emotions.confused

[wispfox]

[jasra posting for one confused wispfox]

I am entirely failing to understand why the picture of me looking at my shoes (my scary, scary shoes!) got such good responses. Yes, slinky dress. But there are two others I have worn recently, one of which there are pictures of, and it seems like this picture is still somehow especially notable. _And I don't understand why_!

jasra attempted to explain this to me; something about slinky dress combining with looking down being demure or something[*]. But... (long pause) I... (another long pause) don't understand. I am so confused.

I suspect strongly that this relates to my general confusion relating both to pictures in general and to non-verbal communication. Also, possibly to the fact that it's only been in the last 5-6 years that I've had _any_ idea what kinds of clothing looks good on me (and what kinds of clothing I like).

Did I mention confused? I fail my comprehension roll. In fact, I might even have rolled a 1.

[*] Note from jasra: What I actually said was that the strong contrast between the sexy dress and her looking down, in a demure looking pose was what made this picture.

Comments

[okoshun.livejournal.com]

I think that it was less the fact that you were looking down and more your posture accentuating the curviness of your hips and you also look comfortable and relaxed? Maybe?

[regyt.livejournal.com]

I like the butt-wiggly one better, because it looks more fun.

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

The butt-wiggle shows off the dress nicely, but not you - you're somewhere in there, but who can tell?

As for the formal, heck with demure. That photo has cleavage. And boobies = universal acclaim. (The Vamping photo in the same series is even better, I think. Did people ignore that one, or did they not see it?). Also, because of the glasses and the shadows, in that one it looks like you _might_ be looking up from under the glasses, in which case it's seriously sultry, and not even close to demure.

[techempage.livejournal.com]

Is curvy and gives a hint of submissiveness with that peekture...

[dancingwolfgrrl.livejournal.com]

I think the hand on the hip is often regarded as sexy,partly because it says "look! I have hips!" There's also cleavage and some muscle definition, both of which are often well-received.

But truly, hotness is a thing of great mystery.

[siderea]

Wait... now I'm confused. Maybe it's because I'm on a slow modem, and haven't looked at many pictures, but you seem to be comparing a dress which shows a lot of skin with a dress which shows no skin, thereby raising the question, "why is there any question?" What am I missing?

[nex0s.livejournal.com]

I think people respond to the looking down one because you aren't performing in that picture. you are not concious of the camera - or don't seem to be - and seem relaxed and comfortable, and that is very sexy.

n.

[greyduck.livejournal.com]

There's definitely a demure, not posing for the camera, not mugging it up, relaxed, pretty thing going on there. All of the above, or some combination thereof, I'd say.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

It's not the looking down at all, for me. That dress just really flatters your curves well, is much clingier than you usually wear.

[crazybone.livejournal.com]

Ayuh. Gonna have to go with siderea on this one. The more skin the betterer or something.

[randysmith]

My first thought was "cleavage". My second thought was "more skin". I could go on about the demure, and I think there's some effect there, but skin, and particular tantalizing breast views, I suspect are more relevant. But I may be projecting :-}.

[marmota.livejournal.com]

I'd say it's a good photo because it captures a moment of you being yourself, not artificially poised or posed. The halloween party photos are also good, for different reasons.

[the-xtina.livejournal.com]

It's the phase of the moon.  We're all bats.  Literally.  Kind of affects our typing.

[australian-joe.livejournal.com]

I think it's the hand on the hip while the hip is being a bit jaunty.

FWIW, I don't get "demure" from it. if anything, "faint exasperation". 8-)

It might be that the line of your sides looks rather different when in a huggy dress than in jeans or chunky shorts.

[blemt.livejournal.com]

I'll play semi-pro photographer for a minute and see if I can help. :)

You are in a classic "studio" pose in that shot. Because your eyes are away from the camera and focused on the dress, it pulls the viewer's eye to the dress and your figure. Your crooked arm on the hip indicates a level of relaxation and invites further evaluation of the dress. The hint of shoe at the bottom of the shot.

Your expression shows amusement and relaxation. It's a nice change of pace from more formal shots.

There. :) I'll just go back to muddying other waters. :)

[majes.livejournal.com]

Did I mention confused? I fail my comprehension roll. In fact, I might even have rolled a 1.

Ah, but in my system, dearheart, a 1 is a critical success. Thus what has occurred is that you have gained mind-blowing insight into the matter, beyond that of normal human comprehension. It will just take a while for your mind to sort out this valuable unique insight. However, once done, you will be the master of all comprehension, capable of perceiving subtleties far beyond those graspable by mortal beings.

[ian-gunn.livejournal.com]

Oh, I can see that one being very popular. Its a number of little elements all adding up, the slight lean to one side with the hip out, hand on that hip, a little hint of a grin/smirk, head leaning forward with the eyes on the camera. It all adds up to flirting pose. If your head was only leaning slightly forward vs. looking down, and to one side with your eyes on the viewer it would be a classic "come hither" look.

[sinboy.livejournal.com]

Boobies.