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Photographer Challenges ‘American Beauty’ Standards With 14 Women Of All Shapes
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Photographer Challenges ‘American Beauty’ Standards With 14 Women Of All Shapes

San Francisco-based photographer Carey Fruth has set out to redefine what ‘American beauty’ is with a photo series of the same name that has women of all body types posing in romantic beds of flower petals. Fruth was inspired by a racy scene from the 1999 movie of the same name in which Kevin Spacey fantasized about one of his daughter’s friends.

“By stepping into a fantasy dream girl world and by letting go of that fear, they free themselves up to direct that energy they once wasted on telling themselves that they weren’t good enough to elsewhere in their life,” Fruth told Huffpost.

More info: careyfruthphotography.com | Tumblr | Instagram | Twitter (h/t: huffpost, demilked)

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DianaCrunChewyWatson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really liked this, it was lovely. And these women are incredibly brave. I'm not sure I have the ovaries to do a project like this.

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ChipShilpa
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how you said "ovaries" as opposed to the conventional "balls" :D

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RissaBurge
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful but I wish that they show the cellulite and stretch marks too.

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ShannonRogers
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the point of this was to show women naturally, however it still appears as if all their stretch marks and scars have been airbrushed away.

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MorganWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a fat woman, I know these are Photoshopped because there are no stretch marks or bra grooves.

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PaigeHolliman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have liked this a lot more if the models hadn't had "mannequin skin", nary a freckle or flaw. Celebrating the body includes the SKIN WE'RE IN.

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Elena-CristianaAlexe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a hater, but every time someone shows "normal women" or "natural women", there are only photos of fat women with a (very) nice face. I'd say that it will be more "normal" to present ugly faces also. For example, i have a nice and fit body, but a horrible face, and i just look at this kind of photos thinking: ok, so a 200 kg woman is considered to be more beautiful than me. It just seems that most of the people are more comfortable seeing fat bodies than ugly faces.

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Cell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry you consider yourself "ugly." You're right on point with your comment, though. I will say that well- groomed ends up trumping that fickle "beauty" in the end...

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MariahCleveland
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None of these photos show body hair of any kind. The media always portrays the female body as hairless and shiny as a newborn baby, which is totally unrealistic.

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MikaelBlomman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stand up and be proud. The way the " new society " wants the perfect body and shape and everything have gone overboard deluxé. Back in the 90s / and earlier i cant remember people being so obsessed with their look like it is today with the way of social media and "the ideal body" its crazy. So props to them for standing up and dont feel ashamed cause its all natural! Today you barely can order a coffe with a friend in town without dressing up with the latest fashion clothes and make up like you would enter a hollywood fashion show. ( no im not bitter or upset just my opinion and i hope people out there will be happy just because you are you no matter shape or size. )

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AuroreChHen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really beautiful project but the photographs look like weird, not natural...

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LindseyMorris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like they are not actually laying on a bed of real flowers, right?? Nor have actual flowers on their bodies?

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MarianneA.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe some of you bored pandas need glasses because i see stretchmarks on several of these beautiful women, but thats not even the point...geez

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blomgren182
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats what i said but some people are probably to stupid to understand the message, and they also need glasses cause i can see stretchmarks too on some of them

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Rose
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are stretch marks and cellulite. I see a scar on one of their bellies. Someone mentioned ugly faces not being here, but these women are all wearing makeup, so who knows? I think the lighting is what makes it look kind of unreal, but this was a remake with the theme of American Beauty. That scene didn't look too natural, either. It does appear there is a little bit of Photoshopping, but it is a beautiful photoset and I think the photographer kept most of their "flaws" in the photos! As a side note, I don't think these ladies are brave. I think they are confident and there shouldn't be anything to be brave about. I think that they don't need others' opinions to make themselves feel acceptable or beautiful. Just my two (or twenty) cents~

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DamianoLanzoni
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And in other news: male beauty standars are perfectly fine the way they are.

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MikeCanant
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept. All of these women are beautiful, each in their own way. Makes me want to go get my leaf blower though!

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JD“ROCKET”Southworth
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure what your personal opinion is for beauty standards. From what you posted I think it's safe to assume what your trying to say is that, big girls should have smooth skin and be able to pose like the thin 20 somethings you photographed . Also this has been done many times all over the world. As a professional photographer (www.BetterThanBoudoir.com ) who photographs women for a living, I would suggest better poses and camera angles. I agree that beauty comes in many shapes, sizes and color and I photo shop everything I sell and post. Why you ask? Simple, my clients want to look like they stepped out of a magazine which we all know are 99.9% all photo shopped images. Flip side, if I was doing this challenge I would shoot the images to the best of my ability, using creative lighting, poses and angles to create a raw image, un-edited that would be flattering to the body type. Not lay out a large woman on her back! In my opinion this challenge is a major fail, sorry.

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BradBowman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a professional photographer of 15 years. It really bothers me when people cry PHOTOSHOP! for any image that you can't see stretch marks or bra marks. Any decent photographer worth their salt knows how to light an image properly to highlight a persons perfections and hide their imperfections. And you should not call yourself even an amateur photographer if you don't have the common sense to tell your model to wear loose fitting clothes before a shoot like this to avoid marks from bra straps/pants/socks or whatever else. Now i'm not saying photoshop isn't a great tool, and is used frequently and abused by some, but don't think we stand there unprepared and just say "Oh we can photoshop that out later" That's just plain wrong.

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BeverlyPatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all have opinions, and are entitled to them. I won't say any of you are wrong. But, to those of you commenting on how overweight or obese some of the women are...I think you're missing the point of the whole photo shoot. The whole point was to bring awareness to the unrealistic standards of beauty in America and around the world. These standards cause women (starting as girls, nowadays) to feel inferior, not good enough, not thin enough, etc...And leads to things like body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, etc. While some women are perfectly happy being the size they are; fat, thin, or somewhere in between, there are others who aren't. Either they're too thin and can't gain weight, too fat but have health problems (like PCOS) that make it difficult to lose weight, or they turn to food to mask emotional problems...other women may look perfectly fine to everyone else - may be that "perfect 10"...but I guarantee there's something she hates about her body.

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RaynaKunzman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have liked this a lot more if these women were actually male hexagons

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RaynaKunzman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "title" promised ALL shapes. All I see are human shapes. Where the rhombus at?!!!!!!!!!?

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JanetTammero
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good shots glad to see a opening of eyes/minds...now if we deeper into their eyes their true beauty would show from the soul :)

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MarianneA.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously people, not everyone who is overweight (by industry standards) have stretch marks. Besides dont you realize the "skinny" women you see in magazines are airbrushed? Either way they all look beautiful in my opinion.

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MatheusLopes
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wont that make it a moot point then? "lets send a powerful message! screw beauty standards!" and then proceeds to either find the smoothest skinned woman or end up applying makeup or removing their flaws digitally, meh...

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Bette House Tetreault
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG people..........stop the arguing!!!!! Stop the shaming!!!!! We have a President who is destroying this country and he fat shames women.........do you want to be like him? Let's start loving each other for our differences and get the Orange man out of White House.

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Hutla
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was hoping to see a woman with some more muscles as well :( That is my only critizism towards this article (also the airbrushing is one thing...)

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Jared Barrett
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, why are there no anorexic women on here since there are heavily obese woman.

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Alice McCullough
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not one single one of them have a blemish or a scar on them and not even a single wisp of body hair.

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Anthony Trandicosta
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Says, "all shapes," but doesn't include any muscular women. Or am I the only one who noticed that?

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Stacey Bailey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see comments about stretch marks etc... How about BRAVO.. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL..

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Robert Battersby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody know if these models do any other work? I'm interested in seeing more from the model in the second photo, personally. :)

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Robert Battersby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any idea if these models do any other work? I'm interested in seeing more from the second model, personally. :)

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Lucien Michaelis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the point is body positivity and showcasing different body types, why excessively photoshop the images? It defeats the purpose.

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Brig McLean
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad that we have to celebrate obesity, but only one of those women was over a certain age. Obesity is something we can do something about, both as individuals and as cultures, but age is something that comes to all of us! So forgive my cynicism, show heavily airbrushed overweight and underweight bodies all you like, heaven forbid you actually show 'old' bodies! :(

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KajetanŁukomski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was so set on challenging the beauty stereotypes, why did he Photoshop the hell out of their skin? Photoshopping and airbrushing are a huge part of what;s wrong with how people perceive themselves and others.

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KajetanŁukomski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was so set on challenging the beauty stereotypes, why did he photoshop their skins to death? Photoshop is a huge part of what's wrong with how people perceive themselves and each other.

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PatsyHanan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful and presented well. Bravo to the models and artist. How do I get in on a spread like this?

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SuzanneStaufferLambert
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe -- we stop judging women based on their appearance and stop teaching girls that their appearance is their most important attribute.

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red
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How 'but we move away from equating appearance with value altogether?! So women can be objectified no matter what they look like, hooray!

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MaeBarkley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you spot the man? There's one! Great article, as a model I think this is fantastic spread.

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MartaHorvatski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved the pics. But I think the phtpgrapher is trying to trick us - pick no.13 (the one before last) is a picture of a man. And before you start trashing me, just have another good look.

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Jude
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the point the photographer is making but what I don't get is the obsession people have about their bodies nowadays. Granted people have always be concerned about how they looked but physical appearances seem to be the focus more than what the person inside is like. I've known 'not-so-attractive' people who honestly became much more beautiful as I got to know them and love them. And I've also seen physically attractive people appear unattractive and even ugly due to their actions and attitudes. But I do understand that it's not possible to capture someone's personality in photos. Only words can do that. Sadly, we seem to be a society that prefers pictures to words.

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AnnieLaurieBurke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beauty indeed comes in all sizes and colors. These photos are awesome!

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MalcolmTimns
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

REAL WOMEN AT LAST IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES THEY ALL LOOK GORGEOUS

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karenza
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think they are beautiful and yes, as diana watson points out, brave.

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OxanaSmirnova
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...смотрим фото с сыном,ему 13,спрашивает-ты бы так хотела?-отвечаю-да,35 лет тому назад...

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BeverlyPatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Society's ideals are too difficult for ANY of us to live up to. No one should have to try to live up to a Barbie doll, cookie cutter image set forth by a magazine and enforced by the greater public. It'd just be a better world if we could all just allow each other to live our own paths, look how we want, and focus on what's inside-because that's what REALLY matters. Sorry for the length. I'm passionate about this, as you can see. ;)

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AlexandraBonneau
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Liked it and understand the global project. But I would have liked much more diversity. They all have a perfect skin and no hair...

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AlexandraBonneau
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like it, I can understand the global project but I would have liked much more diversity. They all have perfect skin and no hair.

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SherriRudd
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a larger women, I have no stretch marks or cellulite. Only bigger bones & fat.

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willietucker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like women, ain't no shame in my game. If you have a good attitude and good conversation, we can mix and mingle!

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MikeCanant
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept and superb photography. Each of the ladies are beautiful and unique. Makes me want to go get my leaf blower!

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JanetTammero
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good shoot glad to see a opening of the eyes/minds ....now if we could really look into their souls we would could see their real beauty :)

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AndrewKeim
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These were artful, flattering towards the women depicted, and pretty amazing actually.

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DidiHoneybAndeloe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very nice. Beautiful women. What defines beauty? What defines us

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VijayMomaiya
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Folks,just read the purpose for which this was done,do not inventory other people.

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MalcolmTimns
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats what is needed real women who make up the majority, they are all beutiful

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ValerieWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist did a magnificent job of making women of all shapes and sizes gorgeous. Voodoo-shopped or not I'd let the photographer take pictures of me. I'm not photogenic at all.

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ValerieWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist did a magnificent job of making women of all shapes and sizes look gorgeous. Voodoo-shop or not I'd let the photographer take pictures of me.

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DarlaBerry
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos, but they might have included women with physical defects, scars, moles or birthmarks.

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PekkaHonkanen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waude! Tosi hyvän näköisiä otoksia ja hyvän näköisiä malleja! :) Voisin vaikka Rakastua! :)))

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MónicaElisabethSacco
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brave models, brave photographer! And the stretching marks are there: just look closely to the photos and you'll find'em. It's just the work of a great photographer, not to show your little deffects.

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Boris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one person can define what "beauty" is. It's completely subjective. Personally, I don't find fat women beautiful. And I have every right not to: MY definition of beauty is mine, and mine alone. How dare YOU tell ME what I should find beautiful!

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Christine Hance Moretti
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry that you are so shallow! Hopefully you never gain an ounce or worse yet have some sort of accident or problem that takes away your "perfection". And you better hope you never lose your hair! Funny how you could be such a shallow person since you have no idea what you may encounter that will change your appearance! You are extremely ignorant!!

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DebbRooken-Smith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a few that seem to me to be almost the epitome of American beauty standards.

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LilianaHernandez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Check out this similar project I'm working on <3 http://www.baby.co.uk/mum_stories/21072015-photos-reveal-i-didnt-know-women-could-look-like-this/

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LilianaHernandez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Super Awesome! Check out this similar project <3 http://www.baby.co.uk/mum_stories/21072015-photos-reveal-i-didnt-know-women-could-look-like-this/

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ShawnSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus, I think the second to the last woman is a drag queen.

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SandraNickel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love seeing bodies similar to my own presented so beautifully. :)

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fantasycreature
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all gorgeous, but Im pretty sure one of them is a guy, anyone? (the one before the last picture )

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Imperfekt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The point of it all is as the Title says. "Women of all Shapes". So debating about photo-shopping, stretch marks, bra grooves, cellulite, I think, is a non issue. But they are indeed all gorgeous.

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RowanMigliassi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of challenging beauty standards is challenging the idea of femininity. Some women have masculine bodies, or even male bodies, and they are just as beautiful as women with large breasts and wide hips.

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AnnHerring
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the fact that they are now accepting (sort of) the fact we are all different shapes. When do they start to work on the fact that very very few woman have such beautiful skin? suppose it's a case of "baby steps"

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blomgren182
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like i said no matter size and shape they are all strong and individuals to show of their bodys, but its emberassing to read * they are Photoshoped ofc they are freaking Photoshoped almost every picture are, but 99% of the people comment on this post said where are the stretchmarks etc, you apparently need glasses cause the second picture of the dark woman shows stretchmarks on her stomach and upper legs etc, so what does that tell you, maybe they asked the certain individuals if they are okey with the stretchmarks or cellulites? And maybe she was the only woman who said im fine let them be! So stop cry about the stretchmarks or how much they are Photoshoped , the message is clear, be strong and proud no matte size and shape? Hard to understand the message or are some people just dumb ? Anyway great effort by the artist its good In a society in search of perfection

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RyanHettler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear what blomgren182 is saying, turn their beauty into a Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG). Stop Photoshopping and show us the real beauty at any size.

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MadeleineReber
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea but these are still all obviously photoshopped. Not one blemish, wrinkle or ounce of cellulite. Skin is way too smooth and even in all of them.

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DeborahBenson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The women posing are all beautiful; from the younger ones to the older ladies, everyone is gorgeous in my eyes.

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EmmaTanglevine
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i loved that there were such a variety of brave BEAUTIFUL women!

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MonayJames
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You say you're challenging beauty standards but photoshopped each and every one of them. Where are the stretch marks, moles, beauty marks, birth marks, scars? If you want to challenge the beauty standards you have to challenge all of them, not just size.

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DeniseDonardt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

did not see a pear shaped woman on here but they are all beautiful.

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DobrescuRazvan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Photoshop ? neaaah that's just a huge flat field of lavender:))

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SteveSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some nice shaped women, and then some unhealthy morbidly obese ones.

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BobbieGodleman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very positive idea - but I feel that this selection of women isn't greatly representative of the 'average' women. There are large and slim women but no (maybe bar one) with typical everyday women body shape.

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Li
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree. There's a glaring gap in here of women in between slender and obese. It would have been a stronger pictorial essay to have had more women of a medium frame to support the idea of "average' being beautiful. I think as it is, it's making a different statement, which could work harder with the inclusion of more mid-sized average women.

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JeanetteEricson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's funny, how every effort to show women of different shape and size gets critizised? So what If it's a bit photoshoped? The photos are beauriful and The women in them are beautiful. Maybe they don't have any flauss?

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KellyVarner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I enjoyed the project, I would have loved to see even more diversity. While diverse body size and race were represented, this leaves out all the lovely women who are different by other means. Every body is a good body.

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Elena-CristianaAlexe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a hater, but every time someone shows "normal women" or "natural women", there are only photos of fat women with a (very) nice face. I'd say that it will be more "normal" to present ugly faces also. For example, i have a nice and fit body, but a horrible face, and i just look at this kind of photos thinking: ok, so a 200 kg woman is considered to be more beautiful than me... It seems most of the people are more comfortable with fat bodies than ugly faces

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DesiraeCoty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg Gorgeous! Maybe different colored flowers to accent skin colors. Make some of the women stand out a bit more. But gorgeous!

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ThomasNorris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I fall into the category of liking the slim white women; although I a free it took a lot of intestinal fortitude to do this; kudos to all

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AlanAurmont
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dayum, I wish my shape were photographed beautifully like that.

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PatPlastererRuhl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they all looked rather sexy, exept for one who was looking at the camera with a defiant look on her face. Since true love doesn't see physical things, every one of these ladies is wonderful! I applaud their strength! Well done!!

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BarbaraStöhr
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice project. But really BAD photoshopping! They all looked very strange with way to hard shadows!

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SilviaDoAmaral
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the pictures are beautiful, but it bothers me that no one of the fat girls the artist chose have stretch marks, or any spot of dark skin (which is normal in fat girls because of the friction and etc). It's still an unrealistic beauty standard for me. :(

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JessikaHodson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally women of all shapes and sizes and not just one slim or skinny thrown in to shut us up. Fat, slim, skinny, curvy.

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tarekawd
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not brave nor the art of photographing naked women Beauty of a woman in her modesty And art to show the beauty that we do not see eyes

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LeAnnMurphy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the intent. The bad Photoshop job bothers me and ruins it.

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DanielaEmanuelaZajacová
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if you are healthy, you' re pretty anyway. But if you're obese or anorectic, that's an illness, a disorder. I'm sorry, but I'm not into supporting obesity and saying: well girls, this is right, this is pretty, because it isn't. Every shape of woman's body is beautiful, untill it's in the normal, healthy form. So yes, every woman is beautiful, but if she's unhealthy, she doesn't look good. I wish our purpose was make inspiring photoshoots of natural healthy good looking women. I know, that some woman can't have normal ibm because of illness or disorder and I get it. They' re charming and beautiful in another way. But I wish, all the sane women saved the normal, healthy figure. Just said

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RonLow
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would seem to show these women at their loveliest. But to me it still makes plain that some people are more lovely than others. Hooray for everything, but like it or not - hot is hot.

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MikaelaErskog
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But how is this a challenge if they are all super airbrushed?

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JewelsVern
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

?? The only point I see is that almost any woman will take her clothes off for someone with a camera.

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CharlieGP
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh look, let's continue to promote the unhealthy lifestyle of being obese by calling it "beautiful." There's nothing beautiful about poor life choices and over-consumption of resources to meet one's ridiculous needs. Quit promoting this nonsense and point out the health issues associated with being over weight, promote healthy living, healthy eating, exercise and moderation. Enough with this s**t.

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CandyNoel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think you have to be stick thin but obesity is soo dangerous to ones health and the fact that it is basically promoted in todays society is disgusting...

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CandyNoel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think you need to be stick thin but being obese is terrible for your health and the fact that it is soo highly promoted in todays society is disgusting!!

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ComeOnSon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made my day! Better than the sports illustrated swim suit edition ;)

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ComeOnSon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made my day :) Better than sports illustrated swim suit edition

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JimPayne
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of those women need a whole forest to cover them.

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DianaCovell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would NEVER do something like this. I have a hard time just putting on my bathing suit and will not be wearing my birthday suit where anyone can see it.

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RachelMcKinnies
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Real American Beauties have stretch marks and cellulite. Wonderful concept but the airbrushing takes away from the photographers goal to show women as they really are.

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aQMohra
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet thay have all been photoshopped. Kind of defeats the purpose of the whole excercise

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DebbieHairgrove
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it shows how women in our country are overweight. If you would ask them if they were happy with their bodies......I would say over 90% would say no! It's all about their choices and lifestyle!

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KrishNeho
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of ironic that these photos are obviously shopped in some way. Natural beauty, huh.

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SethCoakley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It does matter, though. We shouldnt make being morbidly obese glamorous or beautiful. Its ridiculous. Its not beautiful, its not attractive, its not natural. So dont claim it to be. Lose weight and be healthy. Dont try and force others into thinking thats what beautiful should look like. You dont like being forced to think women should look like toothpicks so why should we keep being force fed the exact opposite? Stop with excuses for a change.

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AndreasJansen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well..To say people should be happy with and not afraid to show their bodies is one thing, but to feature obese people.. They are not healthy. Same can be said about the skinny anorexia models. But hey, what do I know. "Hot" > healthy, right?

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KirstenCriswell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these are beautiful. But they dont look real. These women are so photoshopped, I dont see their real beauty. And thats what id love to see.

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ConanEllistson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i would bang any one of these woman why are people so picky you can find beauty in all of them

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SteveSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some healthy women, and some unhealthy morbidly obese women.

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HannahKobayashi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahem diversity ❤️ Each person is beautiful in their own unquie way

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DaveJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pseudo-intellectual feel good drivel. If everyone is beautiful, then beauty has no meaning. If this were a photo collection of people with dwarfism, would you be saying "Each person is tall in their own unique way"?

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Kane Alexander
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obesity is not attractive it ts unhealthy and causes death. Why is it betrayed as beauty here?

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JenJenR
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish she'd included at least one person who was obviously disabled.

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Hanna
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does everything have to be so PC? I'm older, I have sags, wrinkles, bags, too many lbs... I really personally don't want to see them on myself, never mind broadcast them to the world. And these pictures were airbrushed too. If I was obese I sure wouldn't want to be naked to the world that's for sure.

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JoeJackson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I saw were numbers...like 12am, 2am, 3am and never again ! I am sure their all wonderful people ! But "Sexy" is not a word I would use for half of them. Being honest.

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DavidCohen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No we can objectify every woman in the world? Isn't that wonderful!

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PaulPittaro
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uggghhhhh, some of these look like beached whales. Ugly you can forgive, but a lot of these women are just plain fat. If they want to be considered beautiful, they should stop being lazy and join a gym.

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SILVANUSOKUMU
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this just goes to show, how we all discriminate, all the comments are directed at My Plus Size Sisters yet dem skinny gals ain't got a single comment

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SherrieLeavelle
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As woman in her later years this makes me a bit uneasy but I applaud their ability not to hide what God may have given them. They expose nothing and look very brave.

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powderbunny
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the only negative comment I have ever posted, but these photos are totally edited! You are increasing the misogyny toward women.

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BridgetKelly
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the women are beautiful but the real question is, how many were actually photo-shopped? Many of us have strength marks..

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JewelsVern
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, I totally missed the challenge to American beauty standards. The standard I see here is that there are endless waves of women who will pose naked, and they all have perfect complections, even the fatties. Every woman I meet is sour, suspicious, has winers in her crows feet, and I really don't want to see her naked.

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aQMohra
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women are the only ones who get to challenge beauty standards. Men are supposed to accept today's women any which way they come, or else we're body-shaming bigots and haters. And yet women indulge in body-shaming, bigotry, and judgement so offhandedly that no one even seems to notice, including them. If you look on Match.com, the height minimum for men is locked-in at 6,' the minimum salary requirement is usually around $50K, and they expect an undergraduate degree...and many are now requiring men to have tattoos as well. Then there's that race thing. On Facebook women come off like they're bleeding heart liberals out of the Obama Administration. They love EVERYONE! All lives matter! But when it comes to dating, suddenly, they're the Daughters of the KKK. If you're a male with darker skin, you've probably seen it on a dating site. It goes "Not prejudiced, just a preference." So to summarize: In America, 2015, women get to have standards -- and high ones at that -- while men are ex

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MonicaRico
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a lot of women on Match.com who don't have those standards about height, salary, education level, and race. you seem to have had a bad experience with online dating, and that's unfortunate, but it's shoddy reasoning to conclude that therefore men are somehow the new oppressed class.

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DebbieHairgrove
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it shows how women in our country are overweight. I think if you were to ask them if they were happy with their bodies. Over 90% would say no! It's all about choices and lifestyle!

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CassandraMetter-Hoffmann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that 90% you speak of, applies to most women in general, not just your version of "overweight".... I've got skinny/fit friends that have just as many body issues as my thick/curvy/heavy set friends. Body dis-morphic disorder is a real thing.

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DaveJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of flower petals, why don't they pose on a bed of candy wrappers and soda cans? After all, isn't the point to challenge traditional notions of beauty?

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KristinRobinson
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8 years ago

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We shouldn't be telling these obese women that they're beautiful. They should be told they're unhealthy, fat, and need to do something about it. Just because people want to stuff their faces with junk food and be lazy doesn't mean we need to change what's considered beautiful. They need to change, not us. This is gross!

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Obesity isn't healthy. Neither is being severely underweight. Society is full of followers trying to be way too PC these days.... it's not sexy at all.... also, if this pictorial is to embrace all that omen are why do they all have flawless skin?

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Obesitiy is not sexy/nice/beautiful nor acceptable. Obesity is wrong and not cool at all. Now repeat it several times till you realize it properly.

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AmélieBougie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obesity is not a crime, obesity is not ugly because you decide it, obesity is not a conclusive evidence of being unhealthy. Obese people are just human beings who got the right to love themselves and feel happy. Now repeat it several times till you realize that your opinion is not an undeniable truth and that your hate against obesity reveals your lack of self-confidence.

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Being obese isn't beautiful, being a woman is beautiful. We need to teach our children that being healthy is beautiful, being fit is beautiful. Yes I agree that we are all born different shapes and sizes and that is the beauty of the world but obesity is far from being beautiful.

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Why do american people think that being fat is socially acceptable? They should not embrace this condition and be proud of it. And no, the fat won't be beautiful ever. Pop culture these days, make us believe that it's OK to be fat. It's ridiculous. There is only one exception: when you're fat because you have somekind of disorder.

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what's to celebrate about the woman in this group that range from fat to morbidly obese. There is nothing beautiful about weight related disease and I don't understand why anyone would want to promote obesity.

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SéverineBoucherPersico
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with that !!! I even would say that if it shows women with morbid obesity, then why doesn't he show women with any other handicap (like one leg missing or Down syndrom or anything else ??!).

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I nearly threw up after I went through these. How can you find fat beautiful? It's a distortion and disgrace to the human body. It's not natural in order to be beautiful.

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DianaCrunChewyWatson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really liked this, it was lovely. And these women are incredibly brave. I'm not sure I have the ovaries to do a project like this.

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ChipShilpa
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how you said "ovaries" as opposed to the conventional "balls" :D

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RissaBurge
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful but I wish that they show the cellulite and stretch marks too.

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ShannonRogers
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the point of this was to show women naturally, however it still appears as if all their stretch marks and scars have been airbrushed away.

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MorganWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a fat woman, I know these are Photoshopped because there are no stretch marks or bra grooves.

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PaigeHolliman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have liked this a lot more if the models hadn't had "mannequin skin", nary a freckle or flaw. Celebrating the body includes the SKIN WE'RE IN.

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Elena-CristianaAlexe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a hater, but every time someone shows "normal women" or "natural women", there are only photos of fat women with a (very) nice face. I'd say that it will be more "normal" to present ugly faces also. For example, i have a nice and fit body, but a horrible face, and i just look at this kind of photos thinking: ok, so a 200 kg woman is considered to be more beautiful than me. It just seems that most of the people are more comfortable seeing fat bodies than ugly faces.

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Cell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry you consider yourself "ugly." You're right on point with your comment, though. I will say that well- groomed ends up trumping that fickle "beauty" in the end...

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MariahCleveland
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None of these photos show body hair of any kind. The media always portrays the female body as hairless and shiny as a newborn baby, which is totally unrealistic.

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MikaelBlomman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stand up and be proud. The way the " new society " wants the perfect body and shape and everything have gone overboard deluxé. Back in the 90s / and earlier i cant remember people being so obsessed with their look like it is today with the way of social media and "the ideal body" its crazy. So props to them for standing up and dont feel ashamed cause its all natural! Today you barely can order a coffe with a friend in town without dressing up with the latest fashion clothes and make up like you would enter a hollywood fashion show. ( no im not bitter or upset just my opinion and i hope people out there will be happy just because you are you no matter shape or size. )

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AuroreChHen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really beautiful project but the photographs look like weird, not natural...

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LindseyMorris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like they are not actually laying on a bed of real flowers, right?? Nor have actual flowers on their bodies?

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MarianneA.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe some of you bored pandas need glasses because i see stretchmarks on several of these beautiful women, but thats not even the point...geez

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blomgren182
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats what i said but some people are probably to stupid to understand the message, and they also need glasses cause i can see stretchmarks too on some of them

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Rose
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are stretch marks and cellulite. I see a scar on one of their bellies. Someone mentioned ugly faces not being here, but these women are all wearing makeup, so who knows? I think the lighting is what makes it look kind of unreal, but this was a remake with the theme of American Beauty. That scene didn't look too natural, either. It does appear there is a little bit of Photoshopping, but it is a beautiful photoset and I think the photographer kept most of their "flaws" in the photos! As a side note, I don't think these ladies are brave. I think they are confident and there shouldn't be anything to be brave about. I think that they don't need others' opinions to make themselves feel acceptable or beautiful. Just my two (or twenty) cents~

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DamianoLanzoni
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And in other news: male beauty standars are perfectly fine the way they are.

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MikeCanant
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept. All of these women are beautiful, each in their own way. Makes me want to go get my leaf blower though!

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JD“ROCKET”Southworth
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure what your personal opinion is for beauty standards. From what you posted I think it's safe to assume what your trying to say is that, big girls should have smooth skin and be able to pose like the thin 20 somethings you photographed . Also this has been done many times all over the world. As a professional photographer (www.BetterThanBoudoir.com ) who photographs women for a living, I would suggest better poses and camera angles. I agree that beauty comes in many shapes, sizes and color and I photo shop everything I sell and post. Why you ask? Simple, my clients want to look like they stepped out of a magazine which we all know are 99.9% all photo shopped images. Flip side, if I was doing this challenge I would shoot the images to the best of my ability, using creative lighting, poses and angles to create a raw image, un-edited that would be flattering to the body type. Not lay out a large woman on her back! In my opinion this challenge is a major fail, sorry.

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BradBowman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a professional photographer of 15 years. It really bothers me when people cry PHOTOSHOP! for any image that you can't see stretch marks or bra marks. Any decent photographer worth their salt knows how to light an image properly to highlight a persons perfections and hide their imperfections. And you should not call yourself even an amateur photographer if you don't have the common sense to tell your model to wear loose fitting clothes before a shoot like this to avoid marks from bra straps/pants/socks or whatever else. Now i'm not saying photoshop isn't a great tool, and is used frequently and abused by some, but don't think we stand there unprepared and just say "Oh we can photoshop that out later" That's just plain wrong.

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BeverlyPatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all have opinions, and are entitled to them. I won't say any of you are wrong. But, to those of you commenting on how overweight or obese some of the women are...I think you're missing the point of the whole photo shoot. The whole point was to bring awareness to the unrealistic standards of beauty in America and around the world. These standards cause women (starting as girls, nowadays) to feel inferior, not good enough, not thin enough, etc...And leads to things like body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, etc. While some women are perfectly happy being the size they are; fat, thin, or somewhere in between, there are others who aren't. Either they're too thin and can't gain weight, too fat but have health problems (like PCOS) that make it difficult to lose weight, or they turn to food to mask emotional problems...other women may look perfectly fine to everyone else - may be that "perfect 10"...but I guarantee there's something she hates about her body.

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RaynaKunzman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have liked this a lot more if these women were actually male hexagons

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RaynaKunzman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "title" promised ALL shapes. All I see are human shapes. Where the rhombus at?!!!!!!!!!?

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JanetTammero
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good shots glad to see a opening of eyes/minds...now if we deeper into their eyes their true beauty would show from the soul :)

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MarianneA.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously people, not everyone who is overweight (by industry standards) have stretch marks. Besides dont you realize the "skinny" women you see in magazines are airbrushed? Either way they all look beautiful in my opinion.

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MatheusLopes
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wont that make it a moot point then? "lets send a powerful message! screw beauty standards!" and then proceeds to either find the smoothest skinned woman or end up applying makeup or removing their flaws digitally, meh...

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Bette House Tetreault
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG people..........stop the arguing!!!!! Stop the shaming!!!!! We have a President who is destroying this country and he fat shames women.........do you want to be like him? Let's start loving each other for our differences and get the Orange man out of White House.

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Hutla
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was hoping to see a woman with some more muscles as well :( That is my only critizism towards this article (also the airbrushing is one thing...)

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Jared Barrett
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, why are there no anorexic women on here since there are heavily obese woman.

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Alice McCullough
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not one single one of them have a blemish or a scar on them and not even a single wisp of body hair.

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Anthony Trandicosta
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Says, "all shapes," but doesn't include any muscular women. Or am I the only one who noticed that?

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Stacey Bailey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see comments about stretch marks etc... How about BRAVO.. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL..

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Robert Battersby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody know if these models do any other work? I'm interested in seeing more from the model in the second photo, personally. :)

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Robert Battersby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any idea if these models do any other work? I'm interested in seeing more from the second model, personally. :)

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Lucien Michaelis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the point is body positivity and showcasing different body types, why excessively photoshop the images? It defeats the purpose.

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Brig McLean
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad that we have to celebrate obesity, but only one of those women was over a certain age. Obesity is something we can do something about, both as individuals and as cultures, but age is something that comes to all of us! So forgive my cynicism, show heavily airbrushed overweight and underweight bodies all you like, heaven forbid you actually show 'old' bodies! :(

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KajetanŁukomski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was so set on challenging the beauty stereotypes, why did he Photoshop the hell out of their skin? Photoshopping and airbrushing are a huge part of what;s wrong with how people perceive themselves and others.

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KajetanŁukomski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was so set on challenging the beauty stereotypes, why did he photoshop their skins to death? Photoshop is a huge part of what's wrong with how people perceive themselves and each other.

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PatsyHanan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful and presented well. Bravo to the models and artist. How do I get in on a spread like this?

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SuzanneStaufferLambert
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe -- we stop judging women based on their appearance and stop teaching girls that their appearance is their most important attribute.

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red
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How 'but we move away from equating appearance with value altogether?! So women can be objectified no matter what they look like, hooray!

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MaeBarkley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you spot the man? There's one! Great article, as a model I think this is fantastic spread.

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MartaHorvatski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved the pics. But I think the phtpgrapher is trying to trick us - pick no.13 (the one before last) is a picture of a man. And before you start trashing me, just have another good look.

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Jude
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the point the photographer is making but what I don't get is the obsession people have about their bodies nowadays. Granted people have always be concerned about how they looked but physical appearances seem to be the focus more than what the person inside is like. I've known 'not-so-attractive' people who honestly became much more beautiful as I got to know them and love them. And I've also seen physically attractive people appear unattractive and even ugly due to their actions and attitudes. But I do understand that it's not possible to capture someone's personality in photos. Only words can do that. Sadly, we seem to be a society that prefers pictures to words.

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AnnieLaurieBurke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beauty indeed comes in all sizes and colors. These photos are awesome!

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MalcolmTimns
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

REAL WOMEN AT LAST IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES THEY ALL LOOK GORGEOUS

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karenza
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think they are beautiful and yes, as diana watson points out, brave.

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OxanaSmirnova
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...смотрим фото с сыном,ему 13,спрашивает-ты бы так хотела?-отвечаю-да,35 лет тому назад...

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BeverlyPatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Society's ideals are too difficult for ANY of us to live up to. No one should have to try to live up to a Barbie doll, cookie cutter image set forth by a magazine and enforced by the greater public. It'd just be a better world if we could all just allow each other to live our own paths, look how we want, and focus on what's inside-because that's what REALLY matters. Sorry for the length. I'm passionate about this, as you can see. ;)

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AlexandraBonneau
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Liked it and understand the global project. But I would have liked much more diversity. They all have a perfect skin and no hair...

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AlexandraBonneau
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like it, I can understand the global project but I would have liked much more diversity. They all have perfect skin and no hair.

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SherriRudd
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a larger women, I have no stretch marks or cellulite. Only bigger bones & fat.

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willietucker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like women, ain't no shame in my game. If you have a good attitude and good conversation, we can mix and mingle!

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MikeCanant
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept and superb photography. Each of the ladies are beautiful and unique. Makes me want to go get my leaf blower!

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JanetTammero
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good shoot glad to see a opening of the eyes/minds ....now if we could really look into their souls we would could see their real beauty :)

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AndrewKeim
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These were artful, flattering towards the women depicted, and pretty amazing actually.

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DidiHoneybAndeloe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very nice. Beautiful women. What defines beauty? What defines us

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VijayMomaiya
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Folks,just read the purpose for which this was done,do not inventory other people.

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MalcolmTimns
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats what is needed real women who make up the majority, they are all beutiful

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ValerieWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist did a magnificent job of making women of all shapes and sizes gorgeous. Voodoo-shopped or not I'd let the photographer take pictures of me. I'm not photogenic at all.

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ValerieWagner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist did a magnificent job of making women of all shapes and sizes look gorgeous. Voodoo-shop or not I'd let the photographer take pictures of me.

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DarlaBerry
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos, but they might have included women with physical defects, scars, moles or birthmarks.

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PekkaHonkanen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waude! Tosi hyvän näköisiä otoksia ja hyvän näköisiä malleja! :) Voisin vaikka Rakastua! :)))

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MónicaElisabethSacco
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brave models, brave photographer! And the stretching marks are there: just look closely to the photos and you'll find'em. It's just the work of a great photographer, not to show your little deffects.

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Boris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one person can define what "beauty" is. It's completely subjective. Personally, I don't find fat women beautiful. And I have every right not to: MY definition of beauty is mine, and mine alone. How dare YOU tell ME what I should find beautiful!

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Christine Hance Moretti
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry that you are so shallow! Hopefully you never gain an ounce or worse yet have some sort of accident or problem that takes away your "perfection". And you better hope you never lose your hair! Funny how you could be such a shallow person since you have no idea what you may encounter that will change your appearance! You are extremely ignorant!!

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DebbRooken-Smith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a few that seem to me to be almost the epitome of American beauty standards.

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LilianaHernandez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Check out this similar project I'm working on <3 http://www.baby.co.uk/mum_stories/21072015-photos-reveal-i-didnt-know-women-could-look-like-this/

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LilianaHernandez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Super Awesome! Check out this similar project <3 http://www.baby.co.uk/mum_stories/21072015-photos-reveal-i-didnt-know-women-could-look-like-this/

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ShawnSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus, I think the second to the last woman is a drag queen.

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SandraNickel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love seeing bodies similar to my own presented so beautifully. :)

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fantasycreature
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all gorgeous, but Im pretty sure one of them is a guy, anyone? (the one before the last picture )

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Imperfekt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The point of it all is as the Title says. "Women of all Shapes". So debating about photo-shopping, stretch marks, bra grooves, cellulite, I think, is a non issue. But they are indeed all gorgeous.

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RowanMigliassi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of challenging beauty standards is challenging the idea of femininity. Some women have masculine bodies, or even male bodies, and they are just as beautiful as women with large breasts and wide hips.

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AnnHerring
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the fact that they are now accepting (sort of) the fact we are all different shapes. When do they start to work on the fact that very very few woman have such beautiful skin? suppose it's a case of "baby steps"

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blomgren182
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like i said no matter size and shape they are all strong and individuals to show of their bodys, but its emberassing to read * they are Photoshoped ofc they are freaking Photoshoped almost every picture are, but 99% of the people comment on this post said where are the stretchmarks etc, you apparently need glasses cause the second picture of the dark woman shows stretchmarks on her stomach and upper legs etc, so what does that tell you, maybe they asked the certain individuals if they are okey with the stretchmarks or cellulites? And maybe she was the only woman who said im fine let them be! So stop cry about the stretchmarks or how much they are Photoshoped , the message is clear, be strong and proud no matte size and shape? Hard to understand the message or are some people just dumb ? Anyway great effort by the artist its good In a society in search of perfection

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RyanHettler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear what blomgren182 is saying, turn their beauty into a Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG). Stop Photoshopping and show us the real beauty at any size.

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MadeleineReber
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea but these are still all obviously photoshopped. Not one blemish, wrinkle or ounce of cellulite. Skin is way too smooth and even in all of them.

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DeborahBenson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The women posing are all beautiful; from the younger ones to the older ladies, everyone is gorgeous in my eyes.

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EmmaTanglevine
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i loved that there were such a variety of brave BEAUTIFUL women!

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MonayJames
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You say you're challenging beauty standards but photoshopped each and every one of them. Where are the stretch marks, moles, beauty marks, birth marks, scars? If you want to challenge the beauty standards you have to challenge all of them, not just size.

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DeniseDonardt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

did not see a pear shaped woman on here but they are all beautiful.

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DobrescuRazvan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Photoshop ? neaaah that's just a huge flat field of lavender:))

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SteveSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some nice shaped women, and then some unhealthy morbidly obese ones.

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BobbieGodleman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very positive idea - but I feel that this selection of women isn't greatly representative of the 'average' women. There are large and slim women but no (maybe bar one) with typical everyday women body shape.

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Li
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree. There's a glaring gap in here of women in between slender and obese. It would have been a stronger pictorial essay to have had more women of a medium frame to support the idea of "average' being beautiful. I think as it is, it's making a different statement, which could work harder with the inclusion of more mid-sized average women.

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JeanetteEricson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's funny, how every effort to show women of different shape and size gets critizised? So what If it's a bit photoshoped? The photos are beauriful and The women in them are beautiful. Maybe they don't have any flauss?

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KellyVarner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I enjoyed the project, I would have loved to see even more diversity. While diverse body size and race were represented, this leaves out all the lovely women who are different by other means. Every body is a good body.

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Elena-CristianaAlexe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a hater, but every time someone shows "normal women" or "natural women", there are only photos of fat women with a (very) nice face. I'd say that it will be more "normal" to present ugly faces also. For example, i have a nice and fit body, but a horrible face, and i just look at this kind of photos thinking: ok, so a 200 kg woman is considered to be more beautiful than me... It seems most of the people are more comfortable with fat bodies than ugly faces

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DesiraeCoty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg Gorgeous! Maybe different colored flowers to accent skin colors. Make some of the women stand out a bit more. But gorgeous!

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ThomasNorris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I fall into the category of liking the slim white women; although I a free it took a lot of intestinal fortitude to do this; kudos to all

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AlanAurmont
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dayum, I wish my shape were photographed beautifully like that.

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PatPlastererRuhl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they all looked rather sexy, exept for one who was looking at the camera with a defiant look on her face. Since true love doesn't see physical things, every one of these ladies is wonderful! I applaud their strength! Well done!!

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BarbaraStöhr
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice project. But really BAD photoshopping! They all looked very strange with way to hard shadows!

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SilviaDoAmaral
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the pictures are beautiful, but it bothers me that no one of the fat girls the artist chose have stretch marks, or any spot of dark skin (which is normal in fat girls because of the friction and etc). It's still an unrealistic beauty standard for me. :(

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JessikaHodson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally women of all shapes and sizes and not just one slim or skinny thrown in to shut us up. Fat, slim, skinny, curvy.

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tarekawd
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not brave nor the art of photographing naked women Beauty of a woman in her modesty And art to show the beauty that we do not see eyes

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LeAnnMurphy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the intent. The bad Photoshop job bothers me and ruins it.

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DanielaEmanuelaZajacová
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if you are healthy, you' re pretty anyway. But if you're obese or anorectic, that's an illness, a disorder. I'm sorry, but I'm not into supporting obesity and saying: well girls, this is right, this is pretty, because it isn't. Every shape of woman's body is beautiful, untill it's in the normal, healthy form. So yes, every woman is beautiful, but if she's unhealthy, she doesn't look good. I wish our purpose was make inspiring photoshoots of natural healthy good looking women. I know, that some woman can't have normal ibm because of illness or disorder and I get it. They' re charming and beautiful in another way. But I wish, all the sane women saved the normal, healthy figure. Just said

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RonLow
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would seem to show these women at their loveliest. But to me it still makes plain that some people are more lovely than others. Hooray for everything, but like it or not - hot is hot.

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MikaelaErskog
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But how is this a challenge if they are all super airbrushed?

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JewelsVern
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

?? The only point I see is that almost any woman will take her clothes off for someone with a camera.

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CharlieGP
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh look, let's continue to promote the unhealthy lifestyle of being obese by calling it "beautiful." There's nothing beautiful about poor life choices and over-consumption of resources to meet one's ridiculous needs. Quit promoting this nonsense and point out the health issues associated with being over weight, promote healthy living, healthy eating, exercise and moderation. Enough with this s**t.

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CandyNoel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think you have to be stick thin but obesity is soo dangerous to ones health and the fact that it is basically promoted in todays society is disgusting...

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CandyNoel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think you need to be stick thin but being obese is terrible for your health and the fact that it is soo highly promoted in todays society is disgusting!!

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ComeOnSon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made my day! Better than the sports illustrated swim suit edition ;)

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ComeOnSon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made my day :) Better than sports illustrated swim suit edition

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JimPayne
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of those women need a whole forest to cover them.

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DianaCovell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would NEVER do something like this. I have a hard time just putting on my bathing suit and will not be wearing my birthday suit where anyone can see it.

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RachelMcKinnies
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Real American Beauties have stretch marks and cellulite. Wonderful concept but the airbrushing takes away from the photographers goal to show women as they really are.

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aQMohra
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet thay have all been photoshopped. Kind of defeats the purpose of the whole excercise

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DebbieHairgrove
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it shows how women in our country are overweight. If you would ask them if they were happy with their bodies......I would say over 90% would say no! It's all about their choices and lifestyle!

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KrishNeho
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of ironic that these photos are obviously shopped in some way. Natural beauty, huh.

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SethCoakley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It does matter, though. We shouldnt make being morbidly obese glamorous or beautiful. Its ridiculous. Its not beautiful, its not attractive, its not natural. So dont claim it to be. Lose weight and be healthy. Dont try and force others into thinking thats what beautiful should look like. You dont like being forced to think women should look like toothpicks so why should we keep being force fed the exact opposite? Stop with excuses for a change.

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AndreasJansen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well..To say people should be happy with and not afraid to show their bodies is one thing, but to feature obese people.. They are not healthy. Same can be said about the skinny anorexia models. But hey, what do I know. "Hot" > healthy, right?

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KirstenCriswell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these are beautiful. But they dont look real. These women are so photoshopped, I dont see their real beauty. And thats what id love to see.

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ConanEllistson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i would bang any one of these woman why are people so picky you can find beauty in all of them

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SteveSmith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some healthy women, and some unhealthy morbidly obese women.

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HannahKobayashi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahem diversity ❤️ Each person is beautiful in their own unquie way

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DaveJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pseudo-intellectual feel good drivel. If everyone is beautiful, then beauty has no meaning. If this were a photo collection of people with dwarfism, would you be saying "Each person is tall in their own unique way"?

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Kane Alexander
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obesity is not attractive it ts unhealthy and causes death. Why is it betrayed as beauty here?

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JenJenR
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish she'd included at least one person who was obviously disabled.

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Hanna
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does everything have to be so PC? I'm older, I have sags, wrinkles, bags, too many lbs... I really personally don't want to see them on myself, never mind broadcast them to the world. And these pictures were airbrushed too. If I was obese I sure wouldn't want to be naked to the world that's for sure.

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JoeJackson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I saw were numbers...like 12am, 2am, 3am and never again ! I am sure their all wonderful people ! But "Sexy" is not a word I would use for half of them. Being honest.

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DavidCohen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No we can objectify every woman in the world? Isn't that wonderful!

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PaulPittaro
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uggghhhhh, some of these look like beached whales. Ugly you can forgive, but a lot of these women are just plain fat. If they want to be considered beautiful, they should stop being lazy and join a gym.

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SILVANUSOKUMU
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this just goes to show, how we all discriminate, all the comments are directed at My Plus Size Sisters yet dem skinny gals ain't got a single comment

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SherrieLeavelle
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As woman in her later years this makes me a bit uneasy but I applaud their ability not to hide what God may have given them. They expose nothing and look very brave.

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powderbunny
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the only negative comment I have ever posted, but these photos are totally edited! You are increasing the misogyny toward women.

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BridgetKelly
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the women are beautiful but the real question is, how many were actually photo-shopped? Many of us have strength marks..

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JewelsVern
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, I totally missed the challenge to American beauty standards. The standard I see here is that there are endless waves of women who will pose naked, and they all have perfect complections, even the fatties. Every woman I meet is sour, suspicious, has winers in her crows feet, and I really don't want to see her naked.

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aQMohra
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women are the only ones who get to challenge beauty standards. Men are supposed to accept today's women any which way they come, or else we're body-shaming bigots and haters. And yet women indulge in body-shaming, bigotry, and judgement so offhandedly that no one even seems to notice, including them. If you look on Match.com, the height minimum for men is locked-in at 6,' the minimum salary requirement is usually around $50K, and they expect an undergraduate degree...and many are now requiring men to have tattoos as well. Then there's that race thing. On Facebook women come off like they're bleeding heart liberals out of the Obama Administration. They love EVERYONE! All lives matter! But when it comes to dating, suddenly, they're the Daughters of the KKK. If you're a male with darker skin, you've probably seen it on a dating site. It goes "Not prejudiced, just a preference." So to summarize: In America, 2015, women get to have standards -- and high ones at that -- while men are ex

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MonicaRico
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a lot of women on Match.com who don't have those standards about height, salary, education level, and race. you seem to have had a bad experience with online dating, and that's unfortunate, but it's shoddy reasoning to conclude that therefore men are somehow the new oppressed class.

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DebbieHairgrove
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it shows how women in our country are overweight. I think if you were to ask them if they were happy with their bodies. Over 90% would say no! It's all about choices and lifestyle!

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CassandraMetter-Hoffmann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that 90% you speak of, applies to most women in general, not just your version of "overweight".... I've got skinny/fit friends that have just as many body issues as my thick/curvy/heavy set friends. Body dis-morphic disorder is a real thing.

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DaveJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of flower petals, why don't they pose on a bed of candy wrappers and soda cans? After all, isn't the point to challenge traditional notions of beauty?

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KristinRobinson
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8 years ago

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We shouldn't be telling these obese women that they're beautiful. They should be told they're unhealthy, fat, and need to do something about it. Just because people want to stuff their faces with junk food and be lazy doesn't mean we need to change what's considered beautiful. They need to change, not us. This is gross!

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CJWeaver
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8 years ago

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Obesity isn't healthy. Neither is being severely underweight. Society is full of followers trying to be way too PC these days.... it's not sexy at all.... also, if this pictorial is to embrace all that omen are why do they all have flawless skin?

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TheSeeker
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8 years ago

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Obesitiy is not sexy/nice/beautiful nor acceptable. Obesity is wrong and not cool at all. Now repeat it several times till you realize it properly.

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AmélieBougie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obesity is not a crime, obesity is not ugly because you decide it, obesity is not a conclusive evidence of being unhealthy. Obese people are just human beings who got the right to love themselves and feel happy. Now repeat it several times till you realize that your opinion is not an undeniable truth and that your hate against obesity reveals your lack of self-confidence.

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VictoriaBeagrie
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Being obese isn't beautiful, being a woman is beautiful. We need to teach our children that being healthy is beautiful, being fit is beautiful. Yes I agree that we are all born different shapes and sizes and that is the beauty of the world but obesity is far from being beautiful.

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MarianVanghelie
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8 years ago

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Why do american people think that being fat is socially acceptable? They should not embrace this condition and be proud of it. And no, the fat won't be beautiful ever. Pop culture these days, make us believe that it's OK to be fat. It's ridiculous. There is only one exception: when you're fat because you have somekind of disorder.

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NadiaDutton
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8 years ago

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what's to celebrate about the woman in this group that range from fat to morbidly obese. There is nothing beautiful about weight related disease and I don't understand why anyone would want to promote obesity.

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SéverineBoucherPersico
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with that !!! I even would say that if it shows women with morbid obesity, then why doesn't he show women with any other handicap (like one leg missing or Down syndrom or anything else ??!).

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RayaPetrova
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I nearly threw up after I went through these. How can you find fat beautiful? It's a distortion and disgrace to the human body. It's not natural in order to be beautiful.

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