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At this time, I was spending time in the French deep countryside, in a little village with 150 souls and 3000 sheep. ...
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Follow me (she says, not me!)
At this time, I was spending time in the French deep countryside, in a little village with 150 souls and 3000 sheep. No way to find models around there.
I was casually checking facebook and related photography groups when I found a few strangely familiar pictures. Ahem.. I know that place, where it's been shot. This is ...my village!! Who's that model?? Let's send her a little message.
Yeah, I managed to find the only model you could get in a 100km radius and she was living just next door, spending a bit of time at her grandmother's. We met, connected, then arranged a shooting (3 actually), and this gave birth to a few images. A good thing about the countryside is that there is no shortage of natural space and props.
If you like my work, you can also find me on facebook or instagram: stephane.michaux.photo
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At this time, I was spending time in the French deep countryside, in a little village with 150 souls and 3000 sheep. No way to find models around there.
I was casually checking facebook and related photography groups when I found a few strangely familiar pictures. Ahem.. I know that place, where it's been shot. This is ...my village!! Who's that model?? Let's send her a little message.
Yeah, I managed to find the only model you could get in a 100km radius and she was living just next door, spending a bit of time at her grandmother's. We met, connected, then arranged a shooting (3 actually), and this gave birth to a few images. A good thing about the countryside is that there is no shortage of natural space and props.
If you like my work, you can also find me on facebook or instagram: stephane.michaux.photo
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Aperture 4/1 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 500/10 
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stephanemichaux
July 08, 2016
had to push up the ISO a lot, not much light to deal with tbh, hence the grainy look
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stephenvalade
July 12, 2016
when you push the ISO you do get grain but a lot of times it works out very well like in this photo. it adds a surreal touch to a real photo.
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Pinarello
July 18, 2016
Hi Stephane
Love your photos you have an eye for the camera and your models well done
Love your photos you have an eye for the camera and your models well done
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Manoel
August 04, 2016
Stephane, all your female portraits are great. But this one is simply extraordinary... Lighting, composition, posing and the idea of model holding a lamp is awsome. Keep on showing and sharing your art with us. Thanks!
stephanemichaux
August 04, 2016
Thank you Manoel. When I was culling the pictures of that session, I was mad at the idea her face was not tack sharp, light was low... But I was feeling something anyway. Your feedback reminds me that pictures are not always about technical details.
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angelabravin
August 05, 2016
Congratulations, Stephane..this superb shot was nominated amongst the finalists for the Image of the Month contest.
stephanemichaux
August 07, 2016
Thanks Angela! Congratulations to the winners and let's see it as an encouragement to make better pictures for the next time!
martinrodgers
August 06, 2016
Can't think what or how to explain this shot! So I can just simply say 'beautiful'
stephanemichaux
August 07, 2016
Thanks Martin. Glad it made you "feel" something. That's the best reward I can read as a photographer. Seeing, feeling, capturing something that hopefully will trigger something in other people.
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cmorisset
August 06, 2016
Superbe photo Stephane, belle lumière qui reflète sur le corps. J'ai particulièrement apprécié votre bas vignette... Bravo!
richardeaton
October 07, 2016
Great capture and the model deserves a medal - she must have been freezing. You get 9/10. Level this photo slightly clockwise and it will be perfect.
stephanemichaux
October 08, 2016
She was fine! That was a very hot day and the river was actually refreshing
amydjenkins
November 01, 2016
this is amazing...where was it taken?...WATCH OUT FOR LEETCHES....AARRGGHHH
amydjenkins
November 01, 2016
Write a commentYOU CAN SHOOT MY FEMALE FORM ANYTIME...THESE ARE GORGEOUS...I DO NEED TO BUILD UP NEW PHOTOS IN MY PORTFOLIO IF YOU EVER COME TO THE STATES...I MODEL FOR THE TWISTED AGENCY
stephanemichaux
November 05, 2016
thank you Bryce. As described below, this image is quite messed up on the technical level. I think it was more about the ambiance of the day and a bit of luck
paultownley
November 05, 2016
A very beautiful capture,the light shining on the water is stunning,fantastic timing,well done your a natural.
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KevinEllinwood
November 18, 2016
I really love this. I can identify. Wading in water like this is like being in paradise. The sort of shot that anyone would hang on a wall.
stephanemichaux
November 20, 2016
Thank you. I actually never printed that one, now you make me think I should! I recently discovered I could make it available for print here as well, just in case someone is interested
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waleedfawzy
December 07, 2016
very good lighting , composition and model . all in hand of an excellent photographer.
1bubbitt
January 16, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
1bubbitt
January 16, 2017
Love the surrealism of this shot , very dreamy. Lovely effects in that light reflection. Excellent.
Loekie
April 21, 2017
Beautiful ,stunning photograph, Very beautiful model in a natural setting with the right lighting created a price winning picture. Stephane you are an great artist .Well done!!!!
MikeHarvey
May 26, 2017
Like what you have done except would make the bright bit in the background a lot darker as it draws your eye away from the subject
stephanemichaux
May 29, 2017
One could say it's actually good to have a nude as a secondary subject, not making it the center of attention. This photo is faaaaar from perfect, technically speaking anyway. Thanks for your input!
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Leeker53
December 06, 2018
Very good job! Great composition and pose looks natural. I read previous posts and I don't see much grain. Just a beautiful photo. Well done!
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UntetheredPhotography
May 16, 2021
Great photo for my challenge a stroll in the naked woods without textiles viewbug.com/challenge/a-stroll-in-the-naked-wood-photo-challenge-by-untetheredphotos
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