passive direction

This is a stunning image. There are many aspects that are sculptural: the model, the pose, the finish. Use of low key emphasizes the fine shape of the model. Vision: 5 stars. This sort of thing has been done before but you have brought together the elements so well that they demonstrate a vision for like what this would look when complete. Originality: 4 stars. The way to this superb image has been blazed by others before. That might lead to 2 stars for this except for the superb combination of those preexisting elements. Technique: 4.5 stars. This is obviously the result of a top of the world-class photographer. However, there are some portions that have been burned to white. Personally, I think that helps create the impression of a bronze statue but there it is. Impact: 5 stars. Could anything else be assigned? I've been cruising through images for some hours now and this brought me to a full stop. I'd like to cover some items, other than the suggested ones, that are salient here. Lighting: maximizes the impression of a bronze. The high contrast works for that. Pose: outstanding. Horizontal ribs, super-raised shoulder, classical hand poses, hidden face, leg-lengthening tip-toe, overall strong base and curvacious top. Model: perfect choice. Everything is long, lean, elegant, and strong. Preparation: Superb. The background grades to black but not before a glow of radiosity (wow), the floor is shiny but clean, the lights emphasize the shape, the bronzing is extremely convincing. If someone said "Erté did this." I'd believe it. Thank you for posting this for all of us to see.