Has a look of the china doll about it and while it's not an area I've ever ventured into I can't see it being treated as offensive except possibly by any very small minded people

Here are three longstanding members whose galleries you might be interested in having a look at and whose work only ocassionally raise the odd hackle or two !

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/user/bobski  

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/user/harpyimages

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/user/samuraib

Thanks for the feedback guys, its much appreciated

I do not think you will have a problem with this type of shot and to be honest it is a refreshing change from the normal types of shot which get uploaded. There are not many members who upload this kind of work (probably Stuart has listed them all) and it will be good to have a fresh approach. You did the right thing in raising the question in the forums and that alone gives members the confidence that you will not take your interest to extreme lengths.

As for this shot I quite like the treatment with just a touch of colour and do not mind the over processing.......as it is all part of the illusion.

As for content.......I have seen more flesh displayed in the local supermarket so can't see anyone objecting.

Wow I look forward to see more images,,,Brill work,,, Very interesting art images,,,,,and may I say Beautiful...I see a few scrollers for you...

Jimmy

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/gallery/534419

I like what you have done to the face but not sure about the body section .

They seem separated  to me but then again this is not my photographic niche. 

I don't think this is offencive but  I'm intrigued you have not had any female responses so far.

Interesting image, very eye-catching. I like the softness and lighting on the body, very erotic... it's a bit strange because the head appears separate from the body but I think it's your choice so... and the angle is really interesting too, well done...

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/gallery/812261

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/competition/entry/501011

After it being mentioned twice about the head and body looking detached, I went back and had a look myself and had to agree.  This picture is doing so well though that I didn't want to add a new gallery image of what is basically a copy and a minor change.  So here is an updated version where I have lightened the neck to bring the head more in touch with the body, hope you like

 You can see a larger version here: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/blog/902845/507823 or http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypherdias/7642147030/in/photostream

Jen - Thanks ever so much for giving me a Woman's feedback.  You absolutely hit the nail on the head with the "Surreal" comment. 

My background is digital enhancement of Models and such and to be honest I found it a tad boring, plus it makes you extremely critical of a persons appearance, so my view when I moved into this area was why not make my artwork just unreal enough to still maintain a "Human" factor but also be unreal enough to hold an interest and allure to my images and provoke different reactions?  And having in the recent years undertaken some mildly erotic projects I wanted to combine the different skill sets I had and come up with something true to all of the above.

As for your praise of the models beauty I can only thank you and pass the compliment onto my Wife, as much as it will pain me to have her walk around for 3 days with a swollen head!  She is an absolute stunner though and I'm incredibly lucky that she is not camera shy and supports my somewhat "out there" interest in art.

I really like what you have done with this. As everyone has already said I don't see this being offensive.

I like the detailing and the colour of the lips works really well.

Thanks for your comment on my reaper edit

 A most beautifully composed image Tim. A very impressive composition and delicately portrayed. Your photography is stunning and to be applauded. I appreciate the thought you have put into this image. Superb lighting, focus, technique and the overall finish is inspiring to any photographer wishing to develop their skills in this kind of genre. I for one love your image. The model (your Wife) is so beautiful and this pose presents a soft sensual feel to femininity. Excellent photography Tim.  Well Done on reaching the scroller.  " I more than like this image, I love it" and have made it a Favourite so that I may link to your gallery in the future to follow your work. Thanks. Best Wishes. Alison

My profile photos link here http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/blog/77182/462623

Thanks for your lovely compliment Tim. I love photography, it is my passion and I have been taking 'snapshots' for over 40 years and only progressed to another platform just over two years ago when I joined the Fuji site and had my Fuji HS10 camera. I am reaching new heights all the time and enjoying taking photos for pleasure to share with other Finepix members. Thanks again for your lovely message above and I look forward to following your fantastic work. All the best. Alison

This is grade A work ...fantastic

Very nice picture. Please visit my gallery http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/ru/gallery/785960

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/ru/blog/785960

Belle photo, bravo!!