Does my bum look big in this?

my tags for the tag challenge were reflection and critique-me
so this came to mind.
kind of cringing a little, but it is truth or dare week for 5+2 and stretch marks and cellulite are there for all to see, unless I am dressed, which would maybe have been a better idea!

[Corrie]

You are a very courageous person! Well don and a great body, oops, photo!

[kali]

@genesis_one haha thanks, I took the exposure waaaaaaaay down lol

[Paul William Fassett]

Very dramatic light

[kali]

@pfassett thankyou! toning the exposure down picked out just enough details.

[Susan Knowles]

fabulous, and a fav, love the light, the contrast and the pose. Well done.

[kali]

@aslessknownsu thanks so much susan :)

[belinda]

No. Great shot.

[Nancy A]

The viewer is really drawn in, great portrait and very artistic.

[emily tull]

great shot

[Jocasta]

Wonderful portrait - big FAV - love the light and the clever use of the mirror.

[Linda]

Very well done. It takes courage to post such an honest shot and I think you've done it beautifully!

[Ingrid Budge]

Massive fav - so brave - you look fantastic!

[Gaylene Donaldson]

This is great, good on you - love the lighting

[Wendy Bowden]

fabulous lighting

[Stephanie Swift]

A brilliant picture, light and reflection so well handled, fav for me!

[Amrita]

Beautifully and aesthetically conceptualised, love the reflective look and pose, very effective.

[Yao RL]

Amazing lighting, composition and processing. No doubt for a fav!

[Jennifer D]

Beautiful. Great lighting, composition and aesthetic.

[Mike Gifford]

Lovely lighting ;-) Great job!

[Allison]

Love the composition and lighting. You look fab.....fav!

[m9f9l]

I was just noting the similarities between this shot and your response to my last challenge! Love your title here :-) But since we're getting serious this week (heh heh) my push for you is an adversity that you have overcome. If that is too sensitive just let me know and I'll give you something else :-)

[kali]

@m9f9l i might be able to come up with something conceptual, but honestly I have led a pretty sheltered life, the main source of angst is ongoing so haven't overcome it yet lol.... give me a plan b just in case.

[Sandra]

great shot, very clever with lighting, reflection & composition.

[m9f9l]

Oh come on now.. dig deep!LOL Ok.. just in case: old school techniques, plastic wrap, plastic wrap with vaseline, scarves, plastic wrap with nose grease,LOL

[hazel haver]

great shot. stretch marks and cellulite are badges of honor. wear them with pride.

[Suse♡]

Very brave, I admire you for having the courage to post this. I really like the dark mood and the reflection, great selfie!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fabulous! An intriguing shot. Great use of light xx

[lindseyingphoto]

Brilliant! Gorgeous!

[Sue]

Fabulous concept for the challenge ... brave woman! Awesome.

[Meg]

I admire your bravery and the raw feeling and honesty that comes across in most of your pictures. I like that they aren't all frills and fluff. Great shot!

[Catherine Pace]

one of life's eternal questions - and we'll never know the answer - you managed to get a sensuality here - the honesty, curve from waist to thigh - great!

[kali]

@m9f9l I am onto it now, stay tuned !

[summerfield]

love it! living through you vicariously, young lady. bravo!

[GiGi]

I dunno, I doubt it...but I gotta have a look on the big screen to make sure lol

[kali]

@gigiz @summerfield the other takes were horrendous!, this ismuch the flattering angle, I have always thought of myself as slim, I can eat pretty much anything I like, but yeah, wasn;'t pretty lol

[Simply Amanda]

Super well done. And I can so relate to this. You are brave...and beautiful. Fav!

[kali]

@amandal well thanks Lovely, I am sure that is what the L stands for :) I am just glad the comments have come slowly so it didn't end up on PP or heaven forbid TT like yours......LOL

[Simply Amanda]

@kali66 Oy vey!! I hid my stuff. That's why I was all arms in the front:)!

[Simply Amanda]

And thank you!:)

[Lisa Stein]

Just saw this on the TAG challenge. Wow! So powerful. I can so relate to the message and you have executed it perfectly. FAV & follow.

[kali]

@pflaume thanks so much Lisa

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Beautifully done. Perfect light and comp

[Kiran]

I voted for this in tag challenge and have to come here and tell you how beautiful and great this shot is. Love the light, and the thought. You made a great photo out of seemingly impossible tags.

[kali]

@ikamera Thankyou Kiran, I did wonder what those tags would bring lol
I hope you are feeling better now, 12 days is a long time to be sick!

[Kiran]

@kali66 Thanks Kali, not completely well. Still on medicines. My ankle swell and is hurting unless I'm on pain killers. Not able to walk sometimes. I don't when is the end of all this. I'm missing being active on 365.

[kali]

@ikamera we are missing you too! sounds terrible, I have had a swollen toe for a few weeks, getting better now, but when you can't walk far it is a really inhibiting. best wishes fory our recovery