Lucia D ‘Ambay‘ by Leonardo
Lucia D made her Met Art debut in an HD erotic movie directed by Platon Averin. For her second outing she posed for a still gallery shot by Goncharov. And now, in “Ambay” she works with another still photographer, Leonardo.
The artist has chosen a scenic outdoor location. Lucia stands and lounges on the damp sand on the edge of what appears to be a lake. The sky is a soft blue, the vegetation which rims the body of water is lush and verdant, and the water glitters in the sunlight. Lucia, however, is mainly in shadow, and Leonardo, master manipulator of artificial lighting, provides supplemental illumination. The setting and the sunshine conspire to suggest a balmy day, but wind in the model’s hair and subtle cues in her complexion – not to mention a pair of persistently erect nipples – suggest that it was cold the day “Ambay” was shot. Lucia D, however, doesn’t seem to mind, and delivers a game and professional performance.
I hope it wasn’t actually too cold, though — all Lucia D has in the way of clothing is a sheer scarf wrapped around her slim waist and a pair of colorful earrings. Lucia D is eager and present, but she’s not the most expressive of models. She’s got beautiful eyes and a magnificent mouthful of gleaming white teeth, but she tends to pick an expression and stick with it. When she relaxes (see #006, for example), or when she unleashes a smile (see #002 or #040) the true Lucia D really comes across — if she could better connect with these natural, genuine, spontaneous emotions the results would be magical.
Trim, slender, elegantly proportioned, and sculpted to perfection, Lucia D’s body is a delight. And Leonardo takes care to capture the beauty of her figure as well as exploring the details. Those who crave a close-up view of the explicit goods will definitely enjoy the intimate shots in this collection (have a look at #055 or #056 for samples).
My favorite shot in “Ambay” combines the beauty of the subject with the skills of the artist. In #029 Lucia poses formally. Her hands — one holding her wrap — are placed just so, her torso is presented in three-quarter profile, and she looks right at the camera with those big, beautiful eyes. Behind her the scenery is brightly lighted and somewhat diffused. Lucia, however, is in crisp focus, her body bathed in reflected and strobe light. Her figure stands out sharply against the background, with an almost cut-out feeling. The photo almost looks like a composite, a combination of two separate images. An interesting effect, to be sure — and just one highlight among many in this Met Art erotic photo series.
