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...that others might follow.

"What is to give light must endure burning." - Viktor Frankl

[A very special concept of mine that holds quite a lot of meaning to me. Modeled by the lovely Elena; Blake and Elena both helped immensely with the lighting of this one.]

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Mood: Wow! ~Brotherslaughter Aug 24, 2012
Wow! :O_o: :wow: :iconicowootplz: :omg: :slow: A very special concept, indeed! :iconeeeeeplz: :iconhyperlarryplz: :iconjarryplz: :iconravesplz: :icongirlyravesplz:
That's quite magnificent, as the most pics of your gallery! :icongoodjobsign: :iconoldtimeyplz:
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~SmokyPixel Sep 10, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you! I was so pleased with how this one came out. =)
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Mood: Sociable ~Brotherslaughter Sep 10, 2012
My very pleasure, my dear! :iconpandarollplz:
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*illslice Aug 12, 2012
beautiful
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~SmokyPixel Aug 14, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you!
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~SmokyPixel Aug 7, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I actually expanded this shot to include the higher branches of the trees. =) Elena is a superb model who I wish lived a bit closer, because I'd be working with her constantly if that were the case.
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~Tinnunculus Aug 6, 2012  Professional General Artist
The Frankl quote fits this picture perfectly. Her pose and facial expression convey humbleness that comes from enduring burning, as if she was a part of the candles' flames. She knows she's lighting a path for a great cause.

I also like the illusion I'm getting from this—it looks like she's bringing daylight to a perpetually sombre forest. :)

I was wondering if the cropping would have worked better without the non-candlelit area in the top. It wouldn't, because there's a flame-shaped daylight spot above the path, which would otherwise be cut from its top.
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~SilverShadowess Aug 6, 2012  Student General Artist
I love this. It's so magical and otherworldly. It kind of reminds me of will-o-wisps.
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~SmokyPixel Aug 7, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Funny you mention that--I intend to do a shoot based around that eventually, but perhaps not until autumn. =)
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~rainycloudywindy Aug 3, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
What a wonderful concept and lovely photo.
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