A little poem that encapsulates the feelings I sometimes have about my creativity/art. I was trying to communicate something in this photo, but lacked the patience to do it.
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I want to get it right. Just. Right.
The angle, the lighting, the motherfucking words
But perfection isn’t possible
(No, I’m not patient enough for it)
So
Frustration takes root.
Grows and grows
Until I want to throw it all away
Instead of deleting I…
(delete, delete, delete)
I let it rest
And just post my (im)perfection
Comments
I don’t think so – I think you nailed it!
It’s a seriously sexy image, Cara! The angle captures all your body beautifully x
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I fiddled with the image and angle then said fuck it. I can’t be left to my own devices without getting frustrated.
I agree. It’s an amazing shot.
All I see is perfection, Cara, the manicure is nice too.
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No manicure for me. Though I could use one
I would hardly call this imperfect!!! <3
The main point of making art is the journey not the destination. Your idea of im/perfection and mine are always going to be different. I love the way the weight of your hands resting on your breasts draws my attention to your nipples and beyond.
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It wasn’t so much me that felt imperfect but the picture takin process and the outcome
You – like all of us – are perfectly imperfect.
I also get VERY frustrated when the image in my hand cannot be reproduced.
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Yes! Not quite what I wanted so I get frustrated
You look pretty perfect to me
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Where is this imperfection you speak of? I see nothing but s beautiful woman
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The photo itself. It wasn’t quite what I wanted. Thank you
The words and photo are perfectly within their imperfection 😉 To be perfect is all about the parts that make it up and there has got to be something a little astray or different to complete a perfect picture. A bit like beauty I think. Your body looks incredible and the words fit so well x
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Thank you. It’s just such a perfectionist that when things doesn’t look how I want (the set up of the photo) I get frustrated
Stunning image! I really, really, really love it!
Rebel xox
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Thank you!
I completely the frustration and often spend over an hour trying to get something I can picture in my head onto the camera and fail. But along the way I often end up taking great pictures anyway. So a bit of time later and some editing usually I can feel happy again. Striving for perfection is good , as long as you are learning and enjoying it along the way
Missy x x
Such a sexy angle. I did the same with my feet pic. Trying to get a good angle. I am satisfied.
Perfectly beautiful photo in my view . . . and often one’s spur-of-the-moment, height of emotion, decisions can be the most powerful !!!
Xxx – K
I do totally get this as I often battle with the same thing. It is easier taking other peoples pictures compared to your own. However I think you nailed it with this shot. I love the way we get a glimpse down your body and can just make out your spread legs and that you are kneeling. You look like you are an offering
Mollyx
Well you may have not got the picture quite to where you wanted it, but it is really gorgeous nonetheless. Your words also resonate, and I think that just adds to the beauty of the final image x
Yeah, I hear that – especially with imperfect equipment! *phone falls in toilet*
This is a *beautiful* image! Xx
I admire photographers. I have no idea how they do it!
This image is beautiful though, I love the angle.