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Challenge #1 in the Mothers series. Hosted by Intrigue Photography - Jess, IntriguePhotography.

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In this challenge, show the viewers how lovely maternity photographs can be. I don't think enough people really can "see" the wonder, beauty, and joy that there is while expecting a child. So, this challenge has been set forth to show the viewers just that! There should be an element of love that can be seen and felt. Be creative! Show the expectant mother in the best of light. Color and Black & White are acceptable. Any medium can be used. Size of entry: 1,600px MAXIMUM on the longer side please. No watermarks or borders on the photos. Please keep post processing natural and to a minimum. Nudity is allowed if tasteful.

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Announced:

Tuesday, 30th June, 2015 (GMT)

Submissions:

Tuesday, 7th July, 2015 – Monday, 13th July, 2015 (GMT)

Voting:

Tuesday, 14th July, 2015 – Monday, 20th July, 2015 (GMT)

Processing rules:

-No watermarks or borders on the photos.
-Color or Black and White may be used.
-Size of entry: 1,600px MAXIMUM on the longer side.
-Any medium may be used.
-Keep post processing natural and to a minimum.
-Nudity is allowed if tasteful.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

I reserve the right to remove any image that does not meet the qualifications for this challenge.
Nudity MUST be tasteful and NOT degrading in any way.
Only visibly pregnant women are allowed in this challenge.

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by Rachel21103

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Camera:	Canon EOS 6D
Lens:	Canon EF 135mm F2L USM
Submitted:	Monday, 13th July, 2015 21:08 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 30th August, 2014
Focal length:	135 mm
Shutter speed:	1/125 sec
Aperture:	F2
ISO:	250
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Galleries:	View this photo in Rachel21103's gallery

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mayurgogoi

Why mother's hand seems trying to hide something!Her smile is good no doubt--not very artistic---Should I say this is semi porn?Light has also entered through the lens!

Jul 21, 2015*permalink

Rachel21103

Semi porn? Wow, I don't believe so! Also, the subject was backlit by the sun, if that's what you mean.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Cane

Looks like she's grabbing her you know what and her you know what. If that's what you are going for, very hot picture.

Jul 21, 2015permalink

bluevellet

Pregnancy should not put a stop to a little bit of self love.

Jul 21, 2015permalink

sensibill

Lovely image with a beautiful glow from all elements involved. Unfortunate that our society still cannot deal with the human body and a demure pose without indulging in puerile schoolboy commentary.

Apparently, some of us have never seen The Birth of Venus by Botticelli. How little we've matured in the ensuing 500+ years, eh?

Jul 21, 2015permalink

LuFra72

"Unfortunate that our society still cannot deal with the human body and a demure pose without indulging in puerile schoolboy commentary."

Let's take it back further than that! Iin the old days, swapping wives and having sex with both male/female servants was considered 'the norm'. Frescos of sexual positions were typically found in living rooms too. Now that said, how would you take it if someone commented with something like "Beautiful pregnancy shot, and what a sexy view of her inner thigh; I'd love to see what her hand is hiding" - would you consider a comment like that inappropriate?

Also, art is all about perception - you can't tell people how to react to art. For me, this shot's caption is: "Hahaha, what if I try to pull the baby out of here now, in my back yard!?"

Jul 22, 2015permalink

Rachel21103

Hand on breast is holding the blouse open so you can see her belly. Hand in the lower region is covering herself. This wasn't supposed to be a "hot" photo, just a proud expectant mother showing off her beautiful baby belly.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Roland Karlsson

BTW - lower hand is probably hiding underwear. OK - I know some find underwear no no to show. But, it is actually clothes.

Enough of this - it is a very nice photo, in all respects. And if you find the girl sexy? Why not, lot of fully decent images of sexy girls out there. And this is a quite good looking girl.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Roland Karlsson

One happy young mother to be! A beautiful picture. And so positive.

Jul 21, 2015permalink

Rachel21103

Thank you very much, Roland.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Fleabag

Great image, but if the hand was there in the first place you might not be taking this picture :-D

Jul 21, 2015permalink

Rachel21103

Thank you, Fleabag. We did actually take a few nudes, but I'm glad I didn't post one of those on here. I could only imagine the comments!

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Roland Karlsson

hehe .... and it is against DPReview posting rules if you put them direct in the post.

Nude pictures of pregnat women can be very beautiful, in particular in monochrome IMHO.

Note to reader - if I want to look at something to get aroused, those would not be my choice. I just find it very beautiful.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

Fleabag

I meant that if she had her hand there in the first place she might not have got pregnant. It's a joke.

Jul 24, 2015permalink

Roland Karlsson

OK, missed that. Sometimes you read what you think should be there rather what really is. Sorry.

Jul 24, 2015permalink

IchiroCameraGuy

Great job with the photo

Jul 21, 2015permalink

Rachel21103

Thanks so much, IchiroCameraGuy.

Jul 23, 2015permalink

ak1981

wow! such a huge bump, lovely!

Jul 15, 2015permalink

Rachel21103

Thank you, ak1981. She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl just three days later!

Jul 17, 2015permalink

ak1981

oh! so the bump is in final countdown. Congratulation to the mother.

Jul 18, 2015permalink


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