I'm just Posty McPosterpants today.

Jan 31, 2008 12:07

I mentioned a photo shoot. It happened due to a confluence of events. Since she was coming over to get hennaed anyway, I figured, why not take the shoot I promised to Fin? Afterwards, this is what I did.

I'm quite proud of the peacock, but the flowers&vines are kinda chunky. I was a bit hampered by the fact that she doesn't have full mobility in her ( Read more... )

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missdiane January 31 2008, 17:32:59 UTC
That's GORGEOUS! I really need to try doing hennaing :)

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bec76 January 31 2008, 22:38:43 UTC
Aw, thanks! :) You should absolutely start working with henna - it's tons of fun, and I'll be happy to give you a rundown of basics, book and supplier recommendations, etc. Remember, next time you're up CleveOh way, I need more henna victims!

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valkryor January 31 2008, 17:38:46 UTC
The peacock is gorgeous!

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bec76 January 31 2008, 22:40:38 UTC
Thank you!! I like it a lot - I'd like to try that design again, maybe on a different body part.

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happypineapples January 31 2008, 19:38:42 UTC
I love how you did that bird, and the om flower.

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bec76 January 31 2008, 23:01:03 UTC
Well, thank you! That's not actually an "om", it's the sanskrit symbol for <>, the principle of non-violence.

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happypineapples January 31 2008, 23:02:16 UTC
ah, ok, they all look alike...sometimes. or maybe just cause i have a cold..

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bec76 January 31 2008, 23:06:00 UTC
That was supposed to say << ahimsa >>, but for some reason, it didn't show up.

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kelsey_lynne1 January 31 2008, 20:59:32 UTC
LOVE IT!

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bec76 January 31 2008, 23:06:17 UTC
Awesome, thank you!

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moominmuppet January 31 2008, 21:20:40 UTC
I hadn't seen it -- that came out wonderfully!

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bec76 January 31 2008, 23:07:41 UTC
Thanks! I really like it - I was glad she asked for a peacock, since I need practice on the birds. She had promised me a pic when it had aged a bit, but I never heard back, so I figured she forgot. She's got a lot to cope with anyway.

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