I came upon an image in the gallery..... a very good image, might I even suggest that it's an exceptional image...

A glamour/pin-up type shot.... certainly not my cup of tea, I very rarely look for more than a moment at this type of work and even less rarely comment on these types of images.

Well why are you bringing it up here you're probably wondering? Well I'm going to tell you..... I found quite a few of the comments to be quite disturbing and upsetting.
The comments weren't about the image in regards to the photography, but rather dealt very negatively on the models phyical appearance.

I really find it hard to believe that people could talk about this woman in such an insensitive way. The model is a person with feelings not a 3D poser rendering made of pixels, she has feelings. And quite often the photographer will share his uploads with the models and they read the comments.

I'd just like to give everyone a gentle reminder about the spirit of the Photo Gallery and how as a whole we are a wonderful thoughtful group of people.

But, quite frankly, for reasons I cannot fathom, people chose to close in and discuss the models silicone implants and acrylic nails, as if this has anything to do with the actual photograph.

I'm bringing this up here not to upset anyone or start some kind of heated debate on anything. I'm really not in the mood for that sort of thing anyway, but to gently remind people to keep their comments to the spirit of the gallery intention, to foster learning and improvement.

I've commented on the image and here was the comment I've left for the photographer:

I'm confused and really a tad annoyed as to why people feel the need to comment rather negatively on this models breasts and nails. Could someone please explain to me what the models physical attributes have to do with what is indeed exceptional photography. I think the comments insinuating that this woman is somehow fake and unattractive because of her breasts and nails to be rude, and have nothing to do with the photograph itself. Granted this may not be your cup of tea, but lets keep our critiques to the photograph and not the models physical appearance. The model may after all be reading these comments, and some of them are hurtful IMHO. The model is a real live human being with feelings, and not some Poser render that can be ripped apart pixel by pixel. This is a fantastic photograph, well lit, fantastic pose, great POV.... Lets remember what this gallery is for, and what the comments are meant to be about.... improving our photography, not the deficiencies of the model.
Thank you all for your time. Michelle

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com