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Sep 9Liked by Kenneth Nelson

Beautiful series of photos, Kenneth. My favourite though is the first one with the unknown couple. It has a certain softness and vibe that the others don’t have.

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Holy cow that is so cool! I actually felt a twinge of discomfort just looking at the pics! That’s awesome that you are able to see into a topic like this. Awesome work!!!

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I appreciate it Juliette. As creatives we're usually very empathetic. I figure that any thoughts or feelings I feel--others may obviously feel that same way. Sharing is knowledge and understanding. Understanding is the basis for compassion, less anxiety and more love, hugs and kisses. OMG. Love.

Cheers!

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I have to say it was my curiosity that got me to look. It seems your couples looked past the camera. You did a beautiful job.

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My parents always mentioned it was not polite to stare at others. Some childhood curiosities shouldn’t be stifled. I figure the teaching of the human condition may have better comprehension if some things were allowed to develop in all of us.

Cheers!

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I think it's great when we recognise things we do not feel comfortable with and then ask ourselves why. What conditioned belief or experience has created that discomfort? Then to go out and challenge gently is a great way to break down that conditioning or move past the experience. This is beautiful work. I also felt the discomfort in myself but enjoyed challenging that and enquiring within! My favourite couple is the first of your 'deliberate' subjects. The photos seem to show a deep comfortable passion!

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Sep 9·edited Sep 9Author

Well said April. I hope others who are not comfortable will take the same opportunity to move past any level of discomfort they have. They may find it liberating.

Cheers!

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Indeed! If only we could all understand the useful purpose of discomfort and other negative emotions, they are such an opportunity to grow and understand ourselves. What might the world be like then!! ha ha.

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