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GothicNarcissus — The Final Rest

Published: 2012-12-21 23:09:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 1614; Favourites: 54; Downloads: 21
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Description “I am waiting, waiting for the words to come.
Silence is taking, taking up the space that is for you.
Naked skin wrapped in showers of silver blooms.
Sun’s out, defrosting years of clogged up strain.

Two tied up souls inhaling,
Searching for their own lives,
Longing to flush upon its shore to come to final rest.
Venomous clouds throw the sun into a shade.
The drunken earth begs for her
As the sky is missing its moon.

My world is shaking, breaking up the solid ground.
Slowly I’m waking, waking up to see through years of pain.
Drunken soul sinking, drowning in its misery.
Clear eyes are watching, staring at the vast sun.

Slow rivers of golden memories
Shivering down their broken spine,
Longing to flush upon its shore to come to final rest.
Venomous clouds throw the sun into a shade.
The drunken earth begs for her
As the sky is missing its moon.”

[ The Final Rest – Octavia Sperati ]


The idea of tying Richard’s hair to the branches of the trees crossed my mind right after we completed the shootin of A World Of Snow , when it was a bit covered in snow. I really like the final outcome of this photo, it conveyed the feelings I wanted to put into it.
Taken near Monfalcone, Italy.

Photo, concept, editing, styling: GothicNarcissus Photography
Model, grooming: Richard Novak
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Comments: 14

RJTrinket [2012-12-22 22:30:23 +0000 UTC]

I loved the way his hair tangles in tree. It makes him an intriguing part of nature as if he belongs there. Have a very joyful holiday! RJ

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GothicNarcissus In reply to RJTrinket [2012-12-23 16:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Ilman-Lintu [2012-12-22 17:31:44 +0000 UTC]

reminds me of a spider. your model lacks couple of extra pairs of arms here *w*

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GothicNarcissus In reply to Ilman-Lintu [2012-12-23 16:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Ahah, really? Sounds cool! XD

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Ilman-Lintu In reply to GothicNarcissus [2012-12-23 16:26:24 +0000 UTC]

sort of like those arachnoid characters [link]

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GothicNarcissus In reply to Ilman-Lintu [2012-12-23 17:35:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah, you're right, they kind of look alike!

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reddecatur [2012-12-21 23:40:41 +0000 UTC]

The hair entanglement worked really well, but what I'm most impressed with is the way you captured the essence of his most beautiful eyes...)))

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GothicNarcissus In reply to reddecatur [2012-12-23 16:15:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Yeah, unfortunately the environment was quite rich, so I preferred broader angles and didn't really focus on his features. But his eyes were indeed what promptd me to approach him in the first place, back when I cast him for the Infernal Lords project!

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Righteous-Scalliwag [2012-12-21 23:13:40 +0000 UTC]

I also like the idea of having his hair tangled in the branches. It's rather creative. Great job!

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GothicNarcissus In reply to Righteous-Scalliwag [2012-12-23 16:14:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It's been quite some time since I wanted to do something like that, and I think the possibility to put some snow on his hair was worth the wait!

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Righteous-Scalliwag In reply to GothicNarcissus [2012-12-23 17:04:55 +0000 UTC]

The snow was also a nice touch . The tangled hair idea is very cool; you should try it some more

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GothicNarcissus In reply to Righteous-Scalliwag [2012-12-23 17:40:29 +0000 UTC]

I will, I have an idea quite similar but I can't find the right location. :/

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beccaobscene [2012-12-21 23:11:04 +0000 UTC]

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GothicNarcissus In reply to beccaobscene [2012-12-23 16:13:34 +0000 UTC]

No pretty guy was harmed in the making of this photo.

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