I recently finished a class called the Art of Observation. This class was truly amazing and helped me to find inspiration in places I wouldn’t have looked before. This was one of my submissions and was therapeutic for me. Some of you may remember this post that I did about sharing my story. I still struggle with the scars but photography is helping me to accept them and see them as proof of what I’ve been through; what I have overcome.
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This photography speaks volumes. Absolutely gorgeous!
Such a powerful photograph. I love the composition.
Just gorgeous! I really love the comp and the conversion so you can see your super cute freckles. <3
I agree with Pam, volumes! So much impact in that photo. Wow! Awesome work Ana!!
Ana, this is powerful and beautiful. I love your composition and thank you for sharing such a private part of your life with us. Wonderful work….
This is image is so emotive. It shows such strength and beauty, and I love that the processing shows the freckles so well, that somehow makes this seem even more authentic if that’s possible.
awesome composition – makes for such a strong image!
Ana – this is beautiful. Your words and your photo portray so much powerful emotion. Well done. You are gorgeous – inside and out!
Ana, this is such an amazing image. That crop is so powerful and the simplicity and focus on what you typically choose to hide (Erika can do that!). I’m so glad AOO inspired you as much as it did for me and allowed you to create and share an image like this. You are amazing!
The emotion in the image is so powerful. I think it is wonderful of you to share your story <3