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Zack · 04-10-2011, 07:47 PM

I recently purchased a new Motorola Atrix which is an Android based cell phone. Many of the reviews I read prior to purchasing it raved about the quality of the on-board camera and now I have to agree. This image was taken with the phones 5MP camera then processed through Adobe Lightroom 2. The rich darkness is intentional and was achieved via Lightroom, not via the camera's original exposure. Your thoughts? . . . . yes, that is my hand

ramair455 · 04-12-2011, 12:01 PM

Interesting "grab shoot." Last time i did that my girl friend slapped me on the back of the head.

MRRiley · 04-14-2011, 04:08 PM

Given the obvious context, this image is borderline acceptable for the forum so be aware, if we get any complaints it will have to be pulled.

As for a critique... Its pretty good coming from a cell phone and the tonal range is actually pretty nice. Not a big fan of the composition though. The breast is in an odd position in the frame and the way your hand comes into the frame is awkward. The amorphous shape in the upper left, which I can only assume is her face, distracts from the rest of the image. If it were just a little clearer it would actually anchor the rest of the phot and provide much needed context but as it is it is just a distracting shape.

Mike

**Ash** · 04-14-2011, 04:59 PM

I'm also not keen on the composition or the 'grabbed' look of the breast - although not overtly offensive to me it's not a flattering depiction of the human body or interaction between the hand and breast. The lighting is also flat and lifeless in the rendition of texture in the image, which to me is an important feature of such a nude shot.

It's difficult to suggest anything for this particular image, but perhaps consider a different 'arrangement' of the hand(s) to the woman's torso, utilising the self-timer or remote to get more of a appreciable 'look' at the context and beauty of the subject.

pickles · 04-14-2011, 06:22 PM

It doesn't "upset" me, we're all adults here, so I've got no worries in that respect......having said that, it's not one of my favourites.
Cheers, Pickles.

Parallax · 04-15-2011, 06:16 AM

Sorry, but as nudes go, this is about as artistically pleasing as the Janet Jackson "wardrobe failure" video.

fccwpe · 04-15-2011, 07:16 AM

a bit too aggressive for me to consider it as art. Just my opinion...

JohnBee · 04-15-2011, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Sorry, but as nudes go, this is about as artistically pleasing as the Janet Jackson "wardrobe failure" video.

HAHAHAHAAH!

And yes, I'd consider it over the top in terms of context also.

Zack · 04-17-2011, 07:13 PM

Thanks everyone for your input and comments. This was just a fun experiment with the phone's camera. As for this image being "borderline acceptable". . . please... a bare breast is "borderline?" now that's a scary thought.

Parallax · 04-18-2011, 05:08 AM

It's the context.
As for scary thoughts; it's a little disconcerting to me that you don't see a difference in message or propriety in "a bare breast" and a bare breast being grabbed forcefully.

MRRiley · 04-18-2011, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Zack

Thanks everyone for your input and comments. This was just a fun experiment with the phone's camera. As for this image being "borderline acceptable". . . please... a bare breast is "borderline?" now that's a scary thought.

Zack, as Jim says... "it's the context!"

Mike

04-10-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
Zack New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6	NSFW... Heat of the Moment Lens: cell phone Camera: Motorola Atrix Android Cell Phone I recently purchased a new Motorola Atrix which is an Android based cell phone. Many of the reviews I read prior to purchasing it raved about the quality of the on-board camera and now I have to agree. This image was taken with the phones 5MP camera then processed through Adobe Lightroom 2. The rich darkness is intentional and was achieved via Lightroom, not via the camera's original exposure. Your thoughts? . . . . yes, that is my hand

04-18-2011, 05:08 AM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	It's the context. As for scary thoughts; it's a little disconcerting to me that you don't see a difference in message or propriety in "a bare breast" and a bare breast being grabbed forcefully. Last edited by Parallax; 04-18-2011 at 07:34 AM.

04-18-2011, 03:42 PM	#11
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Zack Thanks everyone for your input and comments. This was just a fun experiment with the phone's camera. As for this image being "borderline acceptable". . . please... a bare breast is "borderline?" now that's a scary thought. Zack, as Jim says... "it's the context!" Mike Last edited by MRRiley; 04-18-2011 at 03:57 PM.

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04-12-2011, 12:01 PM	#2
ramair455 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Okc Photos: Gallery Posts: 284	Interesting "grab shoot." Last time i did that my girl friend slapped me on the back of the head.

04-14-2011, 04:08 PM	#3
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Given the obvious context, this image is borderline acceptable for the forum so be aware, if we get any complaints it will have to be pulled. As for a critique... Its pretty good coming from a cell phone and the tonal range is actually pretty nice. Not a big fan of the composition though. The breast is in an odd position in the frame and the way your hand comes into the frame is awkward. The amorphous shape in the upper left, which I can only assume is her face, distracts from the rest of the image. If it were just a little clearer it would actually anchor the rest of the phot and provide much needed context but as it is it is just a distracting shape. Mike

04-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I'm also not keen on the composition or the 'grabbed' look of the breast - although not overtly offensive to me it's not a flattering depiction of the human body or interaction between the hand and breast. The lighting is also flat and lifeless in the rendition of texture in the image, which to me is an important feature of such a nude shot. It's difficult to suggest anything for this particular image, but perhaps consider a different 'arrangement' of the hand(s) to the woman's torso, utilising the self-timer or remote to get more of a appreciable 'look' at the context and beauty of the subject.

04-14-2011, 06:22 PM	#5
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	It doesn't "upset" me, we're all adults here, so I've got no worries in that respect......having said that, it's not one of my favourites. Cheers, Pickles.

04-15-2011, 06:16 AM	#6
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Sorry, but as nudes go, this is about as artistically pleasing as the Janet Jackson "wardrobe failure" video.

04-15-2011, 07:16 AM	#7
fccwpe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perris, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	a bit too aggressive for me to consider it as art. Just my opinion...

04-15-2011, 07:20 AM	#8
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Parallax Sorry, but as nudes go, this is about as artistically pleasing as the Janet Jackson "wardrobe failure" video. HAHAHAHAAH! And yes, I'd consider it over the top in terms of context also.

04-17-2011, 07:13 PM	#9
Zack New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for your input and comments. This was just a fun experiment with the phone's camera. As for this image being "borderline acceptable". . . please... a bare breast is "borderline?" now that's a scary thought.

NSFW... Heat of the Moment

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