Nadya

The candid nature of the photo has a resonance far beyond the original capture. It remains alive and natural, even if it wasn't, but that is the feature of photography that belies its honesty.

I admire the blue filtering whether present at take or inspired at post editing, it matters not. It's effect lingers in the porcelain dish to the towel, eyes to the pool's water. The injected haziness even provides a blueness air.

One almost wonders what she did next. Her nakedness epitomises a Mediterranean culture an allowing of nudity within family surroundings, encouraging outdoor activities and relaxation. The camera position offers a viewer a chance to feel a voyeur, risking disapproval or even pleasure. Like all good photographs it invites a narrative. It is about the observer not the subject. An excellent image.