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Submitted: July 16, 2010
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Resolution: 2216×3324

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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 50D
Shutter Speed:1/100 second
Aperture:F/11.0
Focal Length:17 mm
ISO Speed:100
Date Taken:Jul 5, 2010, 12:47:22 AM

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Tarotby ~mastertouch

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Perhaps the most misunderstood card of all the major arcana, the Devil is not really "Satan" at all, but Pan the half-goat nature god and/or Dionysius. These are gods of pleasure and abandon, of wild behavior and unbridled desires. With Capricorn as its ruling sign, this is a card about ambitions; it is also synonymous with temptation and addiction. On the flip side, however, the card can be a warning to someone who is too restrained, someone who never allows themselves to get passionate or messy or wild - or ambitious. This, too, is a form of enslavement. As a person, the Devil can stand for a man of money or erotic power, aggressive, controlling, or just persuasive. This is not to say a bad man, but certainly a powerful man who is hard to resist. The important thing is to remind the Querent that any chain is freely worn. In most cases, you are enslaved only because you allow it.

~Meluxine

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Critique by ~SatoshiAndo Jul 16, 2010, 2:57:11 PM

This shot was executed very well. I love seeing people incorperate tarot into their art because of the different variations of interpretation it allows. the background had lovely contrast and the model's position is perfect for the message of the card. one thing I would say is the background has more contrast then the foreground. Also, the card in her hand is a little bit hard to see. Someone who knows tarot would be able to tell, but someone with no knowledge of it may not get the message. Your description helps clear things up but if this was in a gallery under the title "tarot" it probably wouldnt have that explanation to follow and may be confusing. perhaps a bit more contrast in the card will help make it the main focal point and the image of the devil will be more noticable.

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~InkedGirlObsession Nov 29, 2011 Professional Photographer

This set is amazing! I love it!

~Lupine-lord Aug 4, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Striking pose and magnificently captured.

~MeanDeanO Dec 29, 2010

I really like this picture. Very cool and very sexy.

~Paddi-Avalon Oct 7, 2010

Wow this is amazing! I'm speachless

~m-r-p Sep 6, 2010

Nice explanation of the tarot card!

~Rnomad Aug 23, 2010

I dont agree with the crit. but i agree that if you put the time to write a crit, then your entitled to your opinion. so i feel your comments stand.

however my 2-cents, i feel the card is clear enough to see. if it was larger, it would in MHO dominate the image. as it stands i focus on the facial expression and body positioning.

~Rnomad Aug 23, 2010

powerful image.

~Nakedbloomsinsnow Aug 9, 2010 Professional General Artist

The tarot card and how mel is grasping it reflects society is countless aspects and also the inner self of too many persons who enslave their natural emotions for 'powerful human being' as you gracefully described. I loved learning the truth of this specific card!

~EquilibriumVII Aug 8, 2010

There is a lot going on in this picture and that is why I like it. All the lines and the little details add to the chosen angle to create a very eye catching experience and one that takes a bit of time to absorb the entire frame.

Really enjoy this picture! Keep up the excellent work!

*FrancoisDeWynter Jul 31, 2010

excellent

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