The Nude Human Form

Throughout history, artists around the world have been drawn to the nude.  Photographers, like myself, have been fascinated by the subject, and many of the mediums's most enduring images have depicted the unclothed human form.  But the nude is among the most challenging of subjects to master.  The camera's gaze is indiscriminate and unforgiving, so conveying a sense of artistry and subtlety requires careful control over the posing and, crucially, the lighting of the nude.  The following images represent my foray into this art form and it goes without saying, that I think the human form is the most beautiful and inspiring of all art subjects.