Taken by graemestevens

Taken

This is for the "Five Plus Two - Reverse" challenge, and yes, the floor was very, very cold.
In other news, it's very difficult to push the magic "take photo" button and lie down in the right place when your hands are tied. Falling down has become my new favourite art form.
Somewhat shockingly, it's best viewed on black
Fav...great light and dark. Great story and mood. Reminds me of trying to run into position for a selfie in a blindfold last week. You win for the awkwardness to this one.
October 6th, 2014  
@amandal Thanks very much - if there's one thing I excel at it's awkwardness!
October 6th, 2014  
That's why I like you...I so relate to that:).
October 6th, 2014  
Very powerful image! It's almost as if you're beheaded.
October 6th, 2014  
@overalvandaan Thanks very much...I think it's still there. I hope it's still there... ;)
October 6th, 2014  
Contortionist extraordinarre, very cool image to start the day, thank you for that. Once again suitably creepy :))
October 6th, 2014  
@hermann As always I am pleased to be off assistance - and thanks very much
October 6th, 2014  
@amandal @graemestevens I feel awkward just looking at this. Nice low key image and great performance art. You should post a video of you falling down into place.
October 6th, 2014  
@bill_fe Thanks very much - there will be no video as there were "bits and pieces" everywhere!
October 6th, 2014  
This is quite beautiful, actually. And of course, a bit creepy. I like the light on your back.
October 6th, 2014  
Disturbing.....I hope you don't have any visitors to your house. Good processing, proves you still have your head. Phew.
October 6th, 2014  
Jae
So the statement, "this is a family site" might be a bit understated here right? :)
I'm glad you're not on fire! Cool shot really and it does look good on black.
October 6th, 2014  
@epcello Thank you very much, on all counts :)
@lleo Thanks very much - I think the visitors have learned not to visit anymore ;)
October 6th, 2014  
Fantastic!
October 6th, 2014  
@lifepause Thanks very much - at least it's only my back...
October 6th, 2014  
@maishanny Thanks very much :)
October 6th, 2014  
The description, the visual, the end result....all making me a bit dizzy....need to lay down now.....cool effect and silhouette.
October 6th, 2014  
Yep disturbing is the word. Just glad no one hearing all the falling down called the police. Not at all sure what they would make of it. Now lighting.
October 6th, 2014  
Fantastic shot, light and shadows in all the right places.
October 6th, 2014  
Totally disturbing and nightmarish.I love horror movies but real crime shows scare the hell out of me.this is wonderfully horrible.
October 6th, 2014  
Oh what fun.....a totally alternative selfie......hope someone has released you & you aren't lying on the floor all night!!
October 6th, 2014  
Creepily fantastic... Hope you're asking for a remote for Christmas 😜
October 6th, 2014  
I think I have a doorbell ringing Graham.evil grin
October 6th, 2014  
I believe I have just seen more of you than I ever wanted to... but I guess it's OK if it's for the sake of art...

Oh, yes - Fav!
October 6th, 2014  
So if you were tied up and had to fall into position after pressing the button, who untied you and why didn't they press the button to save you falling down? I really love the result. Fav
October 6th, 2014  
@shepherdmanswife btw, it's fantastic on black
October 6th, 2014  
you crack me up!
Brilliant BTW - really great lighting
October 6th, 2014  
Very cool..yes hard to move when u are bound...love the lighting and low key!
October 6th, 2014  
Brilliant shot, Graeme and I'm sooooo glad you didn't lose your head in this shot.
October 6th, 2014  
What can I say when faced with such nudity just as I was about to close the computer down before retiring to bed, ready for a bikini wax sir?

great shot though disturbing
October 6th, 2014  
@deak68 You need to lie down?? It me that's naked on the Internet!!! And thanks very much
@lwain Thanks very much - disturbed is how I roll, but the curtains were tightly closed ;)
@adayinmallacoota Thanks very much - I don't think I'd want the shadows anywhere else!
@mzzhope Thank you very much, I'm horribly wonderful ;)
@happypat Thanks very much - I managed to make my way into the street where a passing stranger was kind enough to release me....
@northy Thanks very much...I knew there was something I should have used for this...
@janiskay It was only the meter reader...he recovered eventually...
@vignouse Sorry about that. Look on the bright side, it's from the back. And thanks very much.
@shepherdmanswife Thanks very much - my wife often leaves me tied up before heading out to work...
@brigette Thanks very much...nice choice of words too...crack you up...snigger
@nanderson Thank you very much indeed :)
@davie As am I, I don't know what I'd do without it...and thanks very much
@pinkpaintpot It's outrageous isn't it? I shall write a strongly worded letter to management. And thanks very much :)
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens LOL, as usual.
October 7th, 2014  
Lee
This is a selfie that goes beyond. A little disturbing, and does look best on black.
October 7th, 2014  
@gamelee Thank you very much :)
October 7th, 2014  
Going above and beyond for the shot again. I would really like to hear what your neighbours think :)
October 7th, 2014  
Yikes, makes me shiver just to look at you. Great shot Graeme.
October 7th, 2014  
Best looked at on black and with a large glass of wine, or maybe a large whisky! Kidding aside great and creative shot.
October 7th, 2014  
@ukandie1 Thanks very much and I couldn't agree more!
@golftragic Thanks very much ;)
@karlow75 So would I but they never seem to come over anymore...and thanks very much
October 7th, 2014  
...and headless to boot.
October 7th, 2014  
@blueberry1222 Well, why not? ;)
October 7th, 2014  
What a setup! Totally disturbing. Worth viewing on black.
October 7th, 2014  
Sam
NUDITY!
October 7th, 2014  
@taffy Thanks very much :)
@gigiflower I bet you just vomited in your mouth
October 7th, 2014  
Sam
@graemestevens MORE than just vomited............
October 7th, 2014  
@gigiflower Excellent. Mission Accomplished.
October 7th, 2014  
I agree its worth viewed on black. FAV
October 7th, 2014  
Sam
@graemestevens I died and buried myself in that old cemetery I just posted. You will never hear from me again.
October 7th, 2014  
@cathrinemitch Thank you very much indeed :)
@gigiflower I find that hard to believe.
October 7th, 2014  
It's almost like, it's almost like your, like your.... naked.....
Bravo to your bravery and confidence. Now, I know too much about you. :-)
October 7th, 2014  
@eyeamlisa Look on the bright side...it's not the front...and thank you
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens nope, it's not... just a full moon (or at least half) lol
October 7th, 2014  
@eyeamlisa I was tempted to call it "Full Moon"...
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens next time!
October 7th, 2014  
very S&M---love it:)
October 7th, 2014  
Totally not sure what to do with this, but admire your imagination, creativity and willingness to fall down on a cold floor while tied up. It is best viewed on black, by the way. Bonus for sacrificing for one's art... it's a calling and you have answered.
October 7th, 2014  
@joemuli That's one way of looking at it...and thanks
October 7th, 2014  
@rosiekerr You don't need to be sure what to do with...keep scrolling ;) And thanks very much
October 7th, 2014  
Viewed this at 6am with bleary eyes. Am now fully awake and needing coffee. Really great shot and yes ... good on black.
October 7th, 2014  
@motherjane Thanks very much...sorry to inflict my buttocks on you that early!
October 7th, 2014  
You do get your self in some predicaments.. great shot..
October 7th, 2014  
Love this picture, fav! The lighting is superb and the commentary made me smile, which is always needed.
October 7th, 2014  
so - I thought something bad had happened because there have been very few comments on my posts - I can see now your hands are tied - this disturbed me somewhat - it is a very raw image - very well done - am again thinking about the fav - do I want to be reminded that this does happen - hmmmm
October 7th, 2014  
@gigiflower @graemestevens she's just like those annoying kids at school who tell you they will be away or a leaving the school just to get your hopes up - and then ---------------------BAM! there they are the next day in all there glory
October 7th, 2014  
Excellent! So effective, so evocative....how do you get those knots open after the shot?!
October 7th, 2014  
Love your creative photo taking ways, this is really impressive!
October 7th, 2014  
@julzmaioro I know...will it ever stop? And thanks very much :)
@jess1204 Thanks very much indeed - pleased to be of assistance :)
@annied I've had a few issues with the feed loading today...I shall look very soon...and yes, I bet @gigiflower would announce her departure from Facebook too and then...hello, still here? ;)
@susale Thanks very much - It's plastic pallet wrap, so not really knotted, just sticky. It tends to stay in place just long enough...
October 7th, 2014  
@lilminimonka Thanks very much, too kind :)
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens hahahahaha oh lordy is she on FB? I am hiding LOL @gigiflower
October 7th, 2014  
decided :)
October 7th, 2014  
wow! this is amazing! i have missed these shots and this is one of my favourite of yours. simple but really effective. fav
October 7th, 2014  
@annied @gigiflower I would have thought so...most people are. I am, not that I'm sure why! Oh, and thanks awfully.
@andrewkru Thank you very much :)
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens you're awfully welcome
October 7th, 2014  
@annied You're awfully.
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens oh I am LOL
October 7th, 2014  
@annied I had a funny feeling you would be
October 7th, 2014  
@graemestevens you knew coz you are awfully too
October 7th, 2014  
This is amazingly creative and terrifying.
October 7th, 2014  
@yaorenliu Thank you very much :)
@annied We're both awfully awful
October 7th, 2014  
More nightmarish stuff - I think I'm going to need counselling if I continue to view your incredible photos!
October 7th, 2014  
@maggiemae I think I need counselling too!
October 7th, 2014  
Definitely your best side.
October 7th, 2014  
Tremendously creative. What did it cost you for Kim to release you?
October 7th, 2014  
i always wonder where to from here...and you never disappoint......congrats...
October 7th, 2014  
great shot
October 7th, 2014  
creative capture
October 7th, 2014  
Fav for me....great image & knowing you had to take it and be in it...on a very cold floor...automatically qualifies it for Fav status!
October 7th, 2014  
Brilliant image, concept and processing. Fabulous as always
October 7th, 2014  
Great concept and execution! Perfect lighting for this scene!
October 7th, 2014  
Wow, very dark! When I first saw it I had a "shocked" feeling. Love it.
October 7th, 2014  
@sassyinma Thank you very much :)
@lisatown Thanks very much, appreciated
@roseolivia Thank you very much indeed :)
@tasian Thank you so much, always appreciated
@bellshanghai2014 Thanks very much...still getting used to the idea of everyone checking out my backside...
@peter_1966 Thanks very much :)
@tellefella Thank you very much, appreciated
@bigugly Thanks very much...it was more of a cost to me ;)
@terryliv LOL, I think so too
October 7th, 2014  
Apologies. I nearly missed this. Assume by now you are untied.
October 7th, 2014  
such a powerful image
October 7th, 2014  
@newbank Yes thank you, and clothed again as well.
@scolgs Thanks very much
October 8th, 2014  
Very powerful shot.
October 8th, 2014  
@888rachel Thank you very much
October 8th, 2014  
As I view your photos, I always think about what you must have to do to get the shot your want! I do have to say I am amazed!! :)!
October 8th, 2014  
@harbie Thanks very much - surprisingly little ;)
October 8th, 2014  
Sue
Totally disturbing ;)
October 8th, 2014  
@redpants Thanks...mission accomplished :)
October 8th, 2014  
OK, it is 1:30 AM here, and this totally cracked me up!!! I just hope that your legs were also tied at the ankles as you were hopping from the camera to your position and falling down along the way while cursing the daylights out of this hobby!! You know, you could have put a blanket on the floor, and nobody would have noticed! LOL!!
October 8th, 2014  
Oh, and seriously amazing shot!!
October 8th, 2014  
@panthora Thanks very much...a blanket on a wooden floor, so I could slide past the camera as it went off...great idea ;)
October 8th, 2014  
Wow very interesting shot, very creative :)
October 8th, 2014  
SO emotive - well done!
October 8th, 2014  
@shawnasays Thanks very much :)
@lynnilou Thank you kindly :)
October 8th, 2014  
Brilliant shot and interpretation of the theme, a really powerful photo.
October 12th, 2014  
@cgarner Thank you very much :)
October 12th, 2014  
Wow... strong image... very powerful...
October 15th, 2014  
@bankmann Thanks very much, appreciated
October 15th, 2014  
i agree....very dramatic image
October 21st, 2014  
very brave and too cool !!! fav
October 21st, 2014  
@pittcj17 Thanks very much indeed - I think what makes it disturbing is the use of my bum ;)
@livvy Thanks very much indeed :)
October 21st, 2014  
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