tom, as usual, great advice. thanks :-)(posted 8613 days ago)i'll respond more later, but for now, on the crop: i agree (duh...). this was originally an 11x14, which i cropped for my 8x10 portfolio...the arms were totally there, there was more space, and actually it wasn't just a breast nude...it is 'all there', which i still think makes a difference with this shot because of the beauty of her hips etc.
as for painting, you've given me a great idea...to do some really large enlargements and paint them...seems quite a fun challenge.
more later.