Lorek - Merry Christmas

[Lorek]

http://www.fastpictures.com/images/lorek/20081208roxana036b4s.jpg

[Svetlana]

Beautiful!

[Lorek]

Thank you Svetlana (I love this name)
I guess it is cold in Calgary today!

[neil_r]

Great picture Lorek. You really are the master of light!

[Lorek]

Thank you Neil.
Dear All,
I just got a warning (report sent to the moderator) for the same picture in an other forum. It seams that some people are offended by this image. I respect the idea but this is not at all what I see and what I want to share. Please if you see something different than love, purity and nature in this shot I do apologize.

[Lorek]

... Even Roxana looks perplex
http://www.fastpictures.com/images/lorek/20081208roxana204b3s.jpg

[Lorek]

Now she is really upset!
http://www.fastpictures.com/images/lorek/20081208roxana014b2s_1.jpg

[Anke]

I don't think its offensive in the slightest, its a beautiful portrait and the others in the series are also fabulous, especially the over the shoulder shot, I love the shadows and lighting especially.

[Lorek]

Merci Anke :)

[Grimlock]

Great pictures. Wonderful lighting.

But, maybe a warning on the nudity or possibly post these in the
"Glamour & Nude" section. ("Weddings and Other Family Events"? Fail to see the relevance) I dunno. Just thinking out loud.


I browse the forums from work.

P.S. I didn't make any complaints to anyone, I'm jus' saying.

[Lorek]

Great pictures. Wonderful lighting.

But, maybe a warning on the nudity or possibly post these in the
"Glamour & Nude" section. ("Weddings and Other Family Events"? Fail to see the relevance) I dunno. Just thinking out loud.


I browse the forums from work.

P.S. I didn't make any complaints to anyone, I'm jus' saying.


Thanks!
I might be wrong but if I had to rank family events, a birth would get a very good mark!
On top of it, since I don't consider a mother feeding a baby as something glamorous or nude (sexy) I thought this gallery was the most appropriate.
Also note that when posting in the "family events" gallery I was sure to post in the right place.
Actually, even if I respect everyone point of view, I must admit that I am shocked to see that some people can have sexual (what else can it be?) connection when looking at something so pure an natural. Who is the bad one?

[Grimlock]

I see what you mean.

Actually, I am very comfortable with the human body and think it's beautiful. I have been an artist for 20+ years. I have, in fact; spent time drawing/painting live nudes. I also have a new baby (2 month old) and respect your views. So, just to clarify, I did not attach a sexual connection with your pictures.

However, it's not inconceivable that my boss may see it differently. That's all. I only mentioned it, because I like enjoy forums and would like to continue to browse while I'm at work. You understand, I'm sure.

Just maybe next time, a warning.

Thanks.

[Lorek]

Grimlock,
I understood well your point at your first comment but I still am perplex about the real thoughts of people reacting negatively to such pure and inocent images.
Take care
Lorek

[shniks]

Its so beautiful! Love the lighting and the b&w conversion looks great. I am currently a breastfeeding mother myself, and I hate how breasts are so sexualised in our society that we forget what they are really there for.

Lorek my only critique is that mothers love to look at babies breastfeeding from above, because thats the view we normally see them from when they are feeding. Did you get any from the overhead angle? It would be a more heart warming picture for me if it was shot from above, only because of personal experience.

[Sharlene]

I am also currently breastfeeding my 2 month old and totally agree wit shniks above. Your portrait is beautiful, loving, and not sexy. I would love to have one of me breastfeeding my baby, but I don't think I would like that specific position. I would opt for one shot from above and want my face captured in the picture and holding his hand (just my personal preference, as thats usually how I look when I'm breastfeeding) I would feel awkward with both breasts hanging out.

Great capture!

[ejicon]

everybody has nipples.. Nicely shot

[Lorek]

Its so beautiful! Love the lighting and the b&w conversion looks great. I am currently a breastfeeding mother myself, and I hate how breasts are so sexualised in our society that we forget what they are really there for.

Lorek my only critique is that mothers love to look at babies breastfeeding from above, because thats the view we normally see them from when they are feeding. Did you get any from the overhead angle? It would be a more heart warming picture for me if it was shot from above, only because of personal experience.

Thank you for the comment. I agree with you so here are 2 presents for you: a joke and a photo:

1) The joke:
What is the difference between an electric train (the toy for kids) and a woman breast?
They is not difference. In both cases it has been design for the children but are mainly used by the fathers.

2) The picture:
http://www.fastpictures.com/images/lorek/20081208roxana052b2s.jpg

[Lorek]

What about this one? I am having difficult time in an other forum because I am exposing nudity in the family gallery. Where should I share this kind of work? In the Glamour/Erotic section? ... sextion! I don't think so!
http://www.fastpictures.com/images/lorek/20081208roxana088b2s.jpg

[Sharlene]

Lorek-- those last two are beautiful.. i was starting to tear up looking at them. Not only are you having trouble posting them in a non-sexual forum section, but it is like that in the real world too. Here is the US people are disgusted by mothers nursing their babies in public and women are encouraged to go and hide to feed their babies!

[Lorek]

Thank you Sharlene. Like you I see only beauty and purity.

[shniks]

Love the last two, I love the way the baby's little fist is curled up, so gorgeous!

[_Jo_]

just lovely...

[Visual Bride]

I think it has been posted to get a reaction.

[neil_r]

I think it has been posted to get a reaction.

Most pictures posted on this site are posted to get a reaction. So far this has had a very positive one.

[RebelChick]

Having have nursed my daughter until she was 12 months old, I think the photo is nothing BUT the most beautiful thing in the world. To be able to give your child, your blood, your soul, the gift of nuture, and nutrients, is the most amazing experience in the world, and Natural.

[JimAskew]

Well done, Lorek!

Having watched my wife and then my two daughters nurse their babies, your photos have captured the beauty and love of nursing to perfection.

[txsnurse]

Frankly, if you're working - shouldn't you be working?? Just saying....

I'm a Labor and Delivery nurse and those pics were so beautiful I just sighed, the last almost makes me want to cry. It's beautiful. I'm grateful that you posted them.

[Svetlana]

Thank you Svetlana (I love this name)
I guess it is cold in Calgary today!

Thanks! :)

Yeah it's been cold for quite a while now...Happy New Year!

[Svetlana]

Thanks!
I might be wrong but if I had to rank family events, a birth would get a very good mark!
On top of it, since I don't consider a mother feeding a baby as something glamorous or nude (sexy) I thought this gallery was the most appropriate.
Also note that when posting in the "family events" gallery I was sure to post in the right place.
Actually, even if I respect everyone point of view, I must admit that I am shocked to see that some people can have sexual (what else can it be?) connection when looking at something so pure an natural. Who is the bad one?

May by post it in the Kids and Family section? But frankly I see nothing offencive in your image, what can be more precious than mother feeding her baby?

[johnstoy]

Beautifully natural, fascinating composition in lighting and framing...

Wesolyh swjont... ( I hope I didn't hack up the spelling too much, Lorek.)

Enjoy the Christmas holidays and have a prosperous and successful New Year. Cheers.

[Lorek]

A big thank you to all for your warm welcome and wishes.
txsnuse: I do love the last one too a lot.
Happy new year 2009

[jcpoulin]

Absolutely fantastic work!! Tastefully done and presented! Your work is wonderful. Portrayed this life event beautifully. Anyone who finds this offensive is just off in their thinking...5% of the people are just not right...but they get heard the most!! Keep up the wonderful work...keep posting.

[david lee]

Lorek. It don't matter what you do in this life...... Some a@£ hole will always find something offensive in it.... Its human nature I guess..
Take this post for example..... Someone will no doubt smack my wrists for rocking the boat of political correctness.

By the way I love your images.

[Kristy]

Simply beautiful Lorek... I always look forward to your work. :)

The first shot is almost a mix between sexy and nutruring just because of the position of the mother and both breasts showing in full focus....Beautiful.. absolutely... but yet alluring to the male audiemce I'm sure...

The final 2 shots are so natural and very perfect. I think any mother that has breastfeed her child will appreciate these images. The bonding is amazing, and we all wish we had such beautiful images of the moment.

I'm guessing the mother loves them... :) Thank you for sharing, and thank her for allowing you to share a beautiful moment with us.

[shadowcat]

There are far to many religious fanatics in this country trying to place there distorted views on others! those pictures are great don't ever be ashamed of them keep them going.

[shadowcat]

Just looked at the rules for the people forum it say's no nude or erotic pictures in the people forum they will be removed it say's put them in glamor nude section.look hete. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=188522

[Lorek]

Just looked at the rules for the people forum it say's no nude or erotic pictures in the people forum they will be removed it say's put them in glamor nude section.look hete. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=188522


Fair enough but I don't see anything glamour nor erotic in those pics and this why I put them here

[RuthNaomi]

Lorek,
I think this picture is stunning. Its really beautiful, as all your work is. And while I am not bothered by it in the least, its probably simply not the ideal category to post it in.

[babuszka]

Lovely picture!! Thanks for sharing.