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day after day she waited,
her memories a muted haze

she could no longer recall her reasons,
the ingrained pain numbed only by time.

years and years and years passed,
only her heart's yearning was unceasing

all that she longed and longed and longed for
was never returning, forever hurting.


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Photography/makeup/hair: Zhang Jingna
Model: Ivory Flame

I wish we had an Illustrative category. Anyway, here's my attempt to continue the Forgotten Fairytales series (in vain). But I think it thoroughly spells my obsession with J.W. Waterhouse. ^^

Yes it was freezing cold when we did the shoot. I've a knack for torturing my models, we've established that by now. ^^;

This image is included in my new postcard book, it will be available for sale at the Singapore Toy Games and Comic Con next weekend. I'm sharing a booth at the Artist Alley with *noah-kh so do drop by if you can =D

Also~!! My new site is up~ drop by and take a look if you've some time and let me know what you think ^^ - zhangjingna.com


PS: I'm also heading to LA and NY next month, read more here.

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Critique by ~Vampiressartist Sep 10, 2009, 7:44:14 PM
Absolutely beautiful! As always, you've created a visual beauty. Here, it evokes a moody fairy-tale piece, somewhat reminding me of a cross of Ophelia and of the Frog Prince. I'm not sure what to suggest--I like the fact that her skin has a pearl-pink hue to it, rather than a milk-white skin tone that I feel is often vied for in dark fairy tale artwork.

I'm not a very good critiquer, but perhaps those blades of grass in the lower right corner could be considered somewhat distractive. I think they detract from everything else in the photo. But I could be wrong.
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Critique by !6gothtickles Sep 2, 2009, 10:44:29 AM
This is in the same genre as 'Ophelia' by Sir John Everett Millais, a Pre-Raphaelite painter. Her facial features is sensual, melancholy tranquility and exquisite which the Pre-Raphaelite and the Raphaelite attempted to capture. You truly have achieved this here. The color of her hair, flowers and skin is pronounced by all the murky green and touch of brown in the background. The composition is centered, even though half of the photo is more busy than the other half. The lighting on her is a bit stark considering the background, which is great for fashion. May I suggest less contrast of shadow and light to have the quality of faerie-tale. It has the beginning of ethereal sense which I believe you want to convey. When awaiting for so long, one does tend to fade. Still, the photo is gorgeous. Your technique is perfection.
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=KittyGalorr Feb 26, 2013
Exquisite photography!
Beautiful model =)
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=NataliaDrepina Dec 4, 2012  Professional Photographer
Featured here: [link]
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Mood: Love ~sillygreenbean Oct 8, 2012
Love this and love J.W. Waterhouse :-D
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*Gryffgirl Jul 30, 2012
Lovely model and composition! :heart:
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=elanorepenn May 31, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
This has to be my favorite of yours <3 and I've been watching you since 2003, on my alternative accounts
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`zemotion Jun 1, 2012  Professional Photographer
Aw thank you!
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~AlexandraSophie May 18, 2012  Professional Photographer
This photo is the most beautiful photo ever, definitely
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=ZlotAJ May 5, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Hi, you've been featured! [link]

Have a great day~
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Mood: Joy *MaddLouise Mar 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Hey there :wave: I featured this stunning piece in my most recent journal here: [link]
I apologize if this infringes on your copyright. Please let me know if it does as that isn't my intention!
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~silverwing-sparrow Mar 21, 2012   Photographer
Hi! It was featured here [link]
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