This is one of my favorite photos ever. It features one of my best models, Ayame, perfect in the role. This is an ongoing series, which you will see here variously titled "Crow Girl", "Huginn", and "Muninn".
What's really cool is that this character went from roleplaying games, then evolved through the story I've been telling in the photos, and is now the core character of my comic book Huginn & Muninn from #BlackLabelComics with art by :devjonathanwyke:.
It's interesting to me that, even after quite a long time, this is far and away my favorite photograph ever, and is very well-received by many of the people who I have shown it to, but it isn't particularly popular on here.
With the new policy of allowing artists to suggest themselves for DDs, this is the one I would put forward-- but I think that policy is for people who have had trouble getting noticed, which isn't a problem I have had.
This image was in my first show, it is on the flyers for that show, it is on my business cards, it is even my desktop background. I like it a lot. heh.
The most common response, and certainly my strongest, is that this image looks like a movie poster. I find myself saying "I wish I could see the movie that this poster is for!" I think that detachment is what allows me to be so (immodestly) fond of this image.
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Man I love this photo too and I remember the "Huginn & Muninn" series. I was going to ask if that was still going on for you these days because I'd like to see more.
Thank you so much! It means a lot when people comment on this one, since it's one of my two personal favorites of all of my work. (And it's the one with no bewbies.)
absolutely gorgeous! i can see why its your favorite! she captures u and draws u in! well done!
I'm really digging what you've done here!
I think your theme has been caught wonderfully. You've caught that mysterious look very well, the light and shadow play on Ms Ayame's face adds a real dimension of someone otherwordly, but none-the-less someone who is an outcast, or perhaps even evil.
The costuming is rather clever too! I love how it feels so pieced together, again adding to that notion of an unstable outsider. The bluish tinge to the knife is quite a nice touch (Crow's and Magpies are known to have an obsession for the colour blue! At least I THINK Crows do as well...), and the talisman in her hand just adds to the flavour.
Ayame is strikingly beautiful, which creates another interesting contrast! But again, something as simple asn an eyepatch(?) it is an eyepatch over her right eye yeah?) just changes things up so well!!
Well done in shooting, and well done by all involved!
I think your theme has been caught wonderfully. You've caught that mysterious look very well, the light and shadow play on Ms Ayame's face adds a real dimension of someone otherwordly, but none-the-less someone who is an outcast, or perhaps even evil.
The costuming is rather clever too! I love how it feels so pieced together, again adding to that notion of an unstable outsider. The bluish tinge to the knife is quite a nice touch (Crow's and Magpies are known to have an obsession for the colour blue! At least I THINK Crows do as well...), and the talisman in her hand just adds to the flavour.
Ayame is strikingly beautiful, which creates another interesting contrast! But again, something as simple asn an eyepatch(?) it is an eyepatch over her right eye yeah?) just changes things up so well!!
Well done in shooting, and well done by all involved!
This is good - makes me think of the sort of character you see in films sometimes lurking in the shadows - the sort where you cross their hand with silver and they tell you something you really don't want to hear.
That's such wonderful praise to hear-- Thank you! (As you can see from other comments etc. this photo is very dear to me.)
excellent shot... dark and intense, the lighting here is great 
Nice work!
btw thanks for the fav... muchly appreciated! Feel free to drop by again anytime
Nice work!btw thanks for the fav... muchly appreciated! Feel free to drop by again anytime
Thanks for your praise for this shot. It's the one I am most proud of, and it means a lot when people notice it. heh
This was my favorite set ever, lets do more pagan/witchy/goddess/mythology oriented shoots. I'm excited!
I'm so glad you like this one too. You can probably guess how much I do.
We should brainstorm ideas, and make sure we have good costumes, props, etc.
One idea I'd really like to try is a very dirty set. Like grimy, muddy, gritty. You seem to really shine when you're the pale bright diamond in the rough.
We should brainstorm ideas, and make sure we have good costumes, props, etc.
One idea I'd really like to try is a very dirty set. Like grimy, muddy, gritty. You seem to really shine when you're the pale bright diamond in the rough.
Love this picture and the witch thing thats going on in it. It works well with the Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn.
Thank you, that's exactly the idea. Given your username, I can see why it appeals to you.
This is my favorite photo I have ever taken, so I love it when people notice it. Thanks!
This is my favorite photo I have ever taken, so I love it when people notice it. Thanks!
You are most welcome and i can see why it is your favorite it is a beautiful picture and i guess my username is a dead giveaway 
And just for the record you got
And just for the record you got
So will you be doing more on the Norse Mythology theme? Please Odin's Ravens are a good idea, maybe Fenris who knows.
Odin's Ravens are a good idea, maybe Fenris who knows. I have worked on this series with Ayame, Dicephaly, Suspended Doll, Calico, Claret, and Mia... In fact, if you check out my latest journal, you will see news on this, in the form of the latest model to don the cloak.
My current plan is to select pieces for a show around this theme, after I work with one or two more models. Other gods may be further down the road.
My current plan is to select pieces for a show around this theme, after I work with one or two more models. Other gods may be further down the road.
I'm going through right now looking and liking a lot I might say. It will be of special note to me when you do something with Freyja as she is a great influence on my life.
marvelous shot and excellent lighting! you have one of the most interesting gallery here in DA!
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