Distorted Reflections

I think this part is liquefied to make it look more curved, it would be more realistic looking. Great job!

missing a belly button :) but then this is really great for a 15 min draft.

well achieved

Distracting, turn the elbow more toward the mirror. This is great!

© *Tiny Dancer* 2007. All Rights Reserved. Do NOT take my images without my permission to do so.

This is an illustration I am working on for my photojournalism class. It's on eating disorders and body image.

I just did the editing in about 15 min. so it's a pretty rough draft. Feedback would be much appreciated.

I'm sucking in for the front image to get the ribs out a little more and then I used the bulge liquify tool on the reflection to make it look obese. Needs a lot of work .. the reflection but it's going to wait till after I turn in my movie Monday.

Replaced: Dec. 11. - is it looking any better now? I did a little work on it.

Replace: Dec 10, 2008: Sorry about the watermark but people keep stealing this image.

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bye bye オモイデ  says:

Wow, now this is powerful! Maybe too powerful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ash Imagery says:

huh ... well, thats freaky ... and awesome ! you sure are good with PS !!! nice work

and since you want critique .. i would make your left arm and wrist skinnier in the foreground pic ... it looks off
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

carson k. photography says:

This is amazing. Really makes you think.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan J John says:

Wow.. this is really good!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

christinatesta says:

wonderful. yet depressing.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Merenkov photography says:

wow scary ya the edit on the obesse one needs a lot fo work you can tell all you did was smear it
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

lenaah says:

this is amazing. i find this so so deep and heart touching as my sister suffers from ED. it is such a sad thing, and i hate that it isn't noticed enough. more needs to be done to stop anorexia, and i think this photo is just beautiful and perfect. thank you.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

FritztroiD says:

WOw.. you have made a point..
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Disco ♥ Tetris (Chelsea!) says:

this is absolutely scary in the best way possible!! You did a really good job!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sabal-bruce says:

wow ncidely done...could be the message for a anorexia campain
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pulpvincenzo says:

shocking, but important work
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

TheTolfviks says:

Great idea, nice angle and nice light. But there is something just not right about the belly in the mirror. There is something funny in the area around the pants. But that is just my opinion, you wanted feedback :-)
I do love the story of the image though, well done!

R.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

aga18 ( back ) says:

Very good, striking!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nightwing426 says:

Cooool. I like it. Great idea! I do agree, work on the belly a little bit and I think you'll be golden :-)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

*Veronica says:

really good job!!very powerful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiny Dancer says:

thanks guys for all the feeback and critique. It's actually really helpful. I'm working on fixing the things you guys have said. I definitely agree that the stomach in the reflection needs work. I never tried to make someone fat in Photoshop before and it is harder than I thought.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Drosophila-{BostonDomary} says:

Wonderful work.....the Ethiopian vs the American

Great Shot! Please join us at:
I Think this is Art !
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Disco ♥ Tetris (Chelsea!) says:

brittany, do you have the filter liquify in photoshop?! That would be a really good filter for the belly :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

JBAT says:

Wow Really good!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Darren // DA Creative Photography says:

wow, great picture...but i hope your not really that skinny :(
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

taraviolet. says:

a little disturbing but powerful.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Moments Captured In Time says:

Nicely done
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ViaMoi says:

Nice concept T.D. Great results. :-)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

wizardofone says:

Excellent Idea for a shoot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

JBR_JBR says:

great shot.
strong message
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Meganzii says:

I agree that the mirror image needs some work, but for a rough draft its a great image and definitely gets your point across. Reminded me instantly of this.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

saucyminx [deleted] says:

That's insane, but it conveys a strong message.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BryanK says:

Brittany...I am having an "I wish I had thought of that" moment. Our paper needs more of that kind of work. I think you have a bright future if you chose a path in photography.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

idle a while says:

Whoa. I really like the concept! Everything works. The only thing is that the stomach of the reflection looks a little flat/smudged. But I other than that. fantastic work!

edit/ I've noticed someone else mentioned the stomach.. I'm not sure how you can fix it. Is it just one image? or did you take one with the stomach in and one with the stomach out? Because if you have one with the stomach out, perhaps instead of smudging it you could select the outer area of the stomach and distort it with the distort or transform tool? And then maybe go in and give it a shadow and a belly button? It's just an idea, I really don't know what you've already tried. Anyhow, keep up the good work :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard Brown 56 says:

intriging and thought provoking work, like it....
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rembcc says:

Great work! Nice concept!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

SaylaMarz says:

this is very powerful.

As far as feedback, I think you could accomplish this in more understandable terms as a more subtle divide. I still recall a Newsweek cover I saw about 10 years ago...I was in middle or high school. There was a picture of a girl from the butt up and the words "Too Fat? Too Thin?" I looked at it and I really couldn't decide which she was.

I think if you made the thin version look a little more realistically thin (basically how thin could anyone be with a natural bone structure), and the fat version just slightly pot bellied, you could really draw the reader in in seeing how slightly skewed perspective can really alter your outlook and approach to health.

Basically, I think you want your viewer to be able to identify with the self perception, whereas now the difference is so extreme it's a bit alienating.

On the stomache on the fat version - I think you need a little shading underneath the belly - use the burn tool and it will probably work!

I hope my feedback is helpful. I really love your concept and execution and am just trying to give my thoughts on how to make it even more evocative.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sarafaus says:

muy buena asi realmente es como se ve una anorexica
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MikeDacre says:

Beautiful--.really amazing
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sbenavid says:

Great manipulation! Maybe you need some extra effort in the hips area of the mirror side of the image.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tazdevilgoalie says:

Wow. Usually things don't hit me very hard, but this one certainly did. I guess that is what we are ultimately working towards here, and it is a great commentary on one's perception of self can be skewed.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

herwordskill says:

you did the best job. its really true and it really makes you think. amazing idea. xxx
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

karissa_lynne says:

very nice job
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

LipsLikeMorphine says:

as i have said before, i am one of hundreds who suffers from an eating disorder and this hits the nail on the head. Just a suggestion, even though i think it looks really great, i agree that th stomach needs a lil work, mainly creating more of a bellym to look more roundish. I have no idea how you would do this since i dont use any photo tools. (i would be to overwhelmed with the amount of options lol ) but just a suggestion.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

spalootic says:

you have inspired me
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

B. Johannsen S. says:

Cool idea!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

khalilshah says:

LoL :))
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

stupidED says:

WOW this pic is amazing!! You did a great job on it...IT really sums it up perfectly...I've been struggling with this condition for 6 years now...SO yeah...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

atchor2 [deleted] says:

excellent
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawaii Shots says:

"A picture is worth a thousand words.." doesn't even begin to describe this work of art. While fortunately I don't have ED so I can't personally relate on the same level as those who do this picture is probably the best depiction that I've seen that would give the rest of us an idea just what it's like.

Sorry but I have neither the skills nor the experience to be able to suggest how you might improve upon this except perhaps by using an extremely low aperture so that the reflection is somewhat out of focus and it might still provide the desired result while hiding some of the imperfections? Then again having the reflection in sharp focus might be critical to the shot. Sorry, just a thought.

Still think it's an amazing photo just how it is now! Thank you for sharing.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Click Five Princess says:

Wow. This is so great!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Juli-Ann L. says:

Wow. I am absolutly floored by this. It is SOOO true. Wow... I really love this. It's really good.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Trusty Fotografie [deleted] says:

Awesome image with purpose :-)
Tony
www.truphotog.com
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

D.I. Collin says:

Very strong picture. Amazing.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Finkeli says:

great idea for a project - I think it's very well done and a powerful image! your photostream is really lovely to browse ;-)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

leedowlrods says:

excellent idea
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Today says:

hah this is really creative and well executed!
a tad disturbing, but i guess people actually think like that, right?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

flightless bird says:

wow.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

El invierno es adictivo says:

perfecto! muy bueno :o
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

oldenslowcpl says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called blue jeans and white top, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Found in a search. (?)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

nordicteem says:

Excellent work!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

whit [deleted] says:

absolutely wonderful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mauro Daviddi [deleted] says:

You are invited. Please add this photo to MIRRORS, SPECCHI
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Saphiraa says:

Creepy, but i really like the colors, the composition and the message behind
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

gargaro (away) says:

This is Really An Excellent Photo

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

xantcit says:

:-)))
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Clever idea, nice portrait.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

kns. (busy with school) says:

This picture says so much. I absolutely love it!

Fantastic job!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

inventagod2 says:

yup - it resonates...
And it explains the disease
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Anders Bostrom says:

clever indeed..
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bollocky says:

very powerful message.. say alot babe!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

littlerat [deleted] says:

it's great! it says a lot about having an eating disorder.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

esya16 says:

hi, i am doing a project on anorexia nervosa, and I want to use your image because it sends a powerful message. Will you give me permission to do so? (please email me as soon as possible, Thank you)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Gísli Baldur says:

WOW... really nice! this idea is rather "cool"
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

AntiochOG says:

What a cool idea.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Big City Dick says:

Having a sister with anorexia, this really hits home. Well done.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

s.tersigni says:

your beautiful!! but eat some food.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bootsyng says:

nice concept.. :D
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

BARÇAHOLIC says:

the idea is brilliant .. and good job for a 15-min edting .. but i have to mention somthing .. everything is great exept the part under your left arm .. u shouldof make ur butt skinnier so that it matches ur waist ..

overall .. its great
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

nicopopolous says:

now that is powerful
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Galkenze says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Monochrome Projector, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Oceanmaster says:

Oufff.... Weird picture!!! Hardcore.... Brilliant idea
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

>ZimaAARGH< says:

wow...great photo!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike__G says:

Reviewing your photostream and hit on this one. Not sure how I missed it before. Love the concept. Very Powerful.
As for feedback, perhaps why I missed the concept is that the highlights in the photo and mirror (the white top) are not the areas of main interest. Still, when you're not flipping through hundreds of shots - stop and look - its neat.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

100% ambition says:

Great story!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

gianfraiese says:

great photo
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

dr_raj says:

As a family doctor, I see girls like this often. This picture helps me see the world through their eyes. Thank you.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

@ly$ in wonderland says:

woah very effective photo,
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ravennevermore47 says:

I diff hope this one makes a cover shot ! . . . It needs to i am tired of the young women looking at them selfs this way. Great shot . Perfect
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

RachelLane says:

I'm speechless. This is a wonderful description of what some people feel almost everyday. Great job.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

spiderhands [deleted] says:

wow. its so sad, yet unfortunatly for some, its so true :( amazing how our minds can warp our bodys, scary how we play into its warped beliefs. Great picture!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Flick says:

Creative idea well done. I hope your somewhere between the two.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

lairdscott says:

This is a very emotive and powerful piece of work. It captures a subject that effects many people, mostly women, and to highlight this subject through your photography deserves praise.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

pr!s says:

you amazing!!! i want the photoshop you have
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

georgi mabee says:

good picture but i don't like how the skinny body is so beautifully smooth and curvy compared to the larger figure in the mirror who is made to look like a fat blob.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Fa6oom_nitfa says:

amazing
becouse it reflects me
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ChristyMichelle<3 says:

so awesome.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Money, Fame & Fortune could never compete if I had says:

hey! Damn, I loved the photo, if you don't mind I need to use it for a school job about fotography functions, and I'm gonna use this for the social function, because this talks so clear about a social problem, anorexia, cause you know that ladies today are so worried about the height...
thanks and congratulations for the amazing photo!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs. Belleza Arecibeña says:

powerful image!! very important topic!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

trichophobiac says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Eating Disorders Art, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

HoneyB12 says:

brilliant, powerful and evocative.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

nick10980 says:

awesome picture.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

Great. You did a good job on the image distortion.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

kaybakeee says:

great photo.
do you use photoshop for all your editing?
youre extremely talented. (:
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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