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Showground, Page 21, © Paul Kooiker
Paul Kooiker
Feb 05, 2018 - Jouk Oosterhof
What an exceptional scene and situation; what an exceptional pose. When I first saw this photo in 2006 by Paul Kooiker, I was startled. I had not seen this kind of image before. Using the basic components like this changed my way of looking at photography.
The title of the whole series is: ‘Showground’. The model is exhibiting herself in full surrender, committed to Paul Kooiker. For me that shows they share an exceptional cooperation and I honor them for that. Her convincing shape and the rough edges make me tingle. I would find this a rewarding result.