Category: Black and White

In this captivating monochrome portrait, Franzi exudes an aura of sensuality and intimacy. With her eyes closed in a state of passionate surrender, she delicately shields her bare chest with the graceful arc of her arm and fingers. Bathed in the soft glow of natural light cascading from the right, every contour of her figure is accentuated, adding depth and allure to the composition. The camera, positioned above, captures her from a unique angle, offering a perspective that emphasizes her vulnerability and allure. Shot with precision using a Nikon D750 and an 85mm f/1.8 lens, the image freezes this moment of raw emotion and seductive elegance, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Franzi's captivating presence.

…haben wir die ruhigen Vormittagsstunden genutzt.

I feel a connection to the mood of these images, the feeling the weather and nature during the shoot to that of the poems by John Masefield’s Saltwater Ballads

Here is an excerpt from the book:

SEA-FEVER

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,

And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,

And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,

And a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide

Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;

And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,

And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again to the vagrant gypsy life,

To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;

And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,

And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

Title: Salt-Water Ballads

Author: John Masefield