it!
all the best
Codrin

Emily Bem You would think I was the most cooperative model, but I tend to wiggle a bit, Codrin! LOL! Thanks so much....it's always a pleasure to hear from one with such an artistic eye. :)