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Eyes betray the soul and bear it's thinking.
Beyond words they say so many things to me.
A stranger here reborn it seems
awaking wonders deep in me.
If nothing's ventured nothing's gained
so I must seize the day.

And fighting time so hard I pray
that this moment lasts forever.
And will the world stay standing still at least for me.
Through my eyes stare into me.
I bear my heart for all to see.
With my face turned to the sun there ever standing still.

It wasn't you it wasn't me it wasn't anyone.
It was a day so long awaited and a chance to be as me.
I let the wind run through my hands
before I turned to walk away.
In distant days I long to sense it all so clear.

And fighting time so hard I pray
that this moment lasts forever.
And will the world stay standing still at least for me.
Through my eyes stare into me.
I bear my heart for all to see.
With my face turned to the sun there ever standing still.
And fighting time so much I ask.
I will this morning last forever.
Though seasons change and things come to pass
remain inside of me.
And fighting time so hard I pray
that this moment lasts forever.
and will the world stay standing still at least for me.

I had no faith before that day in any vow or deed.
Days followed days and years were meaningless.
Despite the wisdom of defeat
I bore my heart for all to see the wonders I'd seen.

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Standing (Lyrics) by VNV Nation

Have decided that I will do a series of these images on a smaller scale, a Polyptych, possibly even a Alter piece. Another experiment with light and composition.

Model/ photo: Me.

Inspired by the self-portraits of :iconcountessmvonrichter: Her works are breathtaking!

Please be kind, the trepidation of posting myself will never cease.

Comments/ Criticism/ feedback welcome and most appreciated.

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:iconvangylen:
Amazing.Honestly!
:iconretro-grade1:
:blushes: WOW!! Thank you very, very much VanGylen, that really means a lot to me! :rose:

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:icondismayisfrail:
Lovely! I thought about doing something like this.. but now I can't haha. :heart:

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Me: "so once I turned this corner and I saw mountain goats."
Lacie: "....."
Me: " Or rams, whatever you call them."
Lacie: "OH mountain goats! I thought you said daffodils."
:iconretro-grade1:
Of course you can, and I would love to see that image dear! Thank you so much! :heart:

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:icondismayisfrail:
:D You're welcome!! I think I would have to do something different.. I wouldn't want it to look like I am copying you :D

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Me: "so once I turned this corner and I saw mountain goats."
Lacie: "....."
Me: " Or rams, whatever you call them."
Lacie: "OH mountain goats! I thought you said daffodils."
:iconretro-grade1:
It's not an original pose dear, and well, you're a woman so that alone would change the look and feel of the image completely! Don't ever think of anything as copying, you have your own vision, try and see how it looks! Can't hurt! =D :hug:

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:icondismayisfrail:
That's true :D I will definitely try it then! I also have some other tricks up my sleeve! Thank you! :hug:

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Me: "so once I turned this corner and I saw mountain goats."
Lacie: "....."
Me: " Or rams, whatever you call them."
Lacie: "OH mountain goats! I thought you said daffodils."
:iconsimplistic-illusion:
Lovely work, Ian. You did a fantastic job.

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"Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit."
— e.e. cummings
:iconcerebra-schis:
Oh this is definitely one of my favorites by you. I love the emotion in the shot. Wonderful picture. So powerful and emotive. :la:

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Nov 3, 2009, 4:17:14 AM

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