Sinking Archaeologist (22nd pic added)

[Aiko]

Ooh, nice! I like how it came together, it's good to have a front shot.
I think my biggest critique is that it's a bit dark, I think it's a little tough to see some of the nice details. Otherwise, very good!

Actually I was not too happy about the light setup in the first two images. It should be darker because the only actual light source in the scene is the sun shining into the temple from behind her. So I turned the light down quite a bit for the sake of realism, but kept just enough so you could still easily make out her features. Admittedly though this may not look quite as intended on everyone's screens due to varying brightness and contrast. I'm still trying to find the best possible compromise between realistic and esthetically pleasing light.

[water_bug_62208]

Nice follow-up. I like her slow, gradual settling into the mire as she continues her futile struggles. The perspiration glistening on her skin is a wonderful touch to emphasize the intensity of her struggles and the hot, humid conditions. What's really nice about this piece is her facial expression... she has such a focused, determined look in her facial features and eyes that seem to indicate that she's going to fight this mud to the end if she has to in order to get free.

Thanks for sharing!

[Aiko]

...her futile struggles. ...

Futile? Hmm, are you sure? Look how far she has come!

[water_bug_62208]

...her futile struggles. ...

Futile? Hmm, are you sure? Look how far she has come!

Ah, yes, she has managed to make some headway towards safety... she has also sunken far deeper than before. Can she make it to the ledge before the mud sucks her under?

Again, great job showing her gradually sinking deeper and deeper. And, wondeful work of her facial expression... you can see the determination in her eyes as she stretches her arms out as far as she can to reach the ledge.

Thanks for sharing!

[Conspiracy101]

I was hopefully she’d make it, but it’s definitely not looking good.

[muckerman_01]

Please keep working on this.

I mean, Lara Croft + Quicksand = sinking WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!


Keep up the great work dude!

[Aiko]

I'm glad you guys are enjoying this little series.

In the next picture we see Lara back in an upright position, so her "true" depth at this moment is revealed. In the previous one she was leaning forward and stretching as far as possible and that might have deceived some of you into thinking she was already sunken deeper than that.

I'd be interested to you hear your feedback on that. How deep did you think she was when you first saw no. 4?

[Conspiracy101]

I thought she was shoulder deep already, glad to see her chest is still semi-visible. Still hoping she makes it!

[Viridian]

To be honest, #4 and #5 could be flipped around and retain the same narrative.

[water_bug_62208]

I'm glad you guys are enjoying this little series.

In the next picture we see Lara back in an upright position, so her "true" depth at this moment is revealed. In the previous one she was leaning forward and stretching as far as possible and that might have deceived some of you into thinking she was already sunken deeper than that.

I'd be interested to you hear your feedback on that. How deep did you think she was when you first saw no. 4?

Sweet camera angle and depth you have her stuck at. Great job on her facial expression as she definitely looks a bit perplexed that her efforts aren't getting her anywhere but deeper in trouble, and love the muscle tone and curves in her strong, sexy arms. Looks like she's about to attempt something that's going to really get her stuck.

With regards to her mired depth on Page 4, I actually thought she'd already sank past her breasts in the mud. I was quite pleased to see on Page 5 that she hadn't sank that deep as yet, thus providing more of her loviness still above the mud's surface to sink.

Thanks for sharing!