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My waistline should be neither inversely proportional nor directly proportional to my worth as a human being.
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- Take self-portraits: [link]
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Materials and Methods
Nikon D80 + 50mm F1.8 Nikkor + IR remote. Exp +1.0. ISO 1000 to prevent shutter delay. Low window lighting. Self portrait. Ruler tied to my waist in a bow. Fabric hung in the background for a little more color. GIMP for post editing. Crop. Multiplied yellow layer at 30% opacity. Sharpened to enhance textures. The ruler is printed a bit poorly so it appears blurry. But the photo is focused as seen with my belly button.
Additional Comments
Wanted something simple. Learning to use GIMP.
Some personal statements:
I will say first and foremost: I don't think the photo does the quote justice. The quote is inspired by Adriel Luis's Slip of the Tongue: "I wear lipstick, for my lips stick to the ears of men, so they can experience in surround sound my screams of agony with each lash of rulers, measuring tape, and scales, as if my waistline and weight are inversely proportional to my value as a human being." The quote was originally "my waistline should not be inversely proportional to my worth as a human being" but then I altered it after reading some comments. I find it almost ironic that people would jeer at the weight of the model in a piece about judging people without regard to their weight. But it does show that media and society will find an opportunity to criticize every body type. If you're too thin, they will tell you to eat more. If you're too fat, they will tell you to get on a treadmill. In the end it's not about being thinner or fatter; it's just about being healthy both physically and mentally - and a part of being mentally healthy means having a positive body image.
If you extract from this photo a positive message about self-worth and self-image, good for you. If you extract from this photo a message about the impossibility of universal approval in both waist size and the manner of conceptualization, more power to you. If you extract from this photo a negative message about society's lack of progress concerning its portrayal of the human body, well then maybe you can do your part to help change that
This photo is protected under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. Licenses for commercial and derivative use of this photo are available for purchase. Please contact me if interested. Under the Creative Commons license, this photo may be displayed on other websites as long as:
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2. A link is provided back to the original photo or JFotography.net
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My waistline should be neither inversely proportional nor directly proportional to my worth as a human being.
Tutorials and Resources
- Take self-portraits: [link]
- Natural lighting (even indoor lighting): [link]
- Concept list: [link]
Materials and Methods
Nikon D80 + 50mm F1.8 Nikkor + IR remote. Exp +1.0. ISO 1000 to prevent shutter delay. Low window lighting. Self portrait. Ruler tied to my waist in a bow. Fabric hung in the background for a little more color. GIMP for post editing. Crop. Multiplied yellow layer at 30% opacity. Sharpened to enhance textures. The ruler is printed a bit poorly so it appears blurry. But the photo is focused as seen with my belly button.
Additional Comments
Wanted something simple. Learning to use GIMP.
Some personal statements:
I will say first and foremost: I don't think the photo does the quote justice. The quote is inspired by Adriel Luis's Slip of the Tongue: "I wear lipstick, for my lips stick to the ears of men, so they can experience in surround sound my screams of agony with each lash of rulers, measuring tape, and scales, as if my waistline and weight are inversely proportional to my value as a human being." The quote was originally "my waistline should not be inversely proportional to my worth as a human being" but then I altered it after reading some comments. I find it almost ironic that people would jeer at the weight of the model in a piece about judging people without regard to their weight. But it does show that media and society will find an opportunity to criticize every body type. If you're too thin, they will tell you to eat more. If you're too fat, they will tell you to get on a treadmill. In the end it's not about being thinner or fatter; it's just about being healthy both physically and mentally - and a part of being mentally healthy means having a positive body image.
If you extract from this photo a positive message about self-worth and self-image, good for you. If you extract from this photo a message about the impossibility of universal approval in both waist size and the manner of conceptualization, more power to you. If you extract from this photo a negative message about society's lack of progress concerning its portrayal of the human body, well then maybe you can do your part to help change that
This photo is protected under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. Licenses for commercial and derivative use of this photo are available for purchase. Please contact me if interested. Under the Creative Commons license, this photo may be displayed on other websites as long as:
1. Credit is given in writing stating "Photo by Jean Fan (JFotography)"
2. A link is provided back to the original photo or JFotography.net
3. All other conditions under the Creative Commons license are met
Any use of this photo other than as authorized under this Creative Commons license or copyright law is prohibited.
Daily Deviation
Given 2010-05-24Worth by *roseonthegrey
The suggester wrote: "The concept of the picture is something we face everyday; some more than others. The artist's comments speak the truth, 'My waistline should be neither inversely proportional nor directly proportional to my worth as a human being.' But yet, many still feel it does. I feel everyone should have a look at this piece, because it's so very truthful." ( Suggested by Ekaki-Kagerou and Featured by Shalora )
The suggester wrote: "The concept of the picture is something we face everyday; some more than others. The artist's comments speak the truth, 'My waistline should be neither inversely proportional nor directly proportional to my worth as a human being.' But yet, many still feel it does. I feel everyone should have a look at this piece, because it's so very truthful." ( Suggested by Ekaki-Kagerou and Featured by Shalora )
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Even today on any DD involving a model of any shape or size at least half the comments have to do with the model's weight.
"She's too thin!"
"How brave it must be for an overweight girl to do an artistic nude"
"Obese disgusting."
"Anorexic disgusting."
I think it's because it's a physical trait but one that to some extent we can control or attempt to change that for a woman body shape has become an obsession.
I mean we can't change our face to make ourselves more attractive but we can purge or stuff our face.
It's sad because later on you'll realize all that time you spent trying to attain this "ideal body type" could've been spent on picking up a new hobby, learning to cook or doing sports.
Or something.
And what's sad is that it isn't just the media enforcing this. Comments on deviantart by NORMAL people enforce this.
I think if you used any model other than yourself this image conceptually wouldn't have been as effective. It doesn't matter what size you yourself are but that you should not be judged for the size you are.
photo well done, simple & neutral to the eyes
thankyou for putting this up.
Because, as much as we say that body image doesn't matter, you know that the over 90% of the population looks at you and judges you by appearance right away. And a big part of that is weight.
I want very badly to be comfortable with my weight, but I'm still so insecure... I walk down the halls at school and compare myself to people, and I just feel so obese.
I'm fairly short; I'm at the taller end of 5"4... and I'm nearly 110 lbs. I am so scared of being judged for my body image that I won't wear shorts to school or ever show my legs, and when I'm swimming, I always wear baggy T-shirts and pants.
I hate the world for making body image such a big thing that I have to be this scared and uncomfortable with myself. I have lapsed in and out of stages of bulimia, and I can't look in a mirror without wanting to cry.
This image, though, really touches me, and gives me hope. It reminds me of the voice of reason that I've pushed to the back of my mind. You shouldn't care what people who judge you by your weight think. You should love yourself no matter what, and just aim for health; not the "perfect waist size".
Thank you so much for this picture. ♥ It's truly inspirational to me.
90% of the population DOES NOT judge you on your weight. Only those obsessed with pop culture do so. Although, yes, teenagers are judgemental, but that's because they're insecure. In a few years, when you get away from adolescence, you'll hopefully feel better when you realize that weight is not what people judge you on unless they're shallow vapid beings with nothing better to do with their lives. REAL people have more important things to worry about, like money, shelter, food, etc.
Also, 5'4" and 110 lbs? I'm shorter than you, weigh more, and I'm still considered small! And you know, baggy clothes makes you look heavier than you actually are...I hope you've recovered from your bulimia and don't fall back ever again.
Uh...sorry about the rant. The mindset of teenagers frustrates me to no end...
It has become a much more prominent thing in recent years, I believe, and that is not something that's going to go away in a few years when I become an adult. It's something that's going to be carried on with my generation, and that I'm going to have to live with. Or at least, in my mind, I feel like I'll never be able to be secure.
Because as much as we say looks don't matter... Ultimately,they do, as messed up as that is. You can't deny that sometimes looks are even the deciding factor in who gets the job. That has been proven.
I wear baggy clothes when I go swimming. I'm too self conscious to wear a bathing suit. Generally I dress in regular clothes, I just won't wear shorts or anything that shows my legs or stomach. I rarely purge anymore, but the image I have of myself doesn't go away. And I'm not sure it ever will.
I'm sorry too, this is just something that really affects my everyday life and I feel very strongly about. Perhaps I'm just naive, I don't know. I still have a lot to learn, but I closely analyze psychology, and I believe this is something I have figured out for myself, though I can't seem to put it into words correctly. I don't know, maybe my views will change with time. Well... I'm sorry for being an annoying teenager! d: No hard feelings.
Yes, appearance has an effect on some hiring practices, but this isn't limited to weight. Last time I checked, those studies were based on facial symmetry, not weight distribution. However, being hired for a job also depends on how you present yourself. Do you (not literally you, 'you' in reference to anyone who goes for a job interview) shrink into yourself and mutter monosyllables? Then you'll probably end up being overlooked and forgotten in the process of picking a person for a job. If not, then you end up being pushed around by everyone else, harassed, and the like. Are you a slob? Then don't expect a callback, because being presentable is also important. So it also depends on how you present your personality as well as your appearance.
I think you are a little naive, but everyone is when they're teenagers (despite what some may think).
Haha, I know I'm not always right and that many of my thoughts are childish. Personally, I think I prefer naivety in some areas. x] Or, perhaps ignorance would be a better term.
I'm sure there is. :] Psychology never fails to amaze me.
No, you weren't harsh, everyone has a right to their own opinion. :]
I have a suggestion, too--watch 'How to Look Good Naked', whatever version you have access to. And no, it's not inappropriate, so you don't need to worry about that.
[link]
I hope you like it
It is really sad, that a human is considered a human only if he has the right parameters. I've always been one of those chubby(excessive 10 kg) people, so I've suffered from this mindset quite a lot. :>