Joyride

I love this detail.

I was walking by this well-known carousel on Brighton seafront the other day, and the sight of those frozen grins and sticky-outty legs instantly reminded me of Rossina Bossio's recent eerie paintings featuring a carousel - Three little pigs and Le Cheval Bleu. My boyfriend and I both thought, at the same time (that often happens) that we should do a picture with it. So the next day we returned with the kit. Equally inspired by his motivation, and by Rossina's paintings (the composition, and even the pose and stare, were directly inspired by them) I saw something weird and scary in something I must have passed a dozen times indifferently, something unsettling in the overly saccharine tempo of the colour and music of this giant toy on the promenade...

Ok so things have been a bit like an homage to Rossina on my stream lately, but I get to meet the woman herself this weekend!

Another inspiration, for the processing in this, is Rosie Hardy, whose use of dramatic and impactful compositions, and general 'wow' factor in everything from SPs to commissioned pursuits, really inspires me. I met Rosie herself a couple of weekends ago in very apt Rosie-esque pouring Buxton rain, and did the quickest ever photo session with her fancy parasol :)

Things have been chaotic organising my exhibition 'Neurotica' which is going to be at Impure Art in Brighton. The show has been kindly sponsored by Spectrum and is on from Jul 4th to Aug 30th.

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Miss Aniela says:

:)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

the real spider man says:

Great colors and mood to this pic!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Photo_Boy says:

excellent, love all the colours and the processing
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

chlip says:

lovely, simple, innocent. yet, as always, full of passion
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

:: cristal cosmico :: says:

simply amazing
this is rain in background?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicolas Valentin says:

Bravo !Speed it up dear !

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

dc.roake says:

Love this shot. Feel no fear.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Caitlins Secret says:

i really love your face and the stare - truely amazing

But a bit eerie that your hourse is called "Fear"!
I don't know whether that was intentional or not but that combined with the look on your face is a really good effect.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

The horse is actually called Gemma ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

lívia. says:

great colours! :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmen Moreno  ॐ ::off:: says:

I like so much your expression and the colors Aniela, excellent shot as usual.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Darling♥Angel says:

Oooh I'm doing a shoot on one of theese soon! Haha I love them :D was inspired by this ad... www.flickr.com/photos/36250242@N05/3351851413 / You did such a good job. Your expresion is perfect.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sanaa h says:

beauuutiful!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Checkered Starz says:

Great shot, I love the colors!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

) Jason ( says:

Beautiful photo, love your stare :-)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Cortez77_fr <camera addict> says:

I like a lot !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Stallion 2 Ride says:

Very nice photo...the colors are so amazing.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Justine Danielle says:

<3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheila Alves says:

great pic...lov it
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

steveo50 says:

great photo....................
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Britt says:

Absolutely love this... great colors! Think I'm gonna pop down to your exhibition when I'm in London in August... yay ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Serge Melki says:

the only thing missing is Rossina's painting of you.

nice shot
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

@ Britt - ooh you'll have to let me know so we can have tea and you can meet Mr Wolfy x
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Magana says:

I like this photo a lot. The word "fear" immediately caught my attention. It's a nifty little detail. Was it on purpose or was it a happy accident?

Nice, genuine photo. Keep up the good work.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Leah Johnston says:

Wonderful setting and wonderful photo. Beautiful as always!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

AndyWilson says:

I like the "ordinariness" of this - or does it only appear ordinary to someone who sees this carousel most days in the summer?

I only just noticed the rain - the view large link doesn't seem to work - which is a pity - I'd love to see the medium format delights properly delightful :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cool qatar→ اشتـقت لكـ says:

Nice pic
i like it

i hop i See you comment in my flicker
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

babylaughter says:

Nothing like a good carousel! Love your style as always!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

@Andy - thanks for reminding me... the link is now there!
Nice to meet you at the Brighton flickr meetup last week :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Charlesfuller says:

dang! that contrast cc.. giddy up go girl...

the horse is actually called jema?... like you... i checked it out, the seats are still warm from user's on the beach... when they finish going round, they have a cold beer, if you know what i mean. Incidently rose's art is just art... yea!... er! missannie.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Ernie E says:

Cool colors and that effect in the background adds to this!

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Maciek Lesniak says:

Great colors!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RossinaBossioB says:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥
I'm so happy you uploaded it today!
Sh**! I've been scrolling up and down this page for a while, and I just don't know what to comment. Like I don't not what to say but at the same time there's so much to say :P (does that make any sense? lol)

This is freaking amazing. I love it! the way you stare, your blushed cheeks, and the word FEAR written on the horse!! (was it really there??) I love how it contrasts with your title. My kind of thing :D xxx

I should add, just knowing that something you saw reminded you of one of my images makes me wanna jump of excitement!

Serge Melki says: "The only thing missing is Rossina's painting of you" Re: you'll see that one too! (hope I can get my account back to normal, at least to share that bit)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RossinaBossioB says:

I just made a few changes. First I wrote "chicks" instead of "cheeks" Lol.

love love luuuuuve it girl!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

♥♥ thanks!
yeah you're turning the world into a freakier place for me, with your paintings... haha :)
see you friday!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Fegiz says:

beautiful photo!!! compliments!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah Schloo says:

Oh I was there the other day (well week). I should have told you and Mr Wolfy, you could have met Mr Schloo! (he doesn't know I've just called him that).

Parents were looking at me weirdly when we were photographing the carousel though.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

brookeshaden says:

beautiful, that angle really brings out how quietly disturbing the horses really are. I have thought about that on occasion. great way to capture the way we turn from the innocence of childhood to the realization that everything changes.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Alalettre (like the fool on the hill !) says:

Wonderful hommage to Rossina, congratulations. I adore this photo with so awesome colors !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vincent swain says:

Oh how I love to ride carrousels. Very pretty work here. I love the colors as well and I really like the way you are posed on the horse. I love the composition.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

+++David+++ says:

Love those colors!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

The "Digital Surgeon" Gone to Australia!!! says:

Lovely image.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

iamsylviawu says:

This is sooooooooo beautiful!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

karolina Meza says:

lovely
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

P.P.S says:

Is it wrong that I would have liked this more if all the horses had a cloned Missy?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarai♥WoaH Photography♥ says:

Great :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

wendy_l_wareham says:

Wait...did you pick a horse that matched your outfit or dress to match the horse?! Fabulous!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Duncan Allan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The unbearable lightness of being, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jl-lb.ms says:

Good for you, Nat. You've really captured a very intriguing expression, a bit of a tease along the lines of "Why aren't you up here?" Brava.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Elite Snapshots says:

Great Photo.

Controlling "Fear", holding it back by the mane, I love it. Nice effect with the rain.

BTW Your feet look small in this pic. Or is that dainty.... I dunno.

Need more images.

Get bummed every morning I check my homepages and there is no new pic.

Keep em coming, good work. you Inspire me.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Heidi Romans says:

love it!!! so colorful, just a great shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

MiltonDonKeynes says:

i love the way the colors not only highlight the image but set of the focal point at bay. You have made what as you described a potentially mundane shot into something exceptional.

Thank you and remember. “You can get the horse to drink it, but it’s hard to get him to gargle and spit”.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

C& R says:

Fear inspiring.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

momotarosan says:

Good job n nice pic...
Like it so much...=)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

loreBravo says:

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
lovely!!!!!!!!!!!
so cute :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

bertdennisonphotography says:

great shot! beauitful colors!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~Werewolf~ says:

Love the mood & pose.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Liquid Rhino says:

Cool!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Astig!! says:

wow...nice pic...looks great
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudio Baglietto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I, Me, Mine, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

●▪· Dang Diam ·▪● says:

beautiful!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

●▪· Dang Diam ·▪● says:

please comment my photos!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Arty Smokes says:

Great eyes. Using a Phase One, huh? S'alright for some.
Eddie was my favourite horse on the carousel.
As for giving props to Rosie Hardy, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. It's funny how one's opinion of someone can change so quickly. :/
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

wolfnowl says:

Love the colours, and the contrast between the painted on smile of the horse and your expression really works well.

Mike.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

tonidelavela says:

The look of a dreamer
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

@ Brooke - thanks!

@ Wendy - no idea it was going to match in a way!

@ John - cheers, and also for your testimonial!

@Arty
there is a difference between one's opinion of someone, and one's opinion of what someone did. So many people made that confusion, but that's the power of the anonymity of the web for you.

Gemma is equally a weird name for a carousel horse! :P
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

(Gary) [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Go Into The Light!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Délicate&Saine says:

Wonderful !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

SebastianPhotography says:

Congrats for Explore
wonderful image
well done

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

{asia} [deleted] says:

fantastic photo! you go polish girl!!! :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan Calderon says:

What a beautiful photo! I like it
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pflashpfister says:

Great photo!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonporto2 says:

Dear Natalie,

Please, help me to understand this situation because i’m really confused now.

Facts :

1)You were one of the first photographers on Flickr to criticize Rosie Hardy about the plagiarism case.

2)You asked your boyfriend, Mr Wolfy, to create a thread in Flickr Central about the plagiarism case : www.flickr.com/groups/central/discuss/7215761 4107820734

3)You wrote a post about the Rosie Hardy plagiarism case in your blog named "Copycats and Underdogs - the behaviour of online communities » where you said:

"People started discussion threads on Flickr such as here and here, in discussing whether they agreed that Rosie had plagiarised other artists or whether it was the age-old debate of artist originality at hand. In my view Rosie did plagiarise other artists in these pieces, and it is made even more serious by the fact that she sells her work."

v2a.missaniela.com/copycats-and-underdogs-the -behaviour-o...

Questions :

1)Why did you changed your mind about Rosie Hardy ?
Was it because of the huge media coverage of her in the last month (Manchester TV, Daily Mail, The Sun, Telegraph, Metro (UK), Bild (Germany) ?

2)Are you only interested in Flickr connections who can bring you more page views ? (you must be aware that many people tag their images with the words Rosie Hardy for this reason).

3) Why did you mention Rosie Hardy (a copycat) under a picture that was inspired by Rossina Bossio's paintings (who is a real Artist, with capital A) ?

I hope you will not delete my comment.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Davic says:

excellent colors, congrats on explore
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

donchris!™ says:

super sdienceh !!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Fallen Light says:

It's a beautiful shot, love the colours, the rain, the silhouetted horses.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Wolfy says:

@Jason

Mmmm... "2)You asked your boyfriend, Mr Wolfy, to create a thread.. "

Errr...she did NOT ask me to do anything, in fact she was annoyed with me for starting it!!

Dont make things up fool.
Obviously you are easily confused (as you state correctly).

I will leave Natalie to answer the rest of the questions you pose.
Maybe get a friend to read the answers back to you SLOWLY.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Rik@rdo says:

Love the colors
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Vivian. says:

love it!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

maddy_frend says:

Beautiful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BurgTender says:

I really love the colors and the mood. Great Lighting also. Congrats :)

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Revolutionxbaby says:

You did stunning work.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

José Lojo says:

Very nice, realy
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

hernan.seoane says:

great picture!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

yusuf_alioglu says:

Beautiful model...!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jalalspages says:

Gorgeous image, thanks for sharing it and congratulations on making it on EXPLORE!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Jalalspages - Colours of Life (Post 1/Comment 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

B] says:

dla mnie jest świetne , ma cos w sobie:))
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jomelcelis says:

nice and beautiful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Navin Thakur says:

the best shot I've ever come across amazing shot
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

In answer to Jasonporto2:

I haven't 'changed my mind'. The blog post is still there and plagiarism is still an issue. After I wrote it, I emailed Rosie telling her about it. I didn't want to appear two-faced or conniving.
She made a mistake, which people like me, rightly or not, chose to make their business. Some people veered off the edge and insulted Rosie herself, which wasn't right. Like I said to Arty, there's a difference between a person, and what a person did. In my blog post, I was actually more critical of the REACTION to Rosie's plagiarism and apology. I was critical how her audience's whimsical attitudes were debilitating to a serious issue.

The simple answer to why I am interested in Rosie Hardy? Simple! I strongly admire her work, and I think she is very talented. Her recent dramatic compositions have stunned and inspired me. That's THE reason I wanted to meet her. I really couldn't care less about how popular she is. It doesn't make a difference to me, in fact it's just a bit distracting more than anything else because it can contextualise anyone's praise as hollow and redundant.

Mentioning the views thing is silly. I don't want, need, or care for more views via such methods. Anything I write under my pics is genuine, I don't have time to write contrived nonsense. Rosie and Rossina are both artists who inspire me, end of.

@ Navin - er, are you sure? lol.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

achuka says:

hey, this is good, N!
you've brought out the best in the carousel
and I find the silhouetted horse's head on the right of the image very Rossina like...
so I can certainly sense her inspiration in this piece
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

[Ligeia] says:

Im waiting for what Rossina and you will do in Paris ^^
fantastic shot Nat, very inspired and inspiring <3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

totoksks says:

a beautiful image.......and subject..... wonderful photograph...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Haggis Chick says:

awww can I come to Paris with you? How lovely that your getting to go there and say hi to Rossina for me!

I love the colours but most of all I love your wee expression. You look rather cute and I just want to squeeeeeze your cheeks!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

berpala says:

Excellent picture! Congrats on Explore.
Seen in Explore
Enjoy the day. I invite you to visit my photostream.
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Dimitri Depaepe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Moulin Rouge (Invite Only) **15+ Faves**, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wonderful,
Compliments !!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

PAL1970 says:

Fantastic and interesting image. A well deserved EXPLORE. CONGRATS!

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MFayre says:

These last two uploads have been such a fantastic combination of your style and Rossina's. To me they are obviously both...maybe you two can collaborate on a series or exhibition in the future, that would be brilliant! Love you ladies!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

droachnola says:

Great shot. You are so good.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

aixaice says:

De donde eres
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